Fahmida S Rahman, Nargess Ghassempour, Lara A Harvey, Kingsley E Agho, Gulay Avsar, Wadad K Tannous
{"title":"Quantifying the Economic Impact of Residential Fire-Related Fatalities in New South Wales, Australia.","authors":"Fahmida S Rahman, Nargess Ghassempour, Lara A Harvey, Kingsley E Agho, Gulay Avsar, Wadad K Tannous","doi":"10.1016/j.vhri.2026.102141","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vhri.2026.102141","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Structural fire is a common hazard to property, people and environment in Australia. New South Wales (NSW) accounts for over one-third of all these fires, including residential, and one-quarter of associated hospital admissions and deaths. Residential fire injuries cause long-term sufferings and fatalities, imposing significant socioeconomic burdens on families and society. However, limited literature exists on the economic cost of residential fire-related deaths. This study aims to estimate the economic cost of lives lost from residential fire incidents in NSW.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A population-based cohort study was conducted using linked fire brigade, health service, and mortality administrative data sets from 2005 to 2014. Human capital approach determined years of productive life loss for deaths aged 15 to 65 years, whereas years of life loss for all deaths were estimated using value of statistical life. Costs were expressed in constant 2024 Australian dollars. All deaths were assumed to occur within 30-days of a residential fire incident.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 341 residential fire-related deaths identified from linked data sets, of whom 179 were aged 15 to 65 years. Total years of productive life loss was 3306 years (18.5 per death), resulting in an economic loss of AU$320.9 million (AU$1.8 million per death). Total years of life loss across all deaths was 9012 years (26.4 per death), with an economic cost of AU$830.3 million (AU$2.4 million per death).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This is the first study to estimate economic cost of residential fire-related deaths in NSW using linked administrative data. The findings quantify the societal burden and inform fire prevention and public health policy.</p>","PeriodicalId":23497,"journal":{"name":"Value in health regional issues","volume":" ","pages":"102141"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149196829","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comparative Analysis of Medical Device Regulatory Frameworks Across Countries.","authors":"Bunchai Chongmelaxme, Nargis Saharan, Kok Pim Kua","doi":"10.1016/j.vhri.2026.102143","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vhri.2026.102143","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Regulatory frameworks for medical devices are continually evolving to keep pace with technological innovation, aiming to ensure safety and efficacy. However, regulatory requirements differ substantially across countries, creating challenges for manufacturers, regulators, and timely patient access to medical technologies. This study aims to comparatively analyze medical device regulatory frameworks across the 12 member countries of the International Medical Device Regulators Forum, as well as in Pakistan and Thailand.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A systematic search was conducted using PubMed and Scopus from inception to September 2025, supplemented by data from official national regulatory authority websites. Studies were selected based on their examination of regulatory frameworks, including structural components, required documentation, and associated challenges and benefits. Content analysis was applied to synthesize findings.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 755 identified records, 22 studies and 14 official regulatory websites met inclusion criteria. Definitions and classification systems varied, with 12 countries using a 4-tier model and 2 using a 3-tier classification. ISO 13485 certification was widely required for quality management system, whereas ISO 14155 was commonly mandated for clinical investigations. Key registration documents included technical dossiers, clinical evaluation reports, quality management system compliance evidence, and labeling. Approval timelines ranged from 3 to 24 months. Common challenges included centralized approval processes, regulatory complexity, and language translation barriers.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Despite harmonization efforts, significant variations in regulatory standards persist across countries. These differences may hinder timely and equitable access to medical devices. Greater alignment of regulatory practices could enhance global access to safe, effective, and innovative medical technologies.</p>","PeriodicalId":23497,"journal":{"name":"Value in health regional issues","volume":" ","pages":"102143"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149196849","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Weng Tong Ho PhD, William Wee Lee Chan MD, Yi Ching Yuen MClinPharm, Rui Xue Lee PhD, Michelle Limei Poon MD, Sanjay de Mel MD, Anand D. Jeyasekharan MD, Andreas Voss MD, Edward Chow PhD
