Intra-articular injections of corticosteroids slow the progression of erosions. 1. Prolonged treatment with high doses of corticosteroids can cause adrenal atrophy. 2. The antimalarial...

Intra-articular injections of corticosteroids slow the progression of erosions.

1. Prolonged treatment with high doses of corticosteroids can cause adrenal atrophy.

2. The antimalarial hydroxychloroquine is of little benefit in rheumatoid arthritis.

3. Rituximab depletes B-lymphocytes.