Can anti-TNF agents protect against rheumatoid arthritis-associated work disability?

摘要: The purpose of this perspective is to summarize recent literature on the effect anti-TNF agents work disability in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). current shows that prevalence disability, including cessation, sick leave and any other restriction status, among RA substantial. In studies a trend towards decline seen, which considered reflect improvements drug treatment over past decades. Overall, number limited, majority being observational or having nonrandomized design. randomized controlled trials, general positive early was seen. Depending way productivity valued, it found savings may compensate for high costs RA. future, more prospective agen...