Original Article

Abrupt Withdrawal of Adrenal Corticosteroids in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: The Clinical Observations of Twelve Cases

Authors: DANIEL HAMATY, M.D.

Abstract

The author demonstrates the feasibility of abrupt withdrawal of steroids without untoward effects of consequence in most cases. He implies too an abuse of corticosteroids in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

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