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Biological therapy
Biological therapy means treatment with agents that are natural biologic products (such as antibodies from other species, etc.). The new drugs like Humira (adalimumab) (that are constantly advertised on tv) are examples; these are usually used for immune caused diseases like ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, etc.
Dr. Colin Kerr reviewed this
46 year experience in Family Medicine
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