Characteristics, treatment patterns, healthcare resource use, and costs among pediatric patients diagnosed with neurofibromatosis type 1 and plexiform neurofibromas: a retrospective database analysis of a Medicaid population

CONCLUSIONS: This study showed that many pediatric patients newly diagnosed with NF1 and PN were initially treated with supportive care only, highlighting a substantial unmet medical need. This study also highlights the considerable economic burden among patients with NF1 and PN.PMID:34218725 | DOI:10.1080/03007995.2021.1940907

Source: Current Medical Research and Opinion - July 5, 2021 Category: Research Authors: Xiaoqin Yang Kaushal Desai Neha Agrawal Kirti Mirchandani Sagnik Chatterjee Eric Sarpong Shuvayu Sen Source Type: research