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Loading metrics Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Josep Darbà , Alicia Marsà Josep Darbà, Alicia Marsà Published: December 23, 2020 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0244375 Figures Abstract Cancer is responsible annually for around 27% of all deaths in Spain, 15% of which are caused by colorectal cancer. This malignancy has increased its incidence considerably over the past years, which surely impacts global productivity losses.

To identify and evaluate the Spanish diabetes mellitus type 2 patients’ preferences on injection and medication frequency and complexity of the treatment of diabetes. Additionally, patients’ willingness to pay is evaluated. A total of 180 patients recruited from five health care centres in Spain completed a discrete choice experiment survey designed to evaluate patients’ preferences over three attributes discriminating by age, sex and patients experience with previous treatment.

ABSTRACT Introduction Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinomas (iCCA) are aggressive tumors, often diagnosed in advanced stages and with limited curative treatment options. Their incidence has raised in the past years, increasing their associated economic burden. This study aimed to measure hospital incidence and mortality of iCCA and to evaluate direct medical costs.