Anti-TNFs and Infection risks - new report in JAMA

Ides

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Posted 11/9/2011 4:52 AM (GMT 0)

A large study was done to determine if people on anti-TNF meds like Remicade and Humira were at greater risk of acquiring infections than the general population. The good news is that they are not. Link to the report: Initiation of Tumor Necrosis Factor-α Antagonists and the Risk of Hospitalization for Infection in Patients With Autoimmune Diseases

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Posted 11/9/2011 7:04 PM (GMT 0)

At last some positive news :)

MoobyDoo

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Posted 11/9/2011 8:53 PM (GMT 0)

OMG. I was so afraid to read this, but glad I did. Thank you for posting something positive!