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In recent years, the drug Rituxan has become a well-established option only for certain forms of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) There are other types of NHL where Rituxan may be beneficial, but its effects on these cancers are not well known. Join us as we talk to experts about some exciting research in this area which was discussed at the 2001 American Society of Hematology meeting.
Once thought to be a skin disorder, psoriasis is now understood to be a condition originating in the immune system. Although there have been some effective treatment options for people living with this condition, few have focused on the root cause of the disease. Learn how the relatively new science of biologic therapy is the changing the way doctors treat psoriasis.
Previous treatments for moderate to severe psoriasis have been known to produce many unwanted side effects. Learn how a new class of drugs called biologic therapy is now offering people with moderate to severe psoriasis new hope with fewer side effects.
Psoriasis is a chronic disease characterized by flaking, redness and inflammation of the skin. Though it affects over 7 million people in the U.S. alone, its exact causes are unknown. Research suggests, however, that the immune system has something to do with it. Tune in as our skin specialists examine the biology of psoriasis and the latest findings.