title: [Practical guide for the use of biological agents in rheumatoid arthritis - December 2011 update].
abstract: The authors review the practical aspects of biological therapy use for rheumatoid arthritis patients, commenting safety issues before and after treatment initiation and the best treatment strategies to optimize efficacy.
authors.affiliation: Rheumatology Research Unit, Instituto de Medicina Molecular, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal. filipamourao@yahoo.com
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mesh_terms: D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000188:drug therapy*; D001688:Biological Products / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D001688:Biological Products