title: A conversation with Arthur Kavanaugh.
abstract: Biologic therapies play a greater role in the treatment of human autoimmune diseases than they did in the past. Arthur Kavanaugh, MD, Professor of Clinical Medicine, University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, talked with Managed Care Interface about the use of these agents, ongoing research in this area, and genetic factors that can come into play when treating rheumatoid arthritis.
authors.forename: Arthur
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kavanaugh
mesh_terms: D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D001691:Biological Therapy; D006801:Humans; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014481:United States