Upadacitinib Shows 1-Year Efficacy for Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis

Summary: A recent study shows that a medicine called upadacitinib works well for kids and teens with ulcerative colitis (UC). Over a full year (52 weeks), the medicine helped keep their painful gut symptoms away. By the end of the year, 70% of the kids were in remission and didn't even need steroid medicines anymore. While it works great, about half of the kids had some side effects, with the most common being high cholesterol, mild infections, and acne. Doctors say families should weigh these risks against the benefits of healing their guts.

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