Background. Obesity is well known for being associated with significant economic repercussions.
Bariatric surgery is the only evidence-based solution to this problem as well as a cost-…

Background Tumor necrosis factor-α antagonists (anti-TNF-α) have been associated with
drug-induced liver injury. However, cases of anti-TNF-α-associated acute liver failure have only …

To estimate the incremental cost-effectiveness of a liver transplant program that utilizes
normothermic machine perfusion (NMP) alongside static cold storage (SCS) compared to SCS …

Background: Severe obesity is associated with adverse health outcomes and increased risk
of death. This study evaluates the real-world cost–utility of therapy for severe obesity, from …

Introduction The objective of this study was to determine the short-term cost impact that medical
tourism for bariatric surgery has on a public healthcare system. Due to long wait times for …

A multidisciplinary approach to the care of these patients at an experienced liver surgery
center is warranted.

Despite the fact that obesity is a known risk factor for comorbidities and complications, there
is evidence suggesting a survival advantage for patients classified by body mass index (BMI…

Background Medical tourists are defined as individuals who intentionally travel from their
home province/country to receive medical care. Minimal literature exists on the cost of …

Background The presence of a “weekend effect”, that is, increased morbidity/mortality for
patients admitted to the hospital on a weekend, has been reported in numerous studies across …

Uninsured and low socioeconomic status patients who suffer burn injuries have disproportionately
worse morbidity and mortality. The Affordable Care Act was signed into law with the …