to confirm the findings of uncontrolled trials that methylprednisolone pulse therapy ( mppt ) is a safe treatment for active rheumatoid disease , a double-blind trial was conducted in which 20 patients with active rheumatoid disease were randomly allocated to receive an infusion of either 1 g methylprednisolone or placebo .
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rheumatoid disease
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methylprednisolone