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Health Economics

China Faces Intensifying Dementia Care Crisis by 2040

As China's elderly population continues to grow, the nation faces a looming crisis in dementia care that demands immediate attention. With informal care still...

Poland’s Lost Years: Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Workforce Mortality

Poland's battle with COVID-19 left an indelible mark on its demographic and economic landscape, with significant workforce implications. As the pandemic wreaked havoc globally,...

Latin America Faces Severe Economic Impact from Chronic Chagas Disease

The complexities of dealing with chronic Chagas disease (CCD) in Latin America extend beyond health, with communities grappling with significant economic challenges. Though the...

Germany Assigns Fixed Reimbursement Category to Ranolazine Tablets

Germany's Joint Federal Committee (G-BA) made a landmark decision on December 18, 2025, emphasizing the regulation of pharmaceutical pricing and reimbursement. The committee set...

G-BA Raises Annual Therapy Costs for Mirikizumab in Crohn’s Disease Patients

A pivotal decision by Germany's Joint Federal Committee (G-BA) on January 13, 2026, revised the known annual therapy costs associated with Mirikizumab, particularly for...

Examining the Financial and Resource Challenges of Delivering Gene Therapy for Hemophilia

Gene therapy holds great promise for treating hemophilia, offering potential long-term solutions to those with hemophilia A and B. Yet, addressing its financial and...

Glofitamab Cost Evaluation Sparks Strategic Adjustments in DLBCL Treatment

As the year 2026 unfolds, the German Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) has embarked on a critical mission to reassess the cost implications of treating...

European Medicines Agency Evaluates Fenticonazole Safety Protocols

In a recent development that holds significance for pharmaceutical vigilance across Europe, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has undertaken a comprehensive review of the...

Prostate Cancer Therapy Inequities Persist Despite Universal Health Care

Access to groundbreaking therapies for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC) remains unequal despite healthcare advances. A comprehensive study conducted in Ontario, Canada, seeks to...

Pharmac Eases Access to Rare Disorder Treatments with Nitisinone Funding

In a transformative decision aimed at improving healthcare access for individuals with rare disorders, Pharmac announced it would fund the treatment nitisinone for patients...

G-BA Approves Critical Amendment to Drug Cost Guidelines for Ulcerative Colitis Treatment

The pharmaceutical landscape for ulcerative colitis (UC) treatment undergoes a significant realignment as the Joint Federal Committee (G-BA) issues an essential amendment affecting therapeutic...

Sugemalimab Plus Chemotherapy Faces Economic Hurdle for Gastric Cancer Treatment in China

China's healthcare system stands at a crucial crossroads with the introduction of integrating sugemalimab and chemotherapy (S + C) for treating advanced gastric or...

Older Adults Rethink Statin Deprescribing: Divergent Attitudes in Three Continents

Navigating the intricate landscape of medication management in older adults necessitates a delicate balance between clinical advice and personal beliefs. As individuals age, their...

AbbVie and Trump Private Agreement Enhances Medicine Affordability for Millions

In a significant stride towards making healthcare more affordable in the United States, AbbVie has entered into a landmark agreement with the Trump administration....

Strengthening Strategies for Brucellosis Management in Iran

Brucellosis continues to pose significant challenges to public health and the economy in Iran. Despite its critical impact, efforts to tackle the disease suffer...

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