Abatacept and other biologics for RA: Cochrane Reviews

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As a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, there is "moderate-level" evidence that the immunomodulator abatacept is safe and effective, conclude the co-authors of a Cochrane Intervention Review posted online October 4. Abatacept inhibits the co-stimulation of T cells and disrupts the inflammatory chain of events that lead to joint inflammation, pain ...

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