Mirikizumab induces clinical remission in patients with ulcerative colitis
1. In this randomized controlled trial, patients with ulcerative colitis taking mirikizumab had higher rates of clinical remission compared to those taking a placebo. 2. Opportunistic infections occurred more frequently in the mirikizumab group. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Study Rundown: Recent clinical trials and approval of monoclonal antibody treatments for ulcerative colitis suggest interleukin-23