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Mediterr J Rheumatol 2018;29(3):170-2
Canakinumab for refractory RA: a case report
Authors Information

1. Department of Rheumatology, University Hospital of Linköping, Linköping, Sweden

2. Private Practice Rheumatologist, Athens, Greece

3. Rheumatology Outpatient Department, Henry Dunant Hospital Centre, Athens, Greece

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