Cost-effectiveness of hysterectomy, first- and second-generation endometrial ablation, and levonorgestrel-releasing device for treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding: a systematic review.

Objectives: This study aims to provide a clear understanding of the relative economic evaluation of hysterectomy, first- and second-generation endometrial ablation, and levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device for treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding.

Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted without restrictions until October 5, 2023, across databases including PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, Cochrane, and others. The review included studies using full economic evaluation methods to compare treatments, excluding review articles, editorials, abstracts, and non-English articles.

Implementation of the Hospital Incident Command System during COVID-19 Pandemic; Experience from an Iranian Reference Hospital.

There is growing popularity of the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) as an organizational tool for hospital management in the COVID-19 pandemic. We specifically describe implementation of HICS at the Isfahan province reference hospital (Isabn-e-Maryam) during the COVID-19 pandemic and try to explore performance of it. To document the actions taken during the COVID-19 pandemic, standard, open-ended interviews were conducted with individuals occupying activated HICS leadership positions during the event.