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Glucocorticoid therapy in rheumatoid arthritis: intra-articular injections versus systemic administration

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boxed-textFurtado RNV et al. (2005) Polyarticular corticosteroid injection versus systemic administration in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis patients: a randomized controlled study. J Rheumatol 32: 1691–1698

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