THYROID NODULES: GLOBAL, ECONOMIC AND PERSONAL BURDEN
Journal Title: International scientific journal Science and Innovation - Year 2024, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Thyroid nodules have received attention due to changes in population surveillance systems and growing concerns about the associated financial burden on health care systems, payers, and patients. In this review, we found that prevalence rates vary widely depending on detection method and may be particularly pronounced in asymptomatic patients undergoing routine screening. Incidence rates may particularly increase in low- and middle-income countries and may decrease in higher-income countries. Over the past few decades, the evaluation and treatment of thyroid nodules has become more complex with the advent of fine-needle aspiration biopsy, specialized biomarkers, and molecular testing. However, gaps remain in risk stratification, which can lead to significant treatment costs. Some molecular tests, such as the Afirma Gene Sequencing Classifier, can result in diagnostic costs of US$17,873 while achieving only a modest reduction in the number of diagnostic lobectomies performed on patients (from 11.6% to 9.7% in one research). The out-of-pocket costs associated with treating thyroid nodules continue to result in significant financial toxicity for patients, especially for people with thyroid cancer. Additional cost-effectiveness analysis is needed to improve current treatment systems for thyroid nodules, and new clinical tools are needed to avoid unnecessary testing and treatment
Authors and Affiliations
Khalimova Z. Yu. , Dadakhanova М. B.
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP732570
- DOI 10.5281/zenodo.10700664
- Views 61
- Downloads 0
MEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL ACTIVITIES AS OBJECTS OF LEGAL AND LAW PROTECTION
Recently, cases of problems related to the provision of safe and high-quality medical care have become more frequent. Experts note the fact of an increase in the number of offenses and crimes related to the medical and p...
THE EASIEST WAY OF TEACHING ENGLISH LANGUAGE TO YOUNG CHILDREN
This article gives information about different methods of teaching English language to young children. Strategies of teaching languages in easy way. Teaching games, songs and stories to young adults. How to improve 4 ski...
TETHERED SPINAL CORD IN THE GENESIS OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS IN CHILDREN WITH OSTEONEUROLOGIC DYSPLASIA
The purpose of the study is to establish the frequency of individual anatomical variants, their clinical and neurological manifestations; to evaluate the effectiveness of complex treatment of children with fixed spinal c...
STATE REGULATION AND ANALYSIS OF TOURIST SERVICES MARKET
The article reveals the role and importance of state regulation of the market of tourist services on the basis of scientific and theoretical analysis of the concept of “basic conditions structure - behavior – result”
THE ROLE OF MATHEMATICS IN INCREASING THE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE OF THE FUTURE ECONOMIST
This article emphasizes the importance of integrating mathematics and economics for the development of the competencies of future economists and the uniqueness of this approach to learning based on the requirements for m...