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Does Anti-Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha Increase Cardiovascular Burden?

Lara C. Pullen, PhD  |  January 14, 2014

The study is the first of its kind. “There is no previous study examining body composition and fat distribution in the android/gynoid regions (and also on the visceral/abdominal region) under TNFα blockers,” said Dr. Toussirot.


Dr. Pullen is a medical writer based in the Chicago area.

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  1. Toussirot E, Mourot L, Dehecq B, et al. TNFα blockade for inflammatory rheumatic diseases is associated with a significant gain in android fat mass and has varying effects on adipokines: A 2-year prospective study. Eur J Nutr. 2013 Oct 31. [Epub ahead of print]

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