Emerging Technology Bulletins
- The reports below are available in pdf format.
New and Emerging Technology for Breast Cancer detection February 2009 (PDF 1099 KB)
- Nanomedicine February 2007 (NHSU/AHTA) (PDF 1373 KB)
- DNA Microarrays August 2007 (NHSU/AHTA) (PDF 1187 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.
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