Objective To demonstrate superiority of ranibizumab 0.5 mg monotherapy or combined with
laser over laser alone based on mean average change in best-corrected visual acuity …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to measure the population norms for the Japanese
versions of preference-based measures (EQ-5D-3L, EQ-5D-5L, and SF-6D). We also …

Objective: The objective of this study was to develop the classification system for version of
the SF-6D (SF-6Dv2) from the SF-36v2. SF-6Dv2 is an improved version of SF-6D, one of …

Background. Group mean estimates and their underlying distributions are the focus of
assessment for cost and outcome variables in economic evaluation. Research focusing on …

Background Valid and relevant estimates of health state preference weights (HSPWs) for
Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOS) categories are a key input of economic models evaluating …

Background Generalized anxiety disorder has a strong impact on health-related quality of
life. For this reason, it seems relevant to develop strategies allowing early diagnoses in …

Objectives To establish a normative profile of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) for Hong
Kong (HK) Chinese residents aged 18 years and above and to examine the relationship …

In health economics, utilities are cardinal values that reflect an individual's preferences for
different health outcomes. They are measured on an interval scale with zero reflecting states …

Background Some studies have reported a ceiling effect in EQ-5D-3L, especially in healthy
and/or young individuals. Recently, two further levels have been included in its …

Purpose To observe the long-term changes in dry eye symptoms and vision-related quality
of life in age-related cataract patients after phacoemulsification. Methods A total of 101 …