Study shows benefits, limits of therapy for rare inflammatory syndrome
Wednesday, October 26, 2011 - 19:30
in Health & Medicine
A study shows that the medication etanercept reduces the frequency and severity of symptoms of TNF receptor-associated periodic syndrome, a rare inherited condition characterized by recurrent fevers, abdominal pain and skin rashes. The study also points out the need for the development of additional therapies to more thoroughly ease symptoms and prevent long-term complications of the disease.