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FOKUS Patient and Penilla Gunther arranged the conference Future Days 2026, March 16-17 in Stockholm to discuss with national and international experts the challenges patients and society face from different diseases. Thomas Hofmarcher got the chance to present the IHE Cancer Comparator Report, where he provided a comparison between cancer and cardiovascular diseases. A lot …
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Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease leading to unpredictable hair loss — but its impact extends beyond the visible symptoms.
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Best thesis in health economics The Swedish Institute for Health Economics and the Bengt Jönsson Foundation for Health Economics Research are pleased to announce a scholarship of 50,000 SEK awarded to the best bachelor’s or master’s thesis in health economics for the academic year 2025/2026.
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As part of our work in PRIMEROSE WP5, IHE has contributed to a publication that highlights challenges and possible solutions for how molecularly targeted therapies can be evaluated from a health economic perspective.
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Europa Donna Slovenija organized an event in the Slovenian Parliament building to commemorate World Cancer Day. The discussion focused on the comparison of cancer care in Slovenia with other European countries and on the search for concrete and immediate solutions to improve the accessibility, efficiency, and long-term sustainability of the system. Special emphasis was placed …
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The study evaluates whether modern SCS technologies—both rechargeable and non-rechargeable systems, including multimodal stimulation—provide good value for patients with PSPS-2 compared with conventional medical management alone.
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How does cancer care in Ireland compare to national and European targets and to other Western European countries? This dashboard-style report provides a visual and quantitative description of selected performance indicators in all areas of cancer care. The analysis is based on both national and international databases. Ireland faces a growing cancer burden, but survival …
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Based on data from three Swedish lung clinics, the study shows that subcutaneous administration can reduce staff time, chair occupancy, and overall capacity strain — while maintaining comparable clinical efficacy. The findings highlight the potential for more efficient care delivery as demand for immunotherapy continues to grow.
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What are challenges women with endometrial cancer face in Taiwan? Our case study provides a comprehensive overview of the disease and economic burden and the care pathway. It also provides recommendations for improvement. For more information please contact Thomas Hofmarcher
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Poland stands at a critical crossroads in the fight against HPV‑related cancers. Despite cervical cancer being one of the most preventable cancer types in the world, the disease continues to place a heavy and unnecessary burden on Polish women. A new IHE report presents an evidence-based and expert-supported national roadmap designed to help Poland move …