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Mediterr J Rheumatol 2015; 26(2): 44-53
Clinical use of subcutaneous Abatacept in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
Authors Information
Rheumatology Unit, First Department of Propedeutic and Internal Medicine, Athens University Medical School
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