Publications by authors named "Ahmed M Dewedar"
Int J Rheum Dis
June 2012
Article Synopsis
- * Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that can cause joint damage, functional decline, and increased mortality, with biological drugs helping to mitigate these effects but possibly causing serious immune-related side effects. !
- * The study aimed to evaluate the adverse effects of three TNF inhibitors (infliximab, adalimumab, etanercept) in RA patients over 5 years in southwest Saudi Arabia, comparing them with a control group receiving traditional treatments. !
- * Findings showed mild adverse effects were minimal and similar across treatment groups, while severe effects like pneumonia and solid tumors were also not significantly different, indicating safety in using TNF inhibitors compared to
