Tag: Health Economics
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Antimicrobial Stewardship Interventions in EMRO: Outcomes Across Clinical, Economic, and Consumption Dimensions
Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains a pressing global health challenge, with the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO) facing unique burdens related to antibiotic use, stewardship implementation, and monitoring. This scoping review synthesizes the evidence on antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) interventions in EMRO countries, focusing on three core domains: clinical outcomes, economic implications, and antibiotic consumption patterns.…
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Diabetics: Go Vegan to Save Money and Improve Insulin Sensitivity
Diabetes and the Vegan Diet: A Potential Path to Health and Wallet Savings For people living with diabetes, managing blood sugar, waistlines, and healthcare costs can feel like a daily balancing act. Emerging research highlighted by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) suggests that adopting a vegan diet may offer meaningful benefits for insulin…
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Weill Cornell and UM Miller Researchers Secure $4 Million to Study Economics of Substance Use Disorder Treatments
Five-Year, $4 Million NIDA Grant Aims to Decode the Economics of SUD Treatments A collaboration between Weill Cornell Medicine and the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine has secured a five-year, $4 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to advance health economics research in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. The…
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Researchers Awarded $4 Million to Study Economics of Substance Use Disorder Treatments
New NIDA Grant Fuels Economic Study of Treatment Options A consortium led by Weill Cornell Medicine and the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine has secured a five-year, $4 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). The funding will support a comprehensive health economics study focused on the effectiveness, accessibility, and…
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Researchers to study the economics of substance use disorder treatments with $4 million NIDA grant
Five-Year, $4 Million NIDA Grant Launches Health Economics Study A collaborative research effort led by Weill Cornell Medicine and the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine has been awarded a five-year, $4 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). The study aims to advance understanding of the economics surrounding treatments for…
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Reeves eyes income tax rise and prostate screening savings
Reeves weighs a 2p income tax rise in the Budget Chancellor-in-waiting Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering a modest 2p rise in income tax as part of the upcoming Budget. While early-stage plans are still under discussion in Westminster, the move would mark a notable shift in fiscal policy and could be aimed at shoring up…
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Smart Continence Care for People With Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities in Dutch Residential Care: An Economic Evaluation Across a Cluster Randomized Trial
Smart Continence Care in Dutch Residential Care: What the Study Examines People with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIDMD) in Dutch residential facilities rely on intensive daily care, including continence management. This study evaluates a smart continence care (SCC) system against regular continence care (RCC) from a societal perspective, focusing on costs, quality of life,…
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Hospital Spending on Cancers in Hunan, China (2017–2019): A Comprehensive Cost Analysis
Overview Cocusing on the financial burden of cancer care, this study examines hospitalization spending for all cancers in Hunan Province, China, from 2017 through 2019. Using hospital admission data, the analysis identifies which cancer types consumed the most resources and what patient- and hospital-related factors were associated with higher per-admission costs. The findings offer insights…
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HPV Genital Warts in Peru: Treatment Costs Explained
Background: HPV, Genital Warts, and the Peruvian Context Genital warts are one of the most common manifestations of the human papillomavirus (HPV). In Peru, experts estimate that more than 400,000 adults develop these growths each year, highlighting a significant public health challenge. The condition is not only a physical concern but can also affect emotional…