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    Biologic Therapy

    At Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, our Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, and other specialist teams provide expert assessment and management using biological treatments for a range of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. 

    Following a comprehensive consultation and advanced diagnostic testing, our multidisciplinary team develops a personalised treatment plan tailored to your condition and individual healthcare needs.

    • Biologic therapy is a type of treatment that uses biologic medicines to target specific parts of the immune system responsible for inflammation. Unlike conventional medicines that suppress the immune system more broadly, biologic medicines work by blocking specific proteins or immune pathways involved in disease. 

      Biologic therapy is commonly used to treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions when standard treatments have not provided adequate symptom control or are no longer effective.

    • Biologic therapy may be recommended for a range of conditions, including:

      • Rheumatoid arthritis

      • Psoriatic arthritis

      • Ankylosing spondylitis

      • Crohn's disease

      • Ulcerative colitis

      • Psoriasis

      • Severe asthma

      • Selected neurological autoimmune disorders

      Your consultant will determine whether biological medicine is appropriate based on your diagnosis, symptoms and previous treatments.

    • At Mayo Clinic Healthcare, treatment begins with a detailed consultation. Your consultant will review your symptoms, medical history, previous treatments and any existing investigations before recommending biologic therapy.

      Assessment may include:

      Different conditions require different investigations, and your consultant may recommend several tests before treatment begins.

    • Depending on the medicine prescribed, biologic therapy may be given as:

      • Intravenous infusion

      • Self-administered injection

      • Regular outpatient treatment

      Throughout treatment, your consultant will monitor your response and adjust your care plan if required.

    • Potential benefits include:

      • Reduced inflammation

      • Improved symptom control

      • Slower disease progression in some conditions

      • Improved quality of life

      • Reduced need for corticosteroids in selected patients

      Because biological medicines affect the immune system, regular monitoring is important. Your consultant will discuss the potential benefits and risks before treatment begins.

       

    • No single biologic medicine is suitable for every patient. Your treatment plan will be tailored to your diagnosis, disease severity, lifestyle and long-term health goals, with ongoing follow-up to monitor your progress.

      • Internationally recognised specialists

      • Multidisciplinary care across multiple specialties

      • Advanced diagnostics to guide treatment decisions

      • Personalised treatment plans

      • Ongoing monitoring and follow-up

      • Convenient central London location

    Private health insurance

    Mayo Clinic Healthcare works with all major private health insurance providers, including AXA PPP, Aviva, BUPA, Health Partners Group, Vitality Health and WPA. Self-pay arrangements are also available.

    Request an Appointment

    If you would like to learn whether biological treatments may be appropriate for your condition, book a consultation with a Mayo Clinic Healthcare specialist. Our multidisciplinary team will assess your symptoms and develop a personalised treatment plan based on your individual needs.

    Request an appointment or call +44 (0) 207 871 2575 to speak with our team.

     

    Medically Reviewed by

    Dr Anna Nuttall, Consultant Rheumatologist

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