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Counting the cost: inquiry into the costs of problem gambling [PDF]

, 2013
This report presents the findings of an inquiry commissioned to inform policy makers and the community about the true costs of problem gambling and where they fall.

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Therapeutic Apheresis in Nigeria: A Multi‐Center Summary of Abstracts From the Inaugural Nigerian Society for Apheresis Scientific Meeting

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Therapeutic apheresis (TA) is an established treatment modality for hematologic, neurologic, and immunologic disorders, yet access remains severely limited in sub‐Saharan Africa. Donor apheresis, including platelet apheresis collection from healthy donors, represents an important complementary modality supporting blood product ...
Nosa Bazuaye, Chimezie Okwuonu, Evelyn Idam, Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Zinnah Aloziem, Blossom Amamchukwu, Patience Elimia, Mkpoikanabasi Obot‐Obot, Henry Mbakwe, Praises Maduagwuna, Olatunji Akinrodoye, Chiamaka Anyanwu, Benjamin Anyanwu, Adedamola Akinsiku, Oluwatoyin A. Akinsiku, Muzamil O. Hassan, Fatiu A. Arogundade, Olalekan E. Ojo, Homayemem Weli, Jesupelumi Adenihun, Aderemi Adelaja, Ebun Bamgboye, Olalekan Olatise, Ade E. Faponle, Ayoola Odeyemi, Michael Muoka, Stephen Asaolu, Qudrat Busari, Blessing Dawudu, Michael Naiyeju, Rasheed A. Balogun   +33 more
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Economic burden of five common cancers in Iran: a systematic review of cost-of-illness with a focus on healthcare resource utilization

BMC Health Services Research
Background According to the latest World Health Organization report, approximately half of the new cancer cases in Iran are attributed to five common cancers: gastric, breast, colorectal, lung, and prostate cancer.
Kamran Irandoust, Vahid Alipour, Jalal Arabloo, Azin Nahvijou, Akram Akbari   +4 more
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Redução do custo em cirurgia de coluna em um centro especializado de tratamento

Einstein (São Paulo)
OBJETIVO: Comparar o custo estimado do tratamento de patologias da coluna aos verificados para esse tratamento dentro de um centro especializado. MÉTODOS: Foi realizada a avaliação dos custos médios de tratamento de 399 pacientes encaminhados por uma ...
Dan Carai Maia Viola, Mario Lenza, Suze Luize Ferraz de Almeida, Oscar Fernando Pavão dos Santos, Miguel Cendoroglo Neto, Claudio Luiz Lottenberg, Mario Ferretti   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

COSTS ANALYSIS OF SPINAL COLUMN METASTASES SURGICAL TREATMENT

Acta Ortopédica Brasileira, 2022
Introduction End-of-life cancer treatment is associated with substantial healthcare costs. Objective This study aimed to analyze the surgical treatment cost of spinal metastasis and epidural compression patients undergoing surgical treatment. Methods A
Priscila Barile Marchi Candido, Fernanda Maris Peria, Altacílio Aparecido Nunes, Rômulo Pedroza Pinheiro, Herton Rodrigo Tavares Costa, Helton L A Defino   +5 more
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Cost-benefit analysis of Australian Federal Police counter-terrorism operations at Australian airports [PDF]

, 2013
The terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001 highlighted the vulnerabilities of airports and aircraft. Further attacks in 2002, 2007 and 2009, have led to major government reforms in passenger processing and airport access.
John Mueller, Mark G. Stewart
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Establishing an Apheresis Medicine Program in a Resource‐Constrained Setting: A 5‐Year Experience From Lagos, Nigeria

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Establishing a comprehensive apheresis medicine program in a resource‐constrained setting presents significant structural, financial, and logistical challenges. Despite the growing clinical importance of apheresis services globally, published experience from sub‐Saharan Africa remains sparse.
Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Rasheed A. Balogun   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Climate change and health: a tool to estimate health and adaptation costs [PDF]

, 2013
Details the correct use of a WHO designed economic analysis tool to support health adaptation planning in European member states.Summary:The WHO Regional Office for Europe prepared this economic analysis tool to support health adaptation planning in ...

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Comparative Evaluation of Hemodiafiltration, Hemoperfusion, and Standard Hemodialysis on Efficacy, Inflammatory Control, Dialysis Adequacy, and Safety in End‐Stage Renal Disease: A Prospective Observational Study

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Chronic micro‐inflammation in patients with end‐stage renal disease (ESRD) is a significant driver of cardiovascular complications and diminished quality of life. While standard hemodialysis (SHD) effectively manages small‐molecule clearance, its ability to remove medium‐to‐large uremic toxins—the primary catalysts of systemic ...
Hongwei Zuo, Weisi Dai, Jie Mao, Mei Ye, Xingshan Lu, Xiaocui Zhang   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Systematic Review of Health Economic Evaluations of Diagnostic Tests in Brazil: How accurate are the results?

Clinics
The aim of this study is to identify and characterize the health economic evaluations (HEEs) of diagnostic tests conducted in Brazil, in terms of their adherence to international guidelines for reporting economic studies and specific questions in test ...
Maria Regina Fernandes Oliveira, Roseli Leandro, Tassia Cristina Decimoni, Luciana Martins Rozman, Hillegonda Maria Dutilh Novaes, Patrícia Coelho De Soárez   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source