Publications by authors named "Hou-Li Liao"
Int J Rheum Dis
January 2024
Article Synopsis
- This study aimed to compare the effectiveness and safety of adalimumab (ADA) with a herbal remedy called Tripterygium wilfordii (TwHF) against ADA combined with methotrexate (MTX) for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who did not respond well to MTX.
- Conducted with 64 RA patients, the trial included a treatment group (ADA + TwHF) and a control group (ADA + MTX), monitoring outcomes over 24 weeks for low disease activity and remission rates.
- Results showed no significant differences in efficacy or safety between the two treatment options, indicating that TwHF could be a viable alternative for RA patients who cannot
