Etanercept no better than prednisone for COPD exacerbations

Results from a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial suggest that the tumor necrosis factor α antagonist etanercept is no more effective than standard therapy with prednisone for the treatment of acute exacerbations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news