Publications by authors named "R B Newson"

Estimate patient counts, treatment patterns and outcomes of a subset of patients with early breast cancer (EBC) presenting with hormone receptor positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 negative, node positive features, who are at high-risk of recurrence, in Taiwan. Data from Taiwan's National Health Insurance Research Database and Taiwan Cancer Registry from 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2020 were analyzed. There were 4500 patients with high-risk EBC (10.

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Alopecia areata (AA) is a clinically heterogeneous, immune-mediated, non-scarring hair loss disorder. This real-world chart review sought to characterize treatment patterns and healthcare resource use among patients with severe AA in South Korea. A web-based chart review of 40 dermatologists was conducted in which the medical charts of 151 adult patients diagnosed with severe AA between May 2019 and April 2021 were reviewed.

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Objectives: This study investigated the epidemiology, treatment patterns, and resource utilization in patients with alopecia areata (AA) in Taiwan using the National Health Insurance Research Database. AA severity was determined by treatment use and diagnostic codes in the year after enrollment (including corticosteroids, systemic immunosuppressants, topical immunotherapy, and phototherapy).

Methods: The cross-sectional analysis was conducted to estimate the incidence and prevalence of AA from 2016 to 2020.

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Introduction: In people with type 2 diabetes (PwT2D) who also have obesity, efforts targeting weight loss, including lifestyle, medication and surgical interventions, are recommended. The objective of this study was to explore the relationship between glycemic control and obesity among PwT2D in Europe and Australia using recent real-world data and applying consistent methodology across countries.

Methods: Retrospective study utilizing IQVIA electronic medical records (EMR) databases grouped into panels based on specialty of contributing physicians.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study aimed to understand healthcare providers' (HCPs) views on the frequency of suboptimal insulin dosing in people with diabetes (PwD) and to identify challenges and solutions related to insulin management.
  • An online survey of 640 HCPs from Germany, Spain, the UK, and the US revealed that most believed fewer than 30% of PwD missed insulin doses in the past month, with common reasons being forgetting, being too distracted, or breaking routine.
  • HCPs recognized the need for improved communication and the use of digital technology as potential strategies to enhance insulin dosing practices among PwD, emphasizing the importance of better data and communication for optimizing treatment outcomes.
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