Eli Lilly & Co. reported positive results for its JAK1/2 inhibitor Olumiant (baricitinib) in combination with topical corticosteroids in the third of five Phase III clinical trials in atopic dermatitis (AD) with data readouts this year. However, a pulmonary embolism experienced by a patient treated with the drug in the ex-US trial raises questions about whether JAK inhibitors are viable treatments for AD given safety concerns.
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