Applying biologic therapies to the management of patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Semin Arthritis Rheum. 2014 Feb;43(4):577. doi: 10.1016/j.semarthrit.2013.12.004. Epub 2013 Dec 14.

Abstract

The challenge of providing uniformly effective rheumatoid arthritis care has thus far defied a simple solution. Variations in care range from the appropriate adjustment or switching of therapy subsequent to increased disease activity to the selection of therapeutic agent chosen following failure. This program is designed to improve the understanding of advances in immunopathologic discoveries that provide valuable aid in individualized treatment plans and the appropriate patient selection of available DMARDS and biologic therapeutics. Also, expert rheumatologists will discuss the latest data of head-to-head trials and recommendations for clinical effectiveness. This CME program will bring rheumatologists and other health care professionals up to date in managing their patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

MeSH terms

  • Antirheumatic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Arthritis, Rheumatoid / drug therapy*
  • Biological Products / therapeutic use*
  • Humans

Substances

  • Antirheumatic Agents
  • Biological Products