Expertise in
7
conditions

Rene R. Westhovens

Leuven, VLG, BE 
Expertise in
7
conditions
Leuven, VLG, BE 

Overview

Rene Westhovens practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium.

Westhovens is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

They are actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 223 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Locations

Leuven, VLG, Belgium

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Experts who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

1 Clinical Trials

Effectiveness of a Combination of Methotrexate and a Step Down Glucocorticoid Regimen (COBRA-Slim) for Remission Induction in Patients With Early Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), With or Without Fast Access to 24 Weeks of Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Blockade in Insufficient Responders, a Randomized, Multicenter, Pragmatic Trial
Effectiveness of a Combination of Methotrexate and a Step Down Glucocorticoid Regimen (COBRA-Slim) for Remission Induction in Patients With Early Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), With or Without Fast Access to 24 Weeks of Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Blockade in Insufficient Responders, a Randomized, Multicenter, Pragmatic Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 19, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Etanercept, Leflunomide
Study Phase: Phase 4

223 Total Publications

Predicting DMARD tapering success in rheumatoid arthritis: are we considering what matters to patients?
Predicting DMARD tapering success in rheumatoid arthritis: are we considering what matters to patients?
Journal: Rheumatology (Oxford, England)
Published: March 13, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions about Rene R. Westhovens

Is Rene R. Westhovens a top-rated expert for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Rene R. Westhovens is classified as an Elite expert for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

Does Rene R. Westhovens participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Rene R. Westhovens has published 223 articles and abstracts on conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). You can view a list of Rene R. Westhovens's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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