Interesting report on the effectiveness of biologics in treating IBD

Meta-Analysis Confirms Efficacy of Biological Therapy for IBD

Besides confirming the effectiveness of the biologics, there were two statements some might find quite interesting:

"Certolizumab [Cimzia] did not appear to be of benefit in inducing remission of Crohn's disease, which was surprising," Dr. Ford told Reuters Health."

Hor those taking Humira and finding it losing its effectiveness ~~

"In a systematic review of 39 studies looking at this specific issue, Dr. Laurent Peyrin-Biroulet from Universite Henri Poincare in Nancy, France, and colleagues found that about one-fifth of patients will lose their response to adalimumab [Humira] and will need higher doses. Most patients who increase the dose will regain their response to the drug, the researchers say."