| The economic value of investing in regenerative medicine. | |
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PMID: 20499720 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This article discusses the science of regenerative medicine and presents evidence that investments towards the development of this technology will reduce total health care output. Use of regenerative medicine will also be an important factor in eliminating chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and Parkinson's disease. Investment in regenerative medicine is a sound strategy for several reasons: human suffering will be reduced, if not eliminated; and the economy will be stimulated by creating employment opportunities, generating additional income and tax revenues, increasing worker productivity, creating new conglomerates, and reducing insurance costs. This article discusses some of the latest advances in regenerative medicine as well as the progress that has been made in the development of new stem cell therapies. |
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Authors:
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Aftab Hussain; Patrick A Rivers |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of health care finance Volume: 36 ISSN: 1078-6767 ISO Abbreviation: J Health Care Finance Publication Date: 2009 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-05-26 Completed Date: 2010-07-22 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9503024 Medline TA: J Health Care Finance Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 45-54 Citation Subset: IM |
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College of Applied Sciences & Arts, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, USA. |
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Chronic Disease
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economics*,
therapy Cost Control Cost-Benefit Analysis Health Care Costs / trends Humans Insurance, Health / economics, trends Regenerative Medicine / economics*, trends Stem Cell Transplantation / trends United States / epidemiology |
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