Publications by authors named "Huong Lai Pham"
Pneumococcal disease (PD), caused by , is a serious global health issue, primarily for adults over 65, due to its high mortality and morbidity rates. Recently, broader-serotype vaccines have been introduced to cope with tremendous hospital costs and decreasing quality of life. Our study aims to systematically review the cost-effectiveness of current PCVs (pneumococcal conjugate vaccines) and PPVs (pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine) from 2018 to April 2024.
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- * Our study examines the cost-effectiveness of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs) in children, focusing on economic evaluations from the past few years and using Incremental Cost-Effectiveness Ratios (ICER) and Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALY) for analysis.
- * Findings indicate that while PCV13 and PCV10 are cost-effective compared to no vaccination, transitioning to PCV20 offers even greater health benefits and cost savings over PCV15, making it a preferable option in
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic condition that most frequently affects older adults. It is currently the most common disability. The cost of treating an aging population places pressure on the healthcare budget.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFKnee osteoarthritis is the most popular type of osteoarthritis that causes extreme pain in the elderly. Currently, there is no cure for osteoarthritis. To lessen clinical symptoms, glucosamine was suggested.
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