Thursday, March 24, 2011

Relevance of laboratory investigations in monitoring patients with psoriasis on etanercept or adalimumab.

Abstract

Background:  Guidelines concerning biological treatment of patients with psoriasis recommend different pre-treatment and monitoring laboratory panels in variable frequencies to monitor treatment.


Objectives:  To investigate the relevance of laboratory investigations in monitoring patients with psoriasis on etanercept or adalimumab.


Methods:  A prospective cohort study during 5 years was conducted in all consecutive patients with psoriasis on etanercept or adalimumab. All laboratory investigations performed for monitoring treatment were analysed. Laboratory abnormalities were graded according to the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events v4.03. Primary endpoint was the percentage of patients having a grade ...

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