Search Tag: cost-effective
2023 13 Apr
A recent literature review was conducted to assess cost research in interventional radiology (IR). The evidence demonstrated that interventional radiology produces good clinical outcomes whilst also defeating surgery on cost effectiveness. 62 studies published between 2016 and 2022 were included in the study; assessment included adult and pediatric...Read more
2016 10 Mar
German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina founded in 1652, the Leopoldina brings together some 1,500 outstanding scientists from about 30 countries. It is dedicated to the advancement of science for the benefit of humankind and to shaping a better future. In its role as the German National Academy of Sciences, the Leopoldina represents the German...Read more
2014 28 Oct
A new study has found that adding tomosynthesis to biennial digital mammography screening for women with dense breasts may improve breast cancer detection at a reasonable cost relative to biennial mammography screening alone. The incremental cost per quality-adjusted life year (QALY) gained by adding tomosynthesis to mammography screening was $53,893,...Read more
2014 27 Sep
Bioengineers and scientists at Pennsylvania State University have developed an acoustofluidic pump that is powered by a piezoelectric transducer. The pump utilises the acoustic streaming effects generated by the oscillation of tilted sharp-edged structures that are hundreds of micrometres in length and that are constructed onto the sidewall of a microfluidic...Read more