Journal of Osteoporosis and Physical Activity
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Department of Nuclear Medicine, 417 Army Share Fund Hospital (NIMTS), Athens, Greece

Biography

Dr. Athanasios Zafeirakis Currently working for the Orthopedic Department, Athens Medical Group, Psychiko Clinic, Athens, Greece. Dr. Athanasios Zafeirakis is a versatile writer and researcher that published extensively in specialized field.

Publications

• Research Article   
  Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Denosumab Compared to Bisphosphonates for Treating Post-Menopausal Osteoporosis in Greece
  Author(s): Georgios Renieris*, Eleni Georgaki, Natalia Renieri, Athanasios Georgokostas and Athanasios Zafeirakis
  
  Purpose: Osteoporosis consists an increasing economic burden for healthcare systems worldwide. In addition to prevention strategies, pharmaceutical treatment to reduce the risk for osteoporotic fractures is gaining focus. Data about the cost effectiveness of anti- osteoportic treatments in Greece is missing. We performed a cost- effectiveness analysis of the two golden standard treatment strategies, bisphosphonates and monoclonal antibodies, such as denosumab. Methods: Clinical data and data of bone absorptiometry of 128 post-menopausal women, who received antiosteoporotic treatment, were retrospectively collected. Based on this data a cost- effectiveness analysis was performed. As an indicator of effectiveness, we defined the patients’ transition, under anti- osteoporotic medication, into a condition in which all the criteria underlin.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2329-9509.21.9.245

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