The Use of Economic Evaluation in Pediatric Research

Glasgow et al reported a cost-utility analysis (CUA) of prophylactic dextrose gel compared with standard care for neonatal hypoglycemia in at-risk infants. 1 M.J. Edlin R. Harding J.E. Cost-utility vs J Pediatr. 2020; 226: 80-86.e1 Abstract Full Text PDF Scopus (4) Google Scholar They found that this simple intervention not only reduced long-term morbidity and mortality, but also saved money. Their is based on decision tree model, evaluated over time horizon 18 years. Cost-Utility Analysis Prophylactic Dextrose Gel Standard Care Neonatal Hypoglycemia At-Risk InfantsThe Journal PediatricsVol. 226PreviewTo evaluate the costs impact quality life using patients at increased risk developing hypoglycemia. Full-Text