Michael T. Halpern, Marya D. Zilberberg, Jordana K. Schmier, Edmund Lau, Andrew F. Shorr
Abstract Background Little is known about cost implications of anemia and its
association with mortality in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This
claims analysis addresses these questions. Methods Using the the US Medicare
claims database (1997–2001), this study identified Medicare enrollees with an
ICD-9 diagnosis of COPD. Concomitant anemia was identified based on ICD-9 codes
or rec... hiện toàn bộ
Abstract Background This paper estimates the cost-effectiveness of five
interventions that could counter injuries in lower and middle income
countries(LMICs): better traffic enforcement, erecting speed bumps, promoting
helmets for bicycles, promoting helmets for motorcycles, and storing kerosene in
child proof containers. Methods We adopt an ingredients based approach to form
models of what each i... hiện toàn bộ
Victor Ngobeni, Marthinus C. Breitenbach, Goodness C. Aye
AbstractBackgroundForty-nine million people or 83 per cent of the entire
population of 59 million rely on the public healthcare system in South Africa.
Coupled with a shortage of medical professionals, high migration, inequality and
unemployment; healthcare provision is under extreme pressure. Due to negligence
by the health professionals, provincial health departments had medical-legal
claims est... hiện toàn bộ