免疫學
銀屑病、類風濕性關節炎及炎症性腸病(IBD)有一個共通點—它們是因為免疫系統過敏及失衡而引發的疾病。免疫系統失調的患者會感到疼痛和疲憊,即使是日常簡單的活動亦難以完成。
全球每日有數百萬人因為這些疾病而飽受煎熬。楊森製藥一直致力尋求嶄新及更佳的治療方案,為患者回復免疫系統平衡,並改善其生活質素。
銀屑病
類風濕性關節炎
類風濕性關節炎是一種慢性炎症,會令患者關節疼痛,並損害身體其他部位。
根據世界衛生組織的報告,全球約有0.3–1%人口3為類風濕性關節炎患者,其中以女性較為普遍。
這種自身免疫性疾病往往在壯年時發病,影響患者的日常生活及事業發展。
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