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Evaluating Mycophenolate and Azathioprine in Fibrotic Interstitial Lung Disease: Insights from a Multicenter Retrospective Study

This study reveals mycophenolate and azathioprine do not improve 3-year transplant-free survival or lung function in fibrotic ILD, with potential harm in select subtypes. Robust randomized trials remain essential for guiding immunosuppressi

Oct 8, 2026

Allergy & Immunology

Baricitinib Demonstrates Superior Efficacy Over Azathioprine in Adults with Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis: Results from a Randomized Head-to-Head Trial

A randomized trial (NCT05969730) shows that baricitinib plus topical corticosteroids significantly outperformed azathioprine in achieving EASI 75 at 12 weeks (65% vs. 15%) in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, with both tre

Mar 5, 2026

Neurology

Azathioprine in Early Parkinson’s Disease: Trial Fails Primary Endpoint but Reveals Sex-Specific Immune Signals

The AZA-PD phase 2 trial found that while azathioprine was well-tolerated in early Parkinson’s disease, it did not significantly improve gait-axial scores. However, exploratory data suggests potential motor benefits in female patients

Dec 19, 2025