Objective: To determine the cost effectiveness and cost utility of acetylcysteine versus dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) for patients with reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), from a societal viewpoint. Design: An economic evaluation was conducted alongside a double-dummy, double-blind, randomised,...

Clinical studies in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) provide valuable information on the course and outcome of the disease whereas clinical trials provide information on optimal treatment for patients. This paper discusses measurement concepts and most frequently used measures in RA. To...