Understanding how information and ICTs can improve health.

abstract：:The 10th consecutive World Health Economics conference was organized jointly by International Health Economics Association and European Conference on Health Economics Association and took place at The Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland in July 2014. It has attracted broad participation from the global professional commu...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Jakovljevic MB,Getzen TE,Torbica A,Anegawa T

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Breast cancer, the second most common cancer in women, exerts a multidimensional grave effect on affected women. Among the several subtypes of breast cancer, the overexpression of the human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 gene is associated with poorer survival and higher relapse rates. Trastuzumab, a m...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Petrou P

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This cross-sectional study examined the prevalence and burden of major depressive disorder (MDD) among adults in urban China. METHODS:Data were included from the 2012 China National Health and Wellness Survey. Respondents self-reporting physician diagnosis of depression and screening positive for MDD (Patie...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Gupta S,Goren A,Dong P,Liu D

更新日期：2016-06-01 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：BACKGROUND:Although Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is increasingly used to support evidence-based decision-making in health care, several barriers and facilitators for the use of HTA have been identified. This best-worst scaling (BWS) study aims to assess the relative importance of selected barriers and facilitator...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Feig C,Cheung KL,Hiligsmann M,Evers SMAA,Simon J,Mayer S

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To quantify the relationship between the timing of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms and the burden of illness. PATIENTS & METHODS:Data from the 2010 National Health and Wellness Survey were used. Regression analyses compared non-GERD controls with GERD patients with diurnal symptoms, nocturnal symp...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Wagner JS,DiBonaventura MD,Balu S,Buchner D

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Alcohol use is a major risk factor for mortality and morbidity burden, and alcohol use disorders contribute markedly to this burden. Effective interventions for alcohol use disorders improve health, and are potentially cost-effective or even cost saving. AREAS COVERED:We searched the literature for the co...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Rehm J,Barbosa C

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a complex systemic rheumatological disease which often causes severe disability and impaired quality of life (QoL). We searched the PubMed/MEDLINE electronic database for available literature on QoL and its predictors in patients with AS. Recent evidence indicates that AS patients have p...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Kotsis K,Voulgari PV,Drosos AA,Carvalho AF,Hyphantis T

更新日期：2014-12-01 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：:Reconciliation refers to the process through which two or more independent forward translations are merged into one single translation. This critical step in the translation process is difficult to formalize. The purpose of this review is to analyze how reconciliation is specified in leading guidelines for the transla...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Koller M,Kantzer V,Mear I,Zarzar K,Martin M,Greimel E,Bottomley A,Arnott M,Kuliś D,ISOQOL TCA-SIG.

更新日期：2012-04-01 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：:Fondaparinux sodium is the first in a new class of anticoagulants that selectively inhibits Factor Xa. It produces a predictable pharmacologic response, obviating the need for coagulation monitoring. Additionally, this agent does not bind to platelet Factor 4, thereby reducing the risk of thrombocytopenia. Clinical tr...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Wade WE,Spruill WJ

更新日期：2007-06-01 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 Dutch basic health insurance is based on the principles of regulated competition. This implies that insurers and providers compete on price and quality while the regulator sets certain rules to achieve public objectives such as solidarity. Two regulatory aspects of this scheme are that insurers are not allowed to ...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： van Kleef RC,van de Ven WP,van Vliet RC

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adenosine and dipyridamole are coronary vasodilators used in nuclear imaging. The acquisition cost of adenosine is four to ten times higher than dipyridamole. Data suggest comparable sensitivity, although specificity may be lower with dipyridamole. While side effect profiles are similar, fewer patients who receive ade...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Reddy P

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pharmaceutical sector has been established as the primary cost driver in health. The scope of this paper is to explore the drivers of pharmaceutical expenditure in Cyprus by decomposing sales and assessing impact of prices, volumes and substitution effect. We used a statistical approach to decompose the growth of ...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Petrou P

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review addresses hidden costs associated with the Bayer VERSANT assay, Roche AMPLICOR MONITOR test and COBAS AMPLICOR MONITOR test and how these influence the final per reportable cost to a testing laboratory in resource-rich and -poor countries. An in-depth evaluation and recommendation of the most cost-effectiv...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Elbeik T,Chen YM,Soutchkov SV,Loftus RA,Beringer S

更新日期：2003-08-01 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：: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：:This paper reviews the clinical and pharmacoeconomic studies that have been conducted within Europe for patients undergoing elective hip-replacement surgery. Additionally, we offer a perspective on the possible future clinical use of new agents in orthopedic surgery, such as dabigatran and BAY 59-7939 (rivaroxban). Lo...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Ivanovic N,Beinema M,Brouwers JR,Naunton M,Postma MJ

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is a continual challenge trying to improve the quality of prescribing while concurrently trying to address increasing pharmaceutical development, utilization and expenditure. National and regional reforms and initiatives in Sweden have moderated growth in ambulatory drug expenditure to 2.7% per annum in recent year...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Godman B,Wettermark B,Hoffmann M,Andersson K,Haycox A,Gustafsson LL

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Given the lack of evidence from randomized controlled trials and large prospective studies, controversy exists regarding the optimal treatment strategy for early stage prostate cancer. The impact of various treatments on health-related quality of life has become an increasingly important but controversial issue. The l...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： D'haese S,Bottomley A

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There have been great technological advances in the use of antiretroviral therapies to slow down disease progression in HIV/AIDS. Combinations of therapeutics and the use of several diagnostic methods have resulted in both declines in mortality and the occurrence of opportunistic infections. The higher costs of these ...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Bos JM,Berg LT,Postma MJ

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:There is a lack of knowledge about methods for valuing health intervention-related costs and monetary benefits in the education and criminal justice sectors, also known as 'inter-sectoral costs and benefits' (ICBs). The objective of this study was to develop methods for obtaining unit prices for the valuat...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Drost RM,Paulus AT,Ruwaard D,Evers SM

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Pharmacoeconomics Section of the Pharmaceutical Association of Serbia organised a one day international conference on the value of innovation in decision-making in health care in Central and Eastern Europe. The focus of the conference was on reimbursement decisions for medicines using health technology assessment ...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Novakovic T,Martin AP,Parker M,Ferrario A,Vukovic S,Łanda K,Duba J,Dankó D,Kotsopoulos N,Godman B,Ristic J,Stefanovic D,Tesic D

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Influenza, the seventh leading cause of death in the USA, accounts for 35,000 deaths and over 200,000 hospitalizations annually in that country alone. Recent advances in influenza vaccines, diagnosis and treatment have created numerous options for practicing clinicians, as well as economic opportunities for the makers...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Rothberg M

更新日期：2005-04-01 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：:This review was designed to explore and review the range of patient-reported outcomes used to assess people with epilepsy. Literature searches were conducted through EMBASE.com and supplemented with hand searching of relevant articles. References obtained through hand searches were compared with EMBASE.com citations u...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Stafford M,Gavriel S,Lloyd A

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the intense debates over state or private sector dominance in healthcare finance and provision, there are no clear winners. Failed models exist on either end of the ideological spectrum and no country in the world has one that is purely public or purely private. Neither does a perfect public-private mix exist;...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Lim MK

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The primary objective of this review is to develop a conceptual model for Crohn's disease (CD) outlining the disease burden for patients, healthcare systems and wider society, as reported in the scientific literature. A search was conducted using MEDLINE, PsycINFO, EconLit, Health Economic Evaluation Database and Cent...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Gater A,Kitchen H,Heron L,Pollard C,Håkan-Bloch J,Højbjerre L,Hansen BB,Strandberg-Larsen M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00