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Research Studies is a monthly compilation of research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers and recently published in journals or newsletters.
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Pershing 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
