Open AccessReduction of biologics in rheumatoid arthritis treatment
Author(s) -
Leticia Breda e Vasconcelos,
Taís Freire Galvão
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
revista dos trabalhos de iniciação científica da unicamp
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2596-1969
DOI - 10.20396/revpibic262018833
Subject(s) - rheumatoid arthritis , medicine , meta analysis , strictly standardized mean difference , intensive care medicine
This systematic review assesses the effectiveness and safety of reducing the dose of biological drugs in patients with rheumatoid arthritis at low disease activity, compared to standard dose treatment. Clinical outcomes data were collected and summarized in meta-analysis of standardized mean difference or relative risk. Most outcomes were non-significant.