Researchers are looking into how much different treatments for jaw pain cost. They want to know which ones give the best results for the money. This is important because most studies so far have only looked at how well these treatments work, not how much they cost. Jaw pain, or temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), can be treated in many ways. But not all treatments a...
Medical devices are tricky. They're not like drugs. They have learning curves, affect how hospitals work, and their prices change over time. Plus, there's often not much data on them. This makes it hard to figure out if they're worth the money. People study these things to help decide where to spend healthcare dollars. But these studies aren't always great. They mig...
Managing chronic conditions is a big problem for health systems everywhere. Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is a tool that could help, but figuring out if it's worth the money is tricky. RPM lets doctors keep an eye on patients from afar. This can mean fewer trips to the hospital and better care. But does it save money in the long run? That's the big question. Stud...
The financial impact of cancer treatments goes far beyond the cost of the drugs themselves. Side effects from these treatments can rack up significant bills, and if these costs are not accurately measured, it can skew the overall assessment of a treatment's value. The extra costs from side effects are often overlooked. These costs can include things like extra h...
The night-time economy is a bustling mix of hospitality, transportation, and entertainment sectors. It is a major money-maker, creating jobs and offering spaces for fun, cultural events, and socializing. Bars, pubs, clubs, and restaurants are key players in this scene, drawing crowds for entertainment and social gatherings. However, when these places stay open late, ...
In China, a new treatment for lung cancer is gaining attention. Penpulimab, a type of drug known as a PD-1 monoclonal antibody, is being used alongside paclitaxel and carboplatin. This combination is showing promise for patients with a specific type of lung cancer called squamous non-small cell lung cancer (sqNSCLC). This research digs into whether this new ...
Seizure disorders, including epilepsy, are a significant drain on healthcare resources. These conditions demand a lot of medical attention and money. The ALVEEG trial is stepping in to address this issue. It's all about finding a better way to manage these disorders using outpatient ambulatory long-term video electroencephalograms (ALVEEGs). This approach could chang...
Kidney transplants are a lifeline for many, but they come with their own set of challenges. One of these is the risk of graft failure, which is higher in recipients with high-normal lead levels. This is where chelation therapy comes in. Chelation therapy, using a compound called meso-2, 3-dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA), is designed to remove lead from the body. The i...
Imagine trying to use a map from the 1950s to navigate a city today. It wouldn't work, right? The same goes for health-related quality of life (HRQoL) value sets. These sets help figure out how many quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) people might gain from healthcare. But, many of these value sets are old and outdated. This is a problem because they might not r...
First things first, let's zoom out and look at the big picture. When we talk about the economic side of mental health, especially for new moms and babies, things can get tricky. Usually, studies only look at the immediate costs and benefits from a single person's point of view. This can lead to a big miss on the true value of helping moms and babies. Now, let's focu...