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A 2-year comparative open label randomized study of efficacy and safety of etanercept and infliximab in patients with ankylosing spondylitis
Rheumatology International, 10/27/09

Giardina AR et al. – The efficacy and safety of both etanercept and infliximab in patients with ankylosing spondylitis were compared in a 2–year open label randomised study. The results are consistent with a significant more rapid clinical improvement in the infliximab treated group. Treatment with both etanercept and infliximab at the end of the study was effective, safe, and well tolerated.

Evaluation of inflammation and oxidative stress in ankylosing spondylitis: a role for macrophage migration inhibitory factor
Modern Rheumatology, 10/05/09 Relevance Score: 69%

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate, CRP level, and serum amyloid a protein for patient selection and monitoring of anti-tumor necrosis factor treatment in ankylosing spondylitis
Arthritis Care and Research, 11/02/09 Relevance Score: 68%

Uncommon case of ankylosing spondylitis associated with spontaneous occurring hypoparathyroidism
Rheumatology International, 11/11/09 Relevance Score: 67%

Concomitant cervical and thoracic spinal fractures in ankylosing spondylitis: A case report and review of literature
Injury Extra, 11/05/09 Relevance Score: 67%

Recent studies on the genetic basis of ankylosing spondylitis
Current Rheumatology Reports, 10/09/09 Relevance Score: 67%