Arthritis and rheumatism
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Arthritis and rheumatism · Aug 2002
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialEffects of video information on preoperative anxiety level and tolerability of joint lavage in knee osteoarthritis.
To investigate the impact of video information on preoperative anxiety of patients scheduled to undergo joint lavage for knee osteoarthritis, and tolerability of the lavage. ⋯ This prospective, controlled, randomized study confirms the usefulness of video information prior to an invasive rheumatology procedure.
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Arthritis and rheumatism · Aug 2002
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Clinical TrialEfficacy of tacrolimus in rheumatoid arthritis patients who have been treated unsuccessfully with methotrexate: a six-month, double-blind, randomized, dose-ranging study.
To assess the efficacy, safety, and optimal dose of tacrolimus monotherapy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). ⋯ Tacrolimus improved disease activity in methotrexate-resistant or -intolerant patients with RA. A dose response was observed when efficacy and toxicity were assessed at different doses. The optimal dose of tacrolimus appears to be >1 mg but < or=3 mg daily.