"Technology, High-Cost" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Advanced technology that is costly, requires highly skilled personnel, and is unique in its particular application. Includes innovative, specialized medical/surgical procedures as well as advanced diagnostic and therapeutic equipment.
| Descriptor ID |
D013675
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| MeSH Number(s) |
N03.880.502
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Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Technology, High-Cost".
Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more specific than "Technology, High-Cost".
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| 1999 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Technology, High-Cost" by people in Profiles.
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A critical review of cost reduction in neonatal intensive care. II. Strategies for reduction. J Perinatol. 2001 Mar; 21(2):121-7.
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The sensitivity and specificity of forecasting high-cost users of medical care. Med Care. 1999 Aug; 37(8):815-23.
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Medical technologies: restraint or discretion? J Gen Intern Med. 1990 Mar-Apr; 5(2):178-9.