At present time, there is an increasing impetus to use laparoscopic surgery (LS) or minimally invasive surgery for the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Empirical evidence, however, has demostrated an unequal access to LS amongst the different types of patients\' health insurance schemes(i.e. CSMBS, UC) in Thailand. Therefore, this study aims to

Abstract Background: Over the last decade, the prevalence of obesity (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2) in Thailand has been rising rapidly and consistently. Estimating the cost of obesity to society is an essential step in setting priorities for research and resource use and helping improve public awareness of th

Abstract (provisional) Background Over the last decade, the prevalence of obesity (BMI >= 25 kg/m2) in Thailand has been rising rapidly and consistently. Estimating the cost of obesity to society is an essential step in setting priorities for research and resource use and helping improve pu

Abstract Aim Alcohol related disease conditions are responsible for a significant proportion of morbidity and mortality in Sri Lanka. This study quantified the economic cost of selected alcohol related disease conditions in Sri Lanka in 2015. Methods This study uses the prevalence-based cost

Abstract Introduction Cancer has a high mortality rate and morbidity burden in Sri Lanka. This study estimated the economic cost of smoking and smokeless tobacco (ST) related to cancers in Sri Lanka in 2015. Methods Prevalence-based cost of illness is calculated according to the guidelines o

Cervical cancer is a major cause of health burden in Thailand. However, the composite of cost of treatment among cervical cancer patients has not been studied. The objective of this study is to estimate the life-time treatment costs and quality of life among different diagnostic staging of invasive cervical cancer in Thailand using the social viewp

With countries progressing towards high COVID-19 vaccination rates, strategies for border reopening are required. This study focuses on Thailand and Singapore, two countries that share significant tourism visitation, to illustrate a framework for optimizing COVID-19 testing and quarantine policies f

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) and represents a significant global health concern. Infectious agents can be easily spread through respiratory droplets, and TB patients face a significant risk of mortality. The traditional sputum-based TB

Background Sputum-based diagnostic methods for pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) are challenging for patients who cannot produce sputum. Non-sputum-based approaches, such as tongue swab (TS), can address this gap. This study conducts an early Health Technology Assessment (HTA) of TS for PTB diagno

Background Sputum-based diagnostic methods for pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) are challenging for patients who cannot produce sputum. Non-sputum-based approaches, such as tongue swab (TS), can address this gap. This study conducts an early Health Technology Assessment (HTA) of TS for PTB diagnosi