UK study 336 GCA pts shows after 12 mos of tocilizumab, TCZ stopped (w mean pred 2mg/d) & GCA flares at 6, 12 & 24 mos was 21%, 35% & 49% respectively; requiring prednisolone dose increase to 20 (10-40) mg/day (34% were major relapses) https://t.co/EZ78ciNK0R https://t.co/R1qFsvnhoF
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Relapse after cessation of weekly tocilizumab for giant cell arteritis: a multi…
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27-11-2023