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Using the Economics of Certification to Improve the Safety and Quality of Male Circumcision in Developing Countries: Three Models of Implementation
Richards, Michael R. - In: Applied Health Economics and Health Policy 10 (2012) 2, pp. 77-85
levels of importance and expediency across settings as individual countries move forward with their respective HIV prevention …
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Influenza Vaccination in Healthy Working Adults in Russia: Observational Study of Effectiveness and Return on Investment for the Employer
At'kov, O. Yu. Atkov; Azarov, A.V.; Zhukov, D.A.; … - In: Applied Health Economics and Health Policy 9 (2011) 2, pp. 89-99
Background: All age groups are affected by influenza infection, resulting in significant medical and economic burden. Influenza infection of healthy working adults can have a marked effect on companies due to lost work days and reduced productivity. Studies in corporate settings have shown that...
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The Impact of CT Colonography for Colorectal Cancer Screening on the UK NHS: Costs, Healthcare Resources and Health Outcomes
Sweet, Alison; Lee, David; Gairy, Kerry; Phiri, Denver; … - In: Applied Health Economics and Health Policy 9 (2011) 1, pp. 51-64
programme for CRC on key health outcomes as well as the NHS budget and healthcare resource capacity. Abstract: Methods … (biennial FOBT with and without CTC triage of patients referred to OC, and CTC every 5 years) on a range of health outcomes …, including the incidence and prevalence of CRC, in a hypothetical cohort of individuals. The yearly costs, health outcomes and …
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Willingness to Pay for Maternal Health Outcomes: Are Women Willing to Pay More than Men?
Ternent, Laura; McNamee, Paul; Newlands, David; … - In: Applied Health Economics and Health Policy 8 (2010) 2, pp. 99-109
improvements in maternal health in Burkina Faso, West Africa. Abstract: Methods: A contingent valuation survey using the bidding …
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Healthcare Costs in Renal Transplant Recipients Using Branded versus Generic Ciclosporin
Helderman, J. Harold.; Kang, Ning; Legorreta, Antonio P.; … - In: Applied Health Economics and Health Policy 8 (2010) 1, pp. 61-68
in the first month after transplantation. Methods: Administrative claims data from eight private US health plans were …
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Cost Effectiveness of Preventive Screening Programmes for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Germany
Schaufler, Thilo M.; Wolff, Malte - In: Applied Health Economics and Health Policy 8 (2010) 3, pp. 191-202
Background: As in several other industrialized countries, Germany's statutory health insurance (SHI) is facing rising … healthcare costs as well as the challenges caused by a double-aging society. The early detection and prevention of chronic … symptoms). Prevention strategies after diagnosis of pre-diabetes encompassed lifestyle and metformin interventions. Methods …
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The Effect of Protest Zeros on Estimates of Willingness to Pay in Healthcare Contingent Valuation Analysis
Fonta, William M.; Ichoku, H. Eme.; Kabubo-Mariara, Jane - In: Applied Health Economics and Health Policy 8 (2010) 4, pp. 225-237
'Protest zeros' occur when respondents reject some aspect of the contingent valuation (CV) market scenario by reporting a zero value even though they place a positive value on the amenity being valued. This is inevitable even in the best-designed CV study, and, when excluded on an ad hoc basis,...
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Costs and Consequences of Clopidogrel versus Aspirin for Secondary Prevention of Ischaemic Events in (High-Risk) Atherosclerotic Patients in Sweden: A Lifetime Model Based on the C...
Logman, J. Floris S.; Heeg, Bart M.S.; Herlitz, Johan; … - In: Applied Health Economics and Health Policy 8 (2010) 4, pp. 251-265
Background: Antiplatelet therapy plays a central role in the prevention of atherothrombotic events. Both … Sweden for the prevention of atherothrombotic events based on CAPRIE trial data. The focus of this study is on two high …-effectiveness categorization as proposed by the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare, clopidogrel appears to be associated with costs per …
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Five-Year Evolution of Drug Prescribing in a University Adult Intensive Care Unit
Carron, Christine; Voirol, Pierre; Eggimann, Philippe; … - In: Applied Health Economics and Health Policy 10 (2012) 5, pp. 355-358
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PleurX Peritoneal Catheter Drainage System for Vacuum-Assisted Drainage of Treatment-Resistant, Recurrent Malignant Ascites: A NICE Medical Technology Guidance
White, Judith; Carolan-Rees, Grace - In: Applied Health Economics and Health Policy 10 (2012) 5, pp. 299-308
The PleurX peritoneal drainage catheter for drainage of malignant ascites in a community setting has been evaluated by the NICE Medical Technologies Evaluation Programme. This article outlines the evidence included in the Sponsor's submission, the independent critique by the External Assessment...
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