Publications by authors named "Meena Hafidh"
Background: Digital interventions (DIs) are increasingly being used in mental health care, despite limited evidence regarding their value for money. This study aimed to evaluate the cost effectiveness of DIs for generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), in comparison with alternative care options, from the perspective of the UK health care system.
Methods: An open-source decision analytic cohort model was used to extrapolate the results of a network meta-analysis over a patient's lifetime and estimate the costs and outcomes (quality-adjusted life-years) of DIs and their comparators.
Article Synopsis
- One-dimensional nanostructures like silver nanowires (AgNWs) are gaining interest for their unique electrical, thermal, and antimicrobial properties, but their use in preventing infections during bone regeneration hasn't been studied yet.
- The researchers created a new scaffold from chitosan, hydroxyapatite, and AgNWs, which demonstrated excellent antibacterial effects against various bacteria, biocompatibility that promotes cell growth, and maintained important mechanical and biological properties.
- The results suggest that this innovative composite scaffold shows promise for use in bone regenerative medicine by combining mechanical strength, bioactivity, and infection prevention, warranting further exploration for clinical applications.