Medical economics
Medical marijuana laws may affect workers' compensation claims
New research published in Health Economics indicates that after US states passed medical marijuana laws, workers' compensation claims declined.
Feb 05, 2020
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News tagged with economic benefits
Health
Sights set on solving problem smoking
A new approach to support long-term smokers to quit will be trialled in South Australia this year, building on a decade of research into finding solutions to tobacco addiction.
Jan 06, 2020
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Long-acting contraception has proven highly effective but is restricted by some hospitals
Long-acting reversible contraceptives like intrauterine implants have greatly reduced unintended pregnancies and abortions, but government protections allowing religious hospitals to restrict care are limiting access to health ...
Dec 17, 2019
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Medical research
Treatment for leading cause of blindness generates billions in value to society
Researchers at the University of Southern California have developed an economic model to quantify the benefits of treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration (wAMD), the leading cause of blindness in western countries. ...
Nov 15, 2019
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Immunology
One third of patients with severe asthma are taking harmful doses of oral steroids
A third of patients with severe asthma are taking harmful doses of oral steroids, according to a study of several thousand people in The Netherlands, presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress today.
Oct 02, 2019
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Health
Curbing diesel emission could reduce big city mortality
U.S. cities could see a decline in mortality rates and an improved economy through midcentury if federal and local governments maintain stringent air pollution policies and diminish concentrations of diesel freight truck ...
Sep 30, 2019
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Health
Restricting SNAP benefits could hurt millions of Americans—and local communities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is trying to restrict access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
Jul 30, 2019
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Increased use of partial knee replacement could save the NHS £30 million per year
New research from a randomised clinical trial published today in The Lancet and funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) shows that partial knee replacements (PKR) are as good as total knee replacements ...
Jul 18, 2019
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Pediatrics
Economic downturns may affect children's mental health
Research linking economic conditions and health often does not consider children's mental health problems. In a new Health Economics study, investigators found that U.S. children's mental health worsened as the economy weakened. ...
Jun 05, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Women in developing countries need radiotherapy and vaccines for cervical cancer
A first of its kind study is reporting that millions of women in low- and middle-income countries will need life-saving radiotherapy to treat their cervical cancer, despite the growth of essential human papilloma virus (HPV) ...
May 29, 2019
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