{"title":"EE109 FUNCTIONAL PRECISION MEDICINE TESTING IMPROVED THE CLINICAL OUTCOME OF NON-HODGKIN LYMPHOMA PATIENTS WITH ACCEPTABLE COST-EFFECTIVENESS","authors":"Weng Tong Ho PhD, William Wee Lee Chan MD, Yi Ching Yuen MClinPharm, Rui Xue Lee PhD, Michelle Limei Poon MD, Sanjay de Mel MD, Anand D. Jeyasekharan MD, Andreas Voss MD, Edward Chow PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.vhri.2026.101826","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.vhri.2026.101826","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23497,"journal":{"name":"Value in health regional issues","volume":"55 ","pages":"Article 101826"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149200061","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ken Eng Masters of Economics, Brian Im MA, Glen Ewaschuk Masters of Economics
{"title":"EE37 ECONOMIC COST OF ILLNESS: A ONE OF A KIND CANADIAN STUDY COMPARING COSTS OF ILLNESSES USING STANDARD AND CONSISTENT METHODOLOGY","authors":"Ken Eng Masters of Economics, Brian Im MA, Glen Ewaschuk Masters of Economics","doi":"10.1016/j.vhri.2026.101755","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.vhri.2026.101755","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23497,"journal":{"name":"Value in health regional issues","volume":"55 ","pages":"Article 101755"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149199035","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jayraj Patil M. Pharm, Mahendra Kumar Rai PhD, Manasa Vishnubhotla M.S. Pharmaceutical Sciences
{"title":"EPH21 EVALUATING THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN HYPERURICEMIA AND PERIODONTITIS: EVIDENCE FROM A TARGETED LITERATURE REVIEW","authors":"Jayraj Patil M. Pharm, Mahendra Kumar Rai PhD, Manasa Vishnubhotla M.S. Pharmaceutical Sciences","doi":"10.1016/j.vhri.2026.101858","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.vhri.2026.101858","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23497,"journal":{"name":"Value in health regional issues","volume":"55 ","pages":"Article 101858"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149199101","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"EE66 IMPACT AND COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF DOXYCYCLINE POST-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS FOR SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS IN AUSTRALIAN MEN WHO HAVE SEX WITH MEN","authors":"Hao Lai MPH, Mingwang Shen PhD, Lei Zhang PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.vhri.2026.101783","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.vhri.2026.101783","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23497,"journal":{"name":"Value in health regional issues","volume":"55 ","pages":"Article 101783"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149199051","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Thanaphon Namporn PharmD, Pinaki Ghosh PhD, Jaume García López PhD
{"title":"EE32 BUDGET IMPACT OF CHLORHEXIDINE-COATED SUTURES VERSUS STANDARD POLYGLACTIN 910 SUTURES IN AN APPENDECTOMY AND CHOLECYSTECTOMY PROCEDURES IN THAILAND","authors":"Thanaphon Namporn PharmD, Pinaki Ghosh PhD, Jaume García López PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.vhri.2026.101750","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.vhri.2026.101750","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23497,"journal":{"name":"Value in health regional issues","volume":"55 ","pages":"Article 101750"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149199063","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Seongmin Yoon PharmD, Minseol Jang PharmD, Hae Sun Suh MA, MS, PhD
{"title":"EPH5 ASSOCIATION OF AGE AT E-CIGARETTE INITIATION WITH SMOKING BEHAVIORS, SUICIDALITY, AND MENTAL HEALTH AMONG KOREAN ADOLESCENTS","authors":"Seongmin Yoon PharmD, Minseol Jang PharmD, Hae Sun Suh MA, MS, PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.vhri.2026.101842","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.vhri.2026.101842","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23497,"journal":{"name":"Value in health regional issues","volume":"55 ","pages":"Article 101842"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149199083","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}