Short- and long-term HRQOL issues following brachytherapy for prostate cancer.

abstract：:Osteoporosis is a public health threat to approximately 44 million individuals in the USA, or 55% of men and women over the age of 50 years. The primary goal of osteoporosis management is to prevent fracture, the most devastating consequence. Risk factors and bone mineral density can be assessed to determine appropria...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Hansen LB

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Descemet's stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK) is a relatively new technique that is rapidly replacing full-thickness procedures for those patients needing corneal transplantation for endothelial dysfunction. Benefits of DSEK include a faster recovery, reduced astigmatism, fewer postoperative complications and r...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Kharod BV,Carlson AN

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care in Germany makes recommendations for ceiling prices of drugs based on an evaluation of the relationship between costs and effects in each therapeutic area. The analysis requires, when applicable, calculation of savings from avoided clinical events and increased f...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Gandjour A,Gafni A

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A review was undertaken to identify relevant and appropriate heath-utility estimates for patients with atrial fibrillation who had stroke and to appraise them against the published requirements for several countries' Health Technology Assessment agencies: Australia (Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee), Canada ...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Lloyd A,Wild D,Gallop K,Cowell W

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in American men, and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing is its common screening procedure. In May 2012, the US Preventive Services Task Force recommended against PSA-based screening. These recommendations contradict the current recommendations of other organizati...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Garg V,Gu NY,Borrego ME,Raisch DW

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Smoking cessation is the only strategy that has shown a lasting reduction in the decline of lung function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This study aims to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of smoking cessation interventions in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, to assess the q...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Kirsch F

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Assess the efficiency of biologic treatment for moderate to severe ulcerative colitis (UC) which are indicated and financed for this pathology by Spain. METHODS:A Markov model was constructed to simulate the progression in a cohort of patients with moderate to severe UC. The perspective chosen was National ...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Trigo-Vicente C,Gimeno-Ballester V,Montoiro-Allué R,López-Del Val A

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We examined the cost-effectiveness of treating poorly controlled, severe, persistent asthma patients with bronchial thermoplasty (BT), a novel technology that uses thermal energy to reduce airway smooth muscle mass, with 5-year outcome data demonstrating a durable reduction in asthma exacerbations. STUDY DE...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Cangelosi MJ,Ortendahl JD,Meckley LM,Bentley TG,Anene AM,Shriner KM,Fox J

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Biosimilars can directly reduce the cost of treating patients for whom a reference biologic is indicated by offering a highly similar, lower priced alternative. We examine factors related to biosimilar regulatory approval, uptake, pricing, and financing and the potential impact on drug expenditures in the U....

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Grewal S,Ramsey S,Balu S,Carlson JJ

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the clinical and economic benefits of memantine treatment initiated in moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD) in China, compared with initiation in severe AD only. METHODS:A Markov model with a 5-year time horizon simulated moderate patients' progression through health states. Two groups were compared...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Hu S,Yu X,Chen S,Clay E,Toumi M,Milea D

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this systematic review was to collect all current data on indirect costs related to inflammatory bowel disease as well as assessing homogeneity and comparability, and conducting a meta-analysis. Costs were collected using databases from Medline, Embase and Centre for Reviews and Dissemination databases, the...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Kawalec P,Malinowski KP

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of mortality worldwide. The chronic progressive disease is accompanied by a high loss of health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The available drugs usually only have symptomatic effects; therefore, non-pharmacological therapies are ...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Hindelang M,Kirsch F,Leidl R

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To review and compare methods for indirect comparison of aflibercept and ranibizumab in patients with diabetic macular edema. METHODS:Post-stratification, inverse probability weighting based on simulated data, weight optimization, and regression model techniques were used to compare pooled individual patient-level...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Regnier SA,Alsop J,Wright J,Nixon R,Staines H,Fajnkuchen F

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Research on the quality of life (QL) of children/adolescents with psychological disorders has flourished over the last few decades. Given the developmental challenges of QL measurements in pediatric populations, the aim of this study was to ascertain the extent to which a developmental approach to QL assessment has be...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Carona C,Silva N,Moreira H

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:For optimum results from pharmacological management of overactive bladder, adherence to prescribed medication is required. Overactive bladder treatment has been compromised by low adherence and persistence to medications, losing many people who might benefit from treatment and exposing them to unnecessary ...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Wagg A

