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Asthma: prevalence and cost of illness [PDF]

European Respiratory Journal, 2005
The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence and cost of illness of asthma in Germany by retrospectively analysing routine health insurance data.This analysis investigated claims data from all insured persons of six large sickness funds. Insurants with asthma were identifiedviathe International Classification of Diseases (ninth revision ...
S, Stock, M, Redaelli, M, Luengen, G, Wendland, D, Civello, K W, Lauterbach   +5 more
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Cost of healthcare services in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis from the public hospital perspective: a retrospective prevalence-based costing approach [PDF]

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmacognosy Research, 2019
Context: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a high-incidence health concern and therefore cause a high economic burden. Aim: To evaluate the direct medical cost in CRS treatment.
Trung Quang Vo
doaj  

Tuberculosis: cost of illness in Germany [PDF]

European Respiratory Journal, 2012
4,444 new cases of tuberculosis (TB) were reported in Germany in 2009; of those, the proportion of multidrug-resistant (MDR)-TB cases increased to 2.1% (63 cases).On the basis of the therapy guidelines of the German Central Committee against Tuberculosis and the new World Health Organization guidelines, this study estimates the mean direct outpatient ...
Roland, Diel, Stefan, Rutz, Stefanie, Castell, Tom, Schaberg   +3 more
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Cost of Cerebellar Ataxia in Hong Kong: A Retrospective Cost-of-Illness Analysis

Frontiers in Neurology, 2020
Background: Cerebellar ataxia affects the coordination and balance of patients. The impact of this disease increases burden in patients, caregivers and society.
Winser John Stanley, Chan Kit Laam Kelly, Chinn Ching Tung, Tang Wai Lok, Tye Man Kit Ringo, Yeung Kai Ho, Raymond Cheung   +6 more
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Atherosclerosis: The cost of illness in Portugal

Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia (English Edition), 2021
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Portugal and atherosclerosis is the most common underlying pathophysiological process. The aim of this study was to quantify the economic impact of atherosclerosis in Portugal by estimating disease-related costs.Costs were estimated based on a prevalence approach and following a societal ...
Costa, João, Alarcão, Joana, Amaral-Silva, Alexandre, Araujo, Francisco, Ascenção, Raquel, Caldeira, Daniel, Cardoso, Marta Ferreira, Correia, Manuel, Fiorentino, Francesca, Gavina, Cristina, Gil, Victor, Gouveia, Miguel, Lourenço, Francisco, Mello E Silva, Alberto, Pedro, Luís M, Morais, João, Carneiro, António Vaz, Veríssimo, Manuel Teixeira, Borges, Margarida   +18 more
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Psychosocial Outcomes in Patients With Endocrine Tumor Syndromes: A Systematic Review

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction The combination of disease manifestations, the familial burden, and varying penetrance of endocrine tumor syndromes (ETSs) is unique. This review aimed to portray and summarize available data on psychosocial outcomes in patients with ETSs and explore gaps and opportunities for future research and care.
Daniël Zwerus, Floortje Strobbe, Annemarie A. Verrijn Stuart, Hanneke M. van Santen, Gerlof D. Valk, Sasja A. Schepers, Rachel S. van Leeuwaarde   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The MedSupport Multilevel Intervention to Enhance Support for Pediatric Medication Adherence: Development and Feasibility Testing

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction We developed MedSupport, a multilevel medication adherence intervention designed to address root barriers to medication adherence. This study sought to explore the feasibility and acceptability of the MedSupport intervention strategies to support a future full‐scale randomized controlled trial.
Elizabeth G. Bouchard, Hital Patel, Paula C. Vincent, Justine Kahn, Kira Bona, Thai Hoa Tran, Elisa M. Rodriguez, Kristopher Attwood, Kara M. Kelly   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Global Socioeconomic Impact of Cystic Echinococcosis

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2006
Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is an emerging zoonotic parasitic disease throughout the world. Human incidence and livestock prevalence data of CE were gathered from published literature and the Office International des Epizooties databases.
Christine M. Budke, Peter Deplazes, Paul R. Torgerson   +2 more
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The evaluation of cost-of-illness due to use of cost-of-illness-based chemicals [PDF]

Environmental Health and Toxicology, 2015
This study is conducted to estimate the cost paid by the public suffering from disease possibly caused by chemical and to examine the effect on public health.Cost-benefit analysis is an important factor in analysis and decision-making and is an important policy decision tool in many countries.
Hong, Jiyeon, Lee, Yongjin, Lee, Geonwoo, Lee, Hanseul, Yang, Jiyeon   +4 more
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Mechanisms of parasite‐mediated disruption of brain vessels

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Parasites can affect the blood vessels of the brain, often causing serious neurological problems. This review explains how different parasites interact with and disrupt these vessels, what this means for brain health, and why these processes matter. Understanding these mechanisms may help us develop better ways to prevent or treat brain infections in ...
Leonor Loira, Sílvia Arroz‐Madeira, Cláudio A. Franco, Sara Silva Pereira   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source