Smoking May Interfere With RA Treatment

People with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who smoke are less likely to respond to treatment with two of the most commonly used medications — an older disease modifying antirheumatic drug called methotrexate and biologic drugs known as TNF blockers, according to a new study.

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Smoking May Interfere With RA Treatment

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