PURPOSE Status epilepticus (SE) is a major neurological condition associated with significant morbidity and mortality. No studies to evaluate the cost burden of SE have been performed to date. This study estimates the direct cost related to an inpatient admission for SE in an urban academic medical center. METHODS Cases of SE were defined based on a standard 30 min or greater seizure duration...

BACKGROUND Psoriasis has significant economic impact on patients. However, its total economic burden has not been fully quantified. OBJECTIVES To assess the annual economic burden of psoriasis in the United States. METHODS A systematic literature review was conducted to obtain estimates of the components of the economic burden of psoriasis. Prevalence estimates were used to estimate the 201...

Background: The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as a child neurodevelopmental disorder has increased significantly during the past 3 decades worldwide and in Iran. This chronic disease does not cause premature death and there is no definitive treatment. Thus, the cost of ASD is extremely heavy and overwhelming. The purpose of this study is to calculate the economic burden of ASD in...