1.Cost-utility analysis of ciclesonide and budesonide in the treatment of mild to moderate bronchial asthma
Jie ZOU ; Jieying HUANG ; Lina WANG ; Wenwen DU ; Wei XU
China Pharmacy 2025;36(2):203-207
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the cost-utility of ciclesonide (CIC) versus budesonide (BUD) for the maintenance treatment of mild to moderate bronchial asthma. METHODS From the perspective of Chinese health service system, a Markov model was established based on the data from a clinical trial in China and some literature. The cycle length was 1 week, the time horizon was 60 years. A discount rate of 5% per year was applied. Cost-utility analysis was performed on therapeutic scheme of CIC and BUD using three times of China’s per capita gross domestic product (GDP) in 2023 as the threshold of willing-to-pay (WTP). One-way sensitivity analysis, probabilistic sensitivity analysis and scenario analysis were applied to test the uncertainty of basic analysis. RESULTS Compared with BUD scheme, the incremental cost of the CIC scheme was 9 401.67 yuan, and the incremental quality-adjusted life years(QALYs) were 0.001 3; incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) was 6 928 868.26 yuan/QALY, far beyond the threshold of WTP 268 074 yuan/QALY. One-way sensitivity analysis showed that the usage, dosage and unit price of CIC and BUD were parameters that had a significant impact on ICER; probabilistic sensitivity analysis showed that the basic analysis results were relatively robust; scenario analysis showed that, when the price of CIC reduced to 159.95 yuan/branch, the probability of CIC scheme having economics was similar to that of BUD scheme. CONCLUSIONS At the current price, CIC is not economical compared with BUD for the maintenance treatment of mild to moderate asthma, using three times of China’s GDP in 2023 as the threshold of WTP.
2.Cost-utility analysis of ciclesonide and budesonide in the treatment of mild to moderate bronchial asthma
Jie ZOU ; Jieying HUANG ; Lina WANG ; Wenwen DU ; Wei XU
China Pharmacy 2025;36(2):203-207
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the cost-utility of ciclesonide (CIC) versus budesonide (BUD) for the maintenance treatment of mild to moderate bronchial asthma. METHODS From the perspective of Chinese health service system, a Markov model was established based on the data from a clinical trial in China and some literature. The cycle length was 1 week, the time horizon was 60 years. A discount rate of 5% per year was applied. Cost-utility analysis was performed on therapeutic scheme of CIC and BUD using three times of China’s per capita gross domestic product (GDP) in 2023 as the threshold of willing-to-pay (WTP). One-way sensitivity analysis, probabilistic sensitivity analysis and scenario analysis were applied to test the uncertainty of basic analysis. RESULTS Compared with BUD scheme, the incremental cost of the CIC scheme was 9 401.67 yuan, and the incremental quality-adjusted life years(QALYs) were 0.001 3; incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) was 6 928 868.26 yuan/QALY, far beyond the threshold of WTP 268 074 yuan/QALY. One-way sensitivity analysis showed that the usage, dosage and unit price of CIC and BUD were parameters that had a significant impact on ICER; probabilistic sensitivity analysis showed that the basic analysis results were relatively robust; scenario analysis showed that, when the price of CIC reduced to 159.95 yuan/branch, the probability of CIC scheme having economics was similar to that of BUD scheme. CONCLUSIONS At the current price, CIC is not economical compared with BUD for the maintenance treatment of mild to moderate asthma, using three times of China’s GDP in 2023 as the threshold of WTP.
3.Development of Non-Invasive Bi-Level Breathing Therapy System.
Zhiying YUAN ; Mingyue LI ; Jieying SHAN ; Kai WANG ; Jilun YE ; Xu ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Instrumentation 2025;49(1):89-95
At present, there is no effective drug treatment for obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS). It is usually treated by mechanical ventilation through a ventilator. In this paper, a non-invasive bi-level breathing therapy system suitable for home scenarios is developed. The system supports single-level and bi-level positive airway pressure therapies, and introduces the function of inspiratory synchronous trigger based on flow monitoring to enhance the synchrony of patient-ventilator synchronization. The test results show that the performance indicators of the system meet expectations. Each ventilation mode can operate normally and can meet the requirements for the use of home non-invasive ventilators.
