This 2003 study analyzed the relationship between health status at age 70, life expectancy, and cumulative health care expenditures from age 70 until death. The findings revealed that individuals in better health at age 70 lived longer and incurred higher total health care costs over their remaining lifetime compared to
This 2011 study by Cahill et al., published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, employed a decision-analytic and cost-effectiveness model to evaluate the use of magnesium sulfate (MgSO₄) for neuroprotection in women at risk of preterm birth before 32 weeks’ gestation. The model compared MgSO₄ therapy to no
This 2004 comprehensive review by Avenell et al. evaluated the long-term efficacy and cost-effectiveness of obesity treatments in adults. The study encompassed three systematic reviews: (1) a review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with at least one year of follow-up assessing the impact of various obesity treatments on weight reduction
This 2013 randomized controlled trial assessed the cost-effectiveness of three primary care-based obesity interventions over two years: Usual Care (UC), Brief Lifestyle Counseling (BLC), and Enhanced Brief Lifestyle Counseling (EBLC). UC involved quarterly visits with a primary care provider; BLC added monthly weight loss counseling; EBLC included BLC components plus
