Persistence of advanced therapies in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: retrospective cohort study using a large healthcare claims database in Japan.

Background/aims: There are few studies that comprehensively report real-world persistence for first-line advanced therapies used to treat inflammatory bowel disease. We aimed to describe persistence of first-line advanced therapies among incident biologic or Janus kinase inhibitor users with inflammatory bowel disease.

Methods: Retrospective cohort study using the Japan Medical Data Center database from January 1, 2010, until September 30, 2022.

Uncovering the unmet needs among psoriasis patients in the Asia-Pacific region.

Studies on the psychosocial and emotional burden of psoriasis have been extensive; however, there is limited knowledge and awareness of patients' attitude and behavior towards psoriasis treatment. To understand psoriasis patients' attitude and behavior towards treatment of psoriasis, especially those treated with biologics, a multi-stage study qualitative and quantitative methodology was conducted among psoriasis patients. An online survey was conducted with 45 moderate-to-severe psoriasis patients each in Australia, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan for 20 min.

Elevating the role of carers in rheumatoid arthritis management in the Asia-Pacific region.

Aim: Carers may offer valuable insight into the true health status of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This multinational, multi-stakeholder, exploratory study in Australia, China and Japan aimed to enrich our understanding of the role and potential impact of carers on RA management.

Method: This study used a 2-phase sequential mixed methods approach involving 3 key stakeholder groups: rheumatologists, RA patients and carers.