Dr. Francis X. Burch MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
205 Lariat Rd San Antonio TX, 78232About
Dr. Francis Burch is a rheumatologist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Burch specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Burch treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Around-the-clock, controlled-release oxycodone therapy for osteoarthritis-related pain: placebo-controlled trial and long-term evaluation.
- Safety of tacrolimus in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: long-term experience.
- A phase 2 randomized, double-blind study of AMG 108, a fully human monoclonal antibody to IL-1R, in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
- Long-term treatment of rheumatoid arthritis comparing nabumetone with aspirin.
- Evaluation of the safety of isoxicam.
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