abstract：:This article reports on the 'Assessing Cost-Effectiveness' (ACE) initiative in priority setting from Australia. It commences with why priority setting is topical and notes that a wide variety of approaches are available. In assessing these various approaches, it is argued that a useful first step is to consider what c...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Carter R,Vos T,Moodie M,Haby M,Magnus A,Mihalopoulos C

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs) play an important role in reimbursement decisions when one of the criteria is the cost-effectiveness of the health technology. While for many generic QALYs (e.g., based on the EQ-5D) are viewed as the gold standard, there has been a considerable increase in interest in using conditi...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Petrillo J,Cairns J

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate patient perception of the onset of action and overall satisfaction with a fast-dissolving tablet (FDT) formulation of ebastine in patients with intermittent or persistent allergic rhinitis. PATIENTS AND METHODS:This was a cross-sectional, multicenter, pharmacy-based survey involving adult patients (>18...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Roger A,Fortea J,Mora S,Artés M

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A comprehensive literature search identified seven instruments, of which three had psychometric data available. These were the 'Sawicki instrument', the Duke Anticoagulation Satisfaction Scale (DASS) and Deep Vein Thrombosis Quality of Life (DVTQoL). Sawicki assessed five domains with acceptable internal reliability. ...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Wild D,Murray M,Shakespeare A,Reaney M,von Maltzahn R

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adalimumab is a monoclonal antibody that inhibits TNF, an osteogenic cytokine involved in the pathogenesis of chronic, disabling inflammatory diseases. Adalimumab is indicated for rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and Crohn's disease. It alleviates the symptoms of these diseases, preven...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Gladman DD,Brown RE

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A systematic review was conducted of the full economic evaluations of the cost-effectiveness of peginterferon alfa-2b (PEG-IFN alfa-2b) plus ribavirin (RBV) in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C (CHC). A total of 439 references were screened and 11 studies were included. The studies employed decision analytic Markov...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Shepherd J,Jones J

更新日期：2007-12-01 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：: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：: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：: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：: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：: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：: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：:In 2001, the US National Cancer Institute created the Cancer Outcomes Measurement Working Group (COMWG) to assess the state-of-the-science of outcomes assessment in cancer and to make recommendations for moving the field forward. The COMWG focused on methods for assessing patient-reported outcomes (health-related QoL,...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Snyder C,Gotay CC,Lipscomb J

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Social Security Disability Insurance provides cash benefits to disabled workers and certain others under the age of 65 years. These individuals become eligible for Medicare 24 months after Social Security Disability Insurance cash benefits start. In 2001, 13.9% of Medicare's approximately 40 million beneficiaries were...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Iezzoni LI

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this article is to provide a critical evaluation of the available literature describing the economic burden of multiple sclerosis and to assess the gaps in information. The studies included in this review describe costs in patients categorized into severity groups according to the Expanded Disability St...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Orlewska E

更新日期：2006-04-01 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：: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：:Growing understanding of the mechanisms and epidemiology of neonatal herpes simplex virus acquisition allows for the development of a new management of the pregnant patient, one that will reduce the risk of transmitting herpes to the newborn. Maternal herpes simplex virus infection, especially acquired during pregnanc...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Baker DA

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The past 10 years has witnessed a major transformation in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic condition that leads to significant morbidity, impairment in quality of life and mortality. Adalimumab joins a class of biologic response modifiers that prevent joint destruction and maintain functional status. F...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Bansback N,Brennan A,Anis AH

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory musculoskeletal disease with a prevalence rate of 1-3% in Western countries. In addition to limited physical function, rheumatoid arthritis patients also suffer from psychologic comorbidities. Depression in rheumatoid arthritis patients has been linked to disease outcomes...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Nichol MB,Zhang L

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Up to 10% of the adult population in most countries may be affected by chronic bronchitis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The course of the disease is characterized by frequent exacerbations with increased respiratory symptoms. Exacerbations are the most important cause of morbidity and mortality, and signif...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Miravitlles M

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review examines the national trends in out-of-pocket and high economic burden of prescription drug expenditures by elderly people aged 65 years and older. From 1992 to 2000, prescription out-of-pocket drug expenditures increased at an annual rate of 7%. During this period the proportion of elderly without prescri...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Sambamoorthi U,Akincigil A,Wei W,Crystal S

更新日期：2005-06-01 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：: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 incidence of melanoma has been climbing steadily since the early 1970s. Although melanoma can be successfully cured by surgical excision in its early stages, it is the most common fatal form of skin cancer. The most critical factors in determining the prognosis for patients with melanoma are primary tumor thicknes...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Cormier JN,Xing Y,Ross MI,Cantor SB

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is well accepted that psoriasis has a profound impact on the life of the patient. Moderate-to-severe psoriasis frequently requires phototherapy or aggressive systemic treatment; unfortunately these treatments have major limitations. New biologic treatments are now available that offer distinct safety advantages and...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Feldman SR,Pearce DJ

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review considers some of the broad principles that concern quality of life assessment. These are discussed in relation to health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and the measurement of subjective well-being. It is argued that there are serious logical and methodological issues concerning HRQOL measurement, to the ...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Cummins RA,Lau AL,Stokes M

更新日期：2004-08-01 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：: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：:Nursing homes are facing increased environmental pressures to improve quality of care. However, this increased emphasis on quality comes at a time when nursing homes are facing revenue constraints as a result of the repeal of the Boren amendment, increased reimbursement based on prospective payment systems and widespr...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Weech-Maldonado R,Mor V,Oluwole A

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality throughout the world. Standard management includes avoidance of causative factors such as smoking, and pharmacological therapy with combinations of inhaled and/or oral bronchodilators and corticosteroids. Lung transplantation is an estab...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Reed A,Williams T,Snell G

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The main analytic problems for assessing the equality of means of healthcare costs are the skewed and heteroscedastic nature of the distribution of healthcare costs and the occurrence of persons with zero cost values. Without taking these special features into consideration, any statistical method may lead to the wron...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Zhou XH,Ramsey S

更新日期：2003-10-01 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：:The rapid rise in health care expenses has resulted in an increased interest in the cost of treatments from a cost-effectiveness point of view for management purposes and in a reimbursement setting. The economics of radiotherapy within the global context of health care, and more specifically of cancer therapy, are dis...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Lievens Y,Slotman BJ

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Asthma is an inflammatory disorder with increasing prevalence and significant morbidity worldwide. Inhaled steroids improve asthma symptoms, reduce exacerbations number and severity, and the need for oral steroids. Due to their potent anti-inflammatory effect, inhaled steroids represent the most effective maintenance ...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Antoniu SA

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Advances in the treatment of pain for children with severe disabilities have lagged behind that for other children. This is due, in part, to a lack of valid assessment tools for their pain. The non-communicating children's pain checklists are observational pain tools that were developed specifically for children with ...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Breau LM

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In health and disability arenas, it is increasingly being recognized that removing or modifying environmental factors can have a greater influence over outcomes than many individually focused interventions. In 2001, the World Health Organization endorsed a major revision of its framework for assessing and classifying ...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Kuipers P,Foster MM,Bellamy N

更新日期：2003-04-01 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：:In response to concerns about the cost burden of medical care in general and rising pharmaceutical costs in particular, a number of recent studies have examined trends in pharmaceutical expenditures. These studies have reached apparently disparate conclusions about factors responsible for rising pharmaceutical costs a...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Crown WH,Ling D,Berndt E

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00