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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedPershing S, Enns EA, Matesic B
Cost-effectiveness of treatment of diabetic macular edema.
The researchers sought to determine the cost-effectiveness of different treatments of diabetic macular edema (DME). They found that vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitors with or without laser treatment provide important health benefits with favorable cost-effectiveness, costing less per QALY gained than many accepted therapies.
AHRQ-funded; HS000028.
Citation: Pershing S, Enns EA, Matesic B .
Cost-effectiveness of treatment of diabetic macular edema.
Ann Intern Med 2014 Jan 7;160(1):18-29. doi: 10.7326/m13-0768..
Keywords: Diabetes, Eye Disease and Health, Healthcare Costs, Quality of Life, Treatments
Mennemeyer ST, Owsley C, McGwin Jr G
Reducing older driver motor vehicle collisions via earlier cataract surgery.
The researchers used a Monte Carlo simulation model to examine a hypothetical situation where rules in place in the U.S. for authorizing payment for cataract surgery were relaxed in favor of allowing surgery earlier for less bothersome complaints of visual difficulties in doing daily activities. They found that motor vehicle collisions, fatalities, and total societal costs can all be reduced by earlier cataract surgery.
AHRQ-funded; HS017962
Citation: Mennemeyer ST, Owsley C, McGwin Jr G .
Reducing older driver motor vehicle collisions via earlier cataract surgery.
Accid Anal Prev. 2013 Dec;61:203-11. doi: 10.1016/j.aap.2013.01.002..
Keywords: Elderly, Eye Disease and Health, Healthcare Costs