Economic Evaluation of Palliative Management versus Peritoneal Dialysis and Hemodialysis for End-Stage Renal Disease: Evidence for Coverage Decisions in Thailand Yot Teerawattananon1 Miranda Mugford2 Viroj Tangcharoensathien1 1Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi, Thailand 2University of E

Economic evaluation of HLA-B*15:02 screening for carbamazepine-induced severe adverse drug reactions in Thailand. Waranya Rattanavipapong1, Tanunya Koopitakkajorn1, Naiyana Praditsitthikorn1,2,*, Surakameth Mahasirimongkol3 andYot Teerawattananon1 Summary Purpose There is strong evidence o

Pitsaphun Werayingyong, BPharm, MSc1, Nittaya Phanuphak, MD2, Kulkunya Chokephaibulkit, MD3, Sripen Tantivess, BPharm, PhD1, Nareeluk Kullert, BSc4, Kakanang Tosanguan, BPharm1, Rukmanee Butchon, MSc1, Nipunporn Voramongkol, MD4, Sarawut Boonsuk, MD5, Songyot Pilasant, BSc1, Wantanee Kulpeng, BSc1,

Abstract Background: Over the last decade, the prevalence of obesity (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2) in Thailand has been rising rapidly and consistently. Estimating the cost of obesity to society is an essential step in setting priorities for research and resource use and helping improve public awareness of th

Abstract Aim Alcohol related disease conditions are responsible for a significant proportion of morbidity and mortality in Sri Lanka. This study quantified the economic cost of selected alcohol related disease conditions in Sri Lanka in 2015. Methods This study uses the prevalence-based cost

Abstract Introduction Cancer has a high mortality rate and morbidity burden in Sri Lanka. This study estimated the economic cost of smoking and smokeless tobacco (ST) related to cancers in Sri Lanka in 2015. Methods Prevalence-based cost of illness is calculated according to the guidelines o

Early HTA เป็นเครื่องมีอสำคัญที่ใช้เพื่อพัฒนา คัดเลือก และจัดซื้อวัคซีนโควิด-19 ตั้งแต่ระยะการคิดค้นและพัฒนาวัคซีน คุณสมบัติวัคซีนโควิด-19 ที่พึ่งประสงค์คือ วัคซีนที่มีต้นทุนน้อยที่สุดและสามารถเพิ่มปีชีวิตได้มากที่สุด (life-year saved: LY saved) คุณสมบัติของวัคซีน/ปัจจัยที่ทำให้วัคซีนโควิด-19 มีแ

Background Sputum-based diagnostic methods for pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) are challenging for patients who cannot produce sputum. Non-sputum-based approaches, such as tongue swab (TS), can address this gap. This study conducts an early Health Technology Assessment (HTA) of TS for PTB diagnosi

Background Sputum-based diagnostic methods for pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) are challenging for patients who cannot produce sputum. Non-sputum-based approaches, such as tongue swab (TS), can address this gap. This study conducts an early Health Technology Assessment (HTA) of TS for PTB diagnosi

Premature birth may increase the risk for serious mental illness in adolescence and young adulthood, a recent study reports.Researchers reviewed birth and hospital admissions records of more than 1.3 million Swedes born from 1973 to 1985. They found that compared with those born at term, young adult