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Ustekinumab safe, effective in Asians with severe plaque psoriasis
Ustekinumab, a human monoclonal antibody that binds to the p40 subunit of both interleukin (IL)-12 and IL-23, demonstrates effectiveness and safety in the treatment of multiethnic Asian patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, according to a Singapore study.

Weight change in adults tied to colorectal adenoma risk
Weight loss during adulthood, particularly among overweight or obese individuals, is associated with a reduction in the risk of developing distal colorectal adenomas – a precursor to colorectal cancer, whereas weight gain increased its risk, according to findings from the PLCO* Cancer Screening Trial.

Minor changes in glucose levels first week after COVID-19 vaccine
Patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) may experience a temporary change in their blood glucose levels in the first week following COVID-19 vaccination, according to a small English study.