Humans
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Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/therapy*
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Equipment Design
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Noninvasive Ventilation/instrumentation*
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Respiration, Artificial
4.Incorporating Insights from Japan's Health Insurance Fund Regulation into China's Framework
Yuhao WANG ; Yuanyi WU ; Jieying HUANG ; Yuqi GU ; Jialong WANG ; Nana LU ; Wei XU
Chinese Health Economics 2024;43(11):91-96
Objective:To introduce the health insurance fund supervision model in Japan,compare the current situation of health insurance fund supervision in China,learn from experiences,and propose suggestions for improvement.Methods:By combining cases and regulatory effects,it introduces Japan's"guidance-inspection"based health insurance fund supervision model.Results:Japan's"guidance-inspection"based health insurance fund supervision model is relatively effective.Compared with China,it has a higher level of organizational hierarchy,focuses on education in its supervisory approach,clarifies the direction of patients'self-paid expences,and has a well-developed dual-way communication mechanism.Conclusion:China should establish a comprehensive health insurance fund supervision pathway,clearly define the resolution pathway for self-paid expenses caused by violations,and improve the mechanisms for negotiation and dispute resolution during the process.
5.Pathogenesis and Treatment of Recurrent Granulomatous Mastitis Based on "Deficiency, Toxin and Blood Stasis"
Aijing CHU ; Yuezhu WANG ; Jieying ZHENG ; Zhongyuan XIA
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(12):1287-1291
To explore the pathogenesis and treatment of recurrent granulomatous mastitis based on "deficiency, toxin and blood stasis". It is believed that the main pathogenesis of recurrent granulomatous mastitis is spleen and stomach deficiency due to chronic illness, and at the same time, the persistent or intermittent presence of various causes makes the residual toxin unclear, which leads to the stagnation of local meridians and collaterals in the breast, accumulation of lumps, and then suppuration. Deficiency of qi and blood in zang-fu organs is the main cause of this disease, and residual toxin is the key factor of this disease. The treatment should focus on promoting therapy, promoting with dispersing, expelling with supplementing, supplementing with warming and dredging, dissolving toxins and releasing stasis, and the prescription is based on modified Tuoli Xiaodu Powder (托里消毒散) or self-prescribed Jiangru No.2 Formula (浆乳2号方). Overall, the treatment should combine deficiency, toxin and blood stasis with different syndrome differentiation and treatment, reinforce healthy qi and express toxin, and activate blood circulation and dredge collaterals with flexibly modification, to promote disease healing.
6.Incorporating Insights from Japan's Health Insurance Fund Regulation into China's Framework
Yuhao WANG ; Yuanyi WU ; Jieying HUANG ; Yuqi GU ; Jialong WANG ; Nana LU ; Wei XU
Chinese Health Economics 2024;43(11):91-96
Objective:To introduce the health insurance fund supervision model in Japan,compare the current situation of health insurance fund supervision in China,learn from experiences,and propose suggestions for improvement.Methods:By combining cases and regulatory effects,it introduces Japan's"guidance-inspection"based health insurance fund supervision model.Results:Japan's"guidance-inspection"based health insurance fund supervision model is relatively effective.Compared with China,it has a higher level of organizational hierarchy,focuses on education in its supervisory approach,clarifies the direction of patients'self-paid expences,and has a well-developed dual-way communication mechanism.Conclusion:China should establish a comprehensive health insurance fund supervision pathway,clearly define the resolution pathway for self-paid expenses caused by violations,and improve the mechanisms for negotiation and dispute resolution during the process.
