Definition of «biologic treatment»

Biologic treatment refers to a type of medical therapy that uses living organisms, such as cells or proteins, to treat diseases or conditions. It involves using natural substances produced by the body or created in a laboratory to target specific factors causing the illness. Biologic treatments are often used for conditions like arthritis, certain cancers, and autoimmune disorders, providing a more targeted and effective approach to healing.

Sentences with «biologic treatment»

While notable as another approval in a new class of cheaper drugs which mimic expensive, branded biologic treatments like Remicade, the approval is a bit of a marketing conundrum for Pfizer — which already has another Remicade copycat called Inflectra on the U.S. market. (fortune.com)
«We are very excited about these results as there is currently only a single biologic treatment targeting an inflammatory mechanism in atopic dermatitis on the market. (sciencedaily.com)
He says more research is required to determine whether a direct connection exists between biologic treatment and the improvement of cardiovascular symptoms, and to evaluate how biologics compare to other psoriasis treatments in reducing cardiovascular diseases. (sciencedaily.com)
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