Horizon Scanning Reports - ASERNIP-S NET-S
Australia and New Zealand Horizon Scanning Network - Technologies Assessed
The reports below are available in pdf format.
Print versions may be requested by sending an email to the healthpact.secretariat@health.gov.au
- Desensitisation protocols for human leukocyte antigen antibodies in renal transplantation (June 2009) (PDF 491 KB)
- Filter-type embolic protection devices for carotid artery stenting (February 2009) (PDF 474 KB)
- Continuous flow VADS (November 2008) (PDF 488 KB)
- ABO incompatible kidney transplantation (May 2008) (PDF 419 KB)
- Sleeve gastrectomy as a single stage bariatric procedure (October 2007) (PDF 461 KB)
- Genetic screening for familial hypercholesterolaemia (August 2007) (PDF 483 KB)
- Intraoperative ultrasound for breast lesion localisation during breast conserving surgery (lumpectomy) (August 2007) (PDF 476 KB)
- Autologous bone marrow cell transplantation for myocardial infarction (May 2007) (PDF 827 KB)
- Proton beam therapy for the treatment of neoplasms involving cranial structures (May 2007) (PDF 971 KB)
- Proton beam therapy for the treatment of uveal melanoma (May 2007) (PDF 740 KB)
- Enterra® Therapy Gastric Electrical Stimulation (GES) System for the treatment of the symptoms of medically refractory gastroparesis (March 2006) (PDF 486 KB)
- OP-1 Putty® for posterolateral lumbar fusion (March 2006) (PDF 306 KB)
- Injectable silicone biomaterial implants (December 2005) (PDF 456 KB)
- Endokeratoplasty for decompensated corneal endothelium (February 2005) (PDF 1011 KB)
- The Tan-Bianchi procedure and modifications (August 2004) (PDF 406 KB)
- Minimally invasive oesophagectomy (August 2004) (PDF 296 KB)
- Collagen meniscal implants (July 2004) (PDF 251 KB)
- Intraoperative radiation therapy (April 2004) (PDF 322 KB)
Reports presented on the Horizon Scanning website are based on information available at the time of research and cannot be expected to cover any developments arising from subsequent improvements to health technologies. The reports are based on a limited literature searches and are not a definitive statement on the safety, effectiveness or cost-effectiveness of the health technology covered. The Commonwealth does not guarantee the accuracy, currency or completeness of the information in the reports presented on this site. The reports are not intended to be used as medical advice and are not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, nor should they be used for therapeutic purposes or as a substitute for a health professional's advice. The Commonwealth does not accept any liability for any injury, loss or damage incurred by use of or reliance on the information contained within these reports.
Page currency, Latest update: 28 October, 2009
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