7.Incorporating Insights from Japan's Health Insurance Fund Regulation into China's Framework
Yuhao WANG ; Yuanyi WU ; Jieying HUANG ; Yuqi GU ; Jialong WANG ; Nana LU ; Wei XU
Chinese Health Economics 2024;43(11):91-96
Objective:To introduce the health insurance fund supervision model in Japan,compare the current situation of health insurance fund supervision in China,learn from experiences,and propose suggestions for improvement.Methods:By combining cases and regulatory effects,it introduces Japan's"guidance-inspection"based health insurance fund supervision model.Results:Japan's"guidance-inspection"based health insurance fund supervision model is relatively effective.Compared with China,it has a higher level of organizational hierarchy,focuses on education in its supervisory approach,clarifies the direction of patients'self-paid expences,and has a well-developed dual-way communication mechanism.Conclusion:China should establish a comprehensive health insurance fund supervision pathway,clearly define the resolution pathway for self-paid expenses caused by violations,and improve the mechanisms for negotiation and dispute resolution during the process.
8.Incorporating Insights from Japan's Health Insurance Fund Regulation into China's Framework
Yuhao WANG ; Yuanyi WU ; Jieying HUANG ; Yuqi GU ; Jialong WANG ; Nana LU ; Wei XU
Chinese Health Economics 2024;43(11):91-96
Objective:To introduce the health insurance fund supervision model in Japan,compare the current situation of health insurance fund supervision in China,learn from experiences,and propose suggestions for improvement.Methods:By combining cases and regulatory effects,it introduces Japan's"guidance-inspection"based health insurance fund supervision model.Results:Japan's"guidance-inspection"based health insurance fund supervision model is relatively effective.Compared with China,it has a higher level of organizational hierarchy,focuses on education in its supervisory approach,clarifies the direction of patients'self-paid expences,and has a well-developed dual-way communication mechanism.Conclusion:China should establish a comprehensive health insurance fund supervision pathway,clearly define the resolution pathway for self-paid expenses caused by violations,and improve the mechanisms for negotiation and dispute resolution during the process.
9.Incorporating Insights from Japan's Health Insurance Fund Regulation into China's Framework
Yuhao WANG ; Yuanyi WU ; Jieying HUANG ; Yuqi GU ; Jialong WANG ; Nana LU ; Wei XU
Chinese Health Economics 2024;43(11):91-96
Objective:To introduce the health insurance fund supervision model in Japan,compare the current situation of health insurance fund supervision in China,learn from experiences,and propose suggestions for improvement.Methods:By combining cases and regulatory effects,it introduces Japan's"guidance-inspection"based health insurance fund supervision model.Results:Japan's"guidance-inspection"based health insurance fund supervision model is relatively effective.Compared with China,it has a higher level of organizational hierarchy,focuses on education in its supervisory approach,clarifies the direction of patients'self-paid expences,and has a well-developed dual-way communication mechanism.Conclusion:China should establish a comprehensive health insurance fund supervision pathway,clearly define the resolution pathway for self-paid expenses caused by violations,and improve the mechanisms for negotiation and dispute resolution during the process.
10.Incorporating Insights from Japan's Health Insurance Fund Regulation into China's Framework
Yuhao WANG ; Yuanyi WU ; Jieying HUANG ; Yuqi GU ; Jialong WANG ; Nana LU ; Wei XU
Chinese Health Economics 2024;43(11):91-96
Objective:To introduce the health insurance fund supervision model in Japan,compare the current situation of health insurance fund supervision in China,learn from experiences,and propose suggestions for improvement.Methods:By combining cases and regulatory effects,it introduces Japan's"guidance-inspection"based health insurance fund supervision model.Results:Japan's"guidance-inspection"based health insurance fund supervision model is relatively effective.Compared with China,it has a higher level of organizational hierarchy,focuses on education in its supervisory approach,clarifies the direction of patients'self-paid expences,and has a well-developed dual-way communication mechanism.Conclusion:China should establish a comprehensive health insurance fund supervision pathway,clearly define the resolution pathway for self-paid expenses caused by violations,and improve the mechanisms for negotiation and dispute resolution during the process.

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