I am a
Home I AM A Search Login

Papers of the Week


Papers: 8 Oct 2022 - 14 Oct 2022


Human Studies


2022


Front Oncol


12

Early economic modeling of magnetic resonance image-guided high intensity focused ultrasound compared to radiotherapy for pain palliation of bone metastases.

Authors

Simões Corrêa Galendi J, Yeo S Y, Grüll H, Bratke G, Akuamoa-Boateng D, Baues C, Bos C, Verkooijen HM, Shukri A, Stock S, Müller D
Front Oncol. 2022; 12:987546.
PMID: 36212449.

Abstract

Magnetic Resonance Image-guided High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (MR-HIFU) is a non-invasive treatment option for palliative patients with painful bone metastases. Early evidence suggests that MR-HIFU is associated with similar overall treatment response, but more rapid pain palliation compared to external beam radiotherapy (EBRT). This modelling study aimed to assess the cost-effectiveness of MR-HIFU as an alternative treatment option for painful bone metastases from the perspective of the German Statutory Health Insurance (SHI).