Your doctor has recommended expanding your treatment plan for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) to include an interleukin 6 (IL-6) inhibitor — a biologic that’s often prescribed when conventional ...
Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are a class of biologic drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis if other treatments aren’t effective. mAbs target specific parts of the immune system to reduce ...
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Medical Monday - Rheumatoid Arthritis

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that primarily affects the small joints and ...
Tocilizumab is effective and safe for rheumatoid arthritis, with long-term studies supporting its use and comparable cardiovascular risk to tumor necrosis factor inhibitors. Real-world data indicate ...