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Structure identification methods for atomistic simulations of crystalline materials [PDF]

Modelling and Simulation in Materials Science and Engineering 20 (2012), 045021, 2012
We discuss existing and new computational analysis techniques to classify local atomic arrangements in large-scale atomistic computer simulations of crystalline solids. This article includes a performance comparison of typical analysis algorithms such as Common Neighbor Analysis, Centrosymmetry Analysis, Bond Angle Analysis, Bond Order Analysis, and ...
arxiv   +1 more source

Cost–utility analysis of bariatric surgery

British Journal of Surgery, 2018
AbstractBackgroundThe objective of the study was to evaluate the cost–utility of bariatric surgery in England.MethodsA state-transition Markov model was developed to compare the costs and outcomes of two treatment approaches for patients with morbid obesity: bariatric surgery, including gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy and adjustable gastric banding;
O Borisenko, V Lukyanov, A R Ahmed
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Economic Evaluation of Health Interventions: A Critical Review

Iranian Journal of Public Health, 2022
Background: Economic evaluation is used for the optimal allocation of resources in the health sector. While a large number of economic evaluation studies have been conducted, there is less critical review of these studies.
Ali Mohammad Mosadeghrad, Ebrahim Jaafaripooyan, Mahmoud Zamandi   +2 more
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A comparison of the sensitivity of EQ-5D, SF-6D and TTO utility values to changes in vision and perceived visual function in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma

BMC Ophthalmology, 2012
Background Economic viability of treatments for primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) should be assessed objectively to prioritise health care interventions.
Bozzani Fiammetta Maria, Alavi Yasmene, Jofre-Bonet Mireia, Kuper Hannah   +3 more
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COMP Report: CPQR technical quality control guidelines for use of positron emission tomography/computed tomography in radiation treatment planning

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, Volume 23, Issue 12, December 2022., 2022
Abstract Positron emission tomography with x‐ray computed tomography (PET/CT) is increasingly being utilized for radiation treatment planning (RTP). Accurate delivery of RT therefore depends on quality PET/CT data. This study covers quality control (QC) procedures required for PET/CT for diagnostic imaging and incremental QC required for RTP.
Ran Klein, Mike Oliver, Dan La Russa, John Agapito, Stewart Gaede, JeanPierre Bissonnette, Arman Rahmim, Carlos Uribe   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cost-utility analysis of bariatric surgery compared with conventional medical management in Germany: a decision analytic modeling

BMC Surgery, 2017
Background The objective was to evaluate cost-utility of bariatric surgery in Germany for a lifetime and 10-year horizon from a health care payer perspective.
Oleg Borisenko, Oliver Mann, Anna Duprée   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Cost-effectiveness of therapeutics for COVID-19 patients: a rapid review and economic analysis

Health Technology Assessment, 2023
Background Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 is the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019. Over six million deaths worldwide have been associated with coronavirus disease 2019.
Metry Andrew, Pandor Abdullah, Ren Shijie, Shippam Andrea, Clowes Mark, Dark Paul, McMullan Ronan, Stevenson Matt   +7 more
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A small footprint couch‐top support device for image‐guided radiotherapy of heavy patients

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, Volume 23, Issue 12, December 2022., 2022
Abstract Purpose Patients with body weights close to or above 400 lbs present unique challenges in radiation therapy since the weight limit of most treatment couches decreases as the couch‐top extends toward the treatment gantry. The purpose of this work was to develop a small footprint couch‐top support platform to safely perform image‐guided ...
Huixiao Chen, Kevin Morley, Ronnie Rodriguez, Emily Draeger, Muhammad Shafiq ul Hassan, Zhe (Jay) Chen   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The state of cost-utility analysis in India [PDF]

Perspectives in Clinical Research, 2021
Aims: Cost-utility studies are crucial tools that help policy-makers promote appropriate resource allocation. The objective of this study was to evaluate the extent and quality of cost-utility analysis (CUA) in India through a systematic literature review.
Tanu Khurana, Hemant Rathi, Amit Gupta
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Statistical process control to monitor use of a web‐based autoplanning tool

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, Volume 23, Issue 12, December 2022., 2022
Abstract Purpose To investigate the use of statistical process control (SPC) for quality assurance of an integrated web‐based autoplanning tool, Radiation Planning Assistant (RPA). Methods Automatically generated plans were downloaded and imported into two treatment planning systems (TPSs), RayStation and Eclipse, in which they were recalculated using ...
Hunter Mehrens, Raphael Douglas, Mary Gronberg, Kelly Nealon, Joy Zhang, Laurence Court   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source