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WASHINGTON — Giant cell arteritis (GCA) can be successfully treated with the oral Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor upadacitinib (Rinvoq), allowing corticosteroids to be withdrawn, results of a phase III trial indicated. Among 209 GCA patients receiving the drug at 15 mg/day, 46.4% achieved clinical remission without needing rescue steroids during weeks 12-52 in the study, […]

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Publish date : 2024-11-16 22:17:19

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