All You Need to Know about Biologics - How They Work, When to Use Them and The Common Side Effects

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What are biologics, how do they work, what are the most common classes of biologics and what are the most common side effects of these medications. All discussed in detail in this video, by rheumatologist Dr. Diana Girnita
#biologics #rheumatoidarthritis #psoriaticarthritis #ankylosingspondylitis

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0:00 Intro
01:22 What are Biologics?
02:13 How do “Biologics” work?
03:09 What are the most common classes of biologics used in rheumatology?
04:01 TNF inhibitors ( #humira #enbrel #cimzia )
04:40 IL-6 inhibitors ( #actemra #tocilizumab )
05:04 IL-17 inhibitors ( #taltz #cosentyx )
06:00 Laboratory tests before biologics ( #tuberculosis screening )
06:53 What should you consider in preparation for biologics therapy?
07:14 What are the most common risks associated with the use of biologics?
07:34 #infections and biologics
08:43 #cancer and biologics

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Dr Diana Girnita is a double board certified physician in rheumatology and internal medicine. She completed a PhD in immunology, a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University, immunology fellowship at University of Pittsburgh and rheumatology fellowship at University of Cincinnati. Dr. Girnita graduated from the Nutrition Science course from Stanford University and a Mindfulness course from The University of Massachusetts; She is the founder & CEO of Rheumatologist OnCall, a practice focused on broadening access to rheumatology and offering patients an integrative medicine approach.
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