Stephen Rice

Dr. Stephen Rice is a researcher at Newcastle University specializing in health economics and systematic reviews, with a focus on clinical cost-effectiveness and medical interventions. His collaborative work frequently engages with the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) appraisals, evaluating therapies for conditions like non-small cell lung cancer, health-care-associated infections, and diabetic retinopathy screening.

Research Interests center on cost-effectiveness analysis, public health economics, and systematic review methodologies. His publications often address rare diseases, chronic conditions like Primary Biliary Cirrhosis, and health policy frameworks.

Key Contributions include co-authoring high-impact evaluations for NICE Single Technology Appraisals, analyzing nutritional interventions for elderly populations, and exploring outcomes in malignant biliary obstruction treatments. His work emphasizes evidence-based policy and resource optimization in healthcare settings.