JAK Inhibitors & ILD in Pediatric Rheumatology Patients

Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) is a known complication of many rheumatic diseases. It can be hard to treat and get into remission.

One study published on December 21, 2023, digs deep into one possible treatment. Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKis) include drugs such as Tofacitinib, Baricitinib, Peficitinib, Upadacitinib, and Filgotinib.

After exploring JAKis, the study calls for more research.

Read the full article below.

Sapountzi E, Fotis L, Kotanidou E, et al. (December 21, 2023) Janus Kinase Inhibitors and Interstitial Lung Disease Associated With Pediatric Rheumatic Diseases: An Unexplored Field. Cureus 15(12): e50928. doi:10.7759/cureus.50928

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