Background Many decision-analytic models with varying structures have been developed to
inform resource allocation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Objectives To …

… Rahman Khakban provided methodologic insights and helped with interpretation of the
results. Donald Tashkin, Robert Wise, John Connett, Stephen Lam, C. Martin Tammemagi, SF …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major source of morbidity, mortality, and
costs in the Western world (1). In the United States, for example, COPD is responsible for …

BACKGROUND Up-to-date estimates of burden of diseases are required for evidence-based
decision-making. The objectives of this study were to determine the excess costs of COPD …

RESULTS: The two hospitalization variables were included in the final model, though only 1
predictor remained significant. Patients who were hospitalized for a non-asthma event …

In Brazil tungiasis is endemic in many resource-poor communities, where various domestic
and sylvatic animals act as reservoirs for this zoonosis. To determine the role of animal …

Background Infestation with the human head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis) occurs
worldwide. Existing treatment options are limited, and reports of resistance to commonly used …

Objectives: To analyze work productivity loss and costs, including absenteeism (time
missed from work), presenteeism (reduced productivity while working), and unpaid work loss, …

Objectives To explore the external validity and predictive power of stated preferences
obtained from a discrete choice experiment (DCE) by comparing the predicted behavior of …

Background Total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) is a common treatment to decrease pain and
improve shoulder function in patients with severe osteoarthritis (OA). In Canada, patients …