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Tuberculosis
Recent findings from E.I. Elamin and co-authors highlight research in tuberculosis
July 15th, 2008
" To assess the costs incurred by the public health services and patients as a result of tuberculosis (TB) treatment. The study was conducted in a government hospital located in the northern region of Malaysia," scientists in Malaysia report. " Retrospective data were collected from medical records and the patients were observed until the completion of their medication. A pharmacoeconomic evaluation was applied to calculate direct and indirect costs. Main Outcome Measure Direct and indirect costs of tuberculosis treatment in a government health institution. Two hundred and one tuberculosis patients were included in the study. Different regimens with various durations...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-07-15)
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