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to reassess the effectiveness of condoms in reducing heterosexual transmission of HIV. METHODS:Medline, Scopus, and the ISI Web of Science databases were searched up to June 2014. Eligible studies were synthesized using random-effects models. RESULTS:Twenty-fiv...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Giannou FK,Tsiara CG,Nikolopoulos GK,Talias M,Benetou V,Kantzanou M,Bonovas S,Hatzakis A

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interest is rising in measuring subjective health outcomes, such as treatment outcomes that are not directly quantifiable (functional disability, symptoms, complaints, side effects and health-related quality of life). Health economists in particular have applied probabilistic choice models in the area of health evalua...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Arons AM,Krabbe PF

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:At least 14% of cancer patients live with minor children. Being a parent with cancer has far-reaching consequences for individual treatment decision-making and quality of life in patients and their families. Even though the majority of children and adolescents do not show clinically relevant symptoms of psychopatholog...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Krauel K,Simon A,Krause-Hebecker N,Czimbalmos A,Bottomley A,Flechtner H

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a progressive disease of the airways in which respiratory symptoms aggravate transitorily during disease exacerbations. The treatment of the disease in its stable state is the most important factor in reducing related morbidity, but exacerbation therapy might also impact on sub...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Antoniu SA

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Otitis media (OM) is an inflammation of the middle ear. It is very common and associated with serious complications, including hearing loss. This study aimed to estimate the treatment costs of OM in Australia and the associated burden of disease (in disability-adjusted life-years). METHODS:Little Australia-w...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Taylor PS,Faeth I,Marks MK,Del Mar CB,Skull SA,Pezzullo ML,Havyatt SM,Coates HL

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths for both men and women across the world. In the past, studies on lung cancer have focused on traditional end points such as survival, disease-free survival or local control. More recently, investigators have begun to appreciate the importance of health-related quality-of...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Siddiqui F,Konski AA,Movsas B

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this special report, the economics of prior authorization is examined with a focus on the break-even rate that requests are denied. Using a simple theoretical model, comparative static results are derived and used to consider the cost-effectiveness implications of future changes in prior authorization policies. ...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Grant WC,Yoder DM,Mullins CD

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Healthcare reform in any nation is an evolving process. Brought about by demographic, technological, social, cultural, economic and political factors, all healthcare systems are continually confronting issues related to cost, access and quality. This paper examines other countries' approaches to healthcare in the ongo...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： O'Rourke TW,Iammarino NK

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most national guidelines for pharmacoeconomic research prescribe discounting, mostly of money and health against the same rate. There is much debate on whether this is adequate. Two theoretical arguments, the consistency argument of Weinstein and Stason, and the paralyzing paradox of Keeler and Cretin, are mostly resp...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Klock RM,Brouwer WB,Annemans LJ,Bos JM,Postma MJ

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Resonance metallic stent is a new wire-based ureteral stent that was initially developed for patients with malignant ureteral obstruction. Potential advantages over traditional stents include resistance to encrustation and to external compression, allowing for increased dwell times and the maintenance of upper tra...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Polcari AJ,Hugen CM,López-Huertas HL,Turk TM

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, the person tradeoff method has received much attention because it directs one to value health improvements of those other than one's self. As a result, several researchers have suggested that the person tradeoff measures preferences in pharmaceutical and health economic analysis more accurately than the stan...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Doctor JN,Miyamoto JM

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Respiratory syncytial virus is the most common cause of bronchiolitis, a lower respiratory tract infection occurring in infancy. It is responsible for several rehospitalizations, substantial morbidity and occasional deaths in the UK every year. Palivizumab is a recombinant monoclonal antibody that has been shown to re...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Embleton ND,Dharmaraj ST,Deshpande S

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The goal of asthma management during pregnancy is to keep the mother symptom free and to prevent complications in the fetus. Asthma is a common chronic condition in pregnancy that, if inadequately treated, has the potential to cause adverse effects for both mother and fetus. Aggressive treatment during pregnancy can d...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Streck MR,Blaiss MS

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:During the past few years, medical-economic evaluation of lung cancers (LCs) has become unavoidable. Total management costs have been rising constantly, with values almost doubling every 10 years. The financial impact will be even greater with the new molecules now marketed. The methodology for these studi...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Vergnenègre A,Chouaïd C

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To estimate the clinical and economic burden of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in established (EST) and emerging markets (EMG). METHODS:Three systematic literature reviews were conducted in MEDLINE and Embase to capture all relevant publications reporting 1) the epidemiology of T2D and complications in T2D and 2) th...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Alzaid A,Ladrón de Guevara P,Beillat M,Lehner Martin V,Atanasov P

更新日期：2020-07-20 00:00:00