Biologics for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the available biologic therapies whilst comparing them to standard disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs, and discusses how best to determine which therapy is most appropriate for an individual patient in the framework of current guidelines. Biologics...

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Κύριος συγγραφέας: van Vollenhoven, Ronald F. (Συγγραφέας)
Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
Γλώσσα:English
Έκδοση: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Adis, 2016.
Έκδοση:1st ed. 2016.
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Διαθέσιμο Online:Full Text via HEAL-Link
Πίνακας περιεχομένων:
  • Disease overview
  • General treatment aspects
  • Overview of biologic therapies
  • Cytokine inhibitors
  • B-cell directed therapy
  • T-cell directed therapy
  • Novel biologics and small molecules with biologic-like effects
  • Strategies for the optimal use of biologic agents in rheumatoid arthritis
  • Considerations for special patient populations
  • Conclusions and future outlook.