AHTA - National Horizon Scanning Unit (NHSU) prioritising summaries 2010
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
November 2010
- Artificial Corneas (PDF 433 KB)
- eFlow® Rapid neubliser for the treatment of patients with cystic fibrosis (PDF 197 KB)
- Targeted screening for cardiovascular risk for all adults between 40-74 years (PDF 295 KB)
- Acoustic cardiography for the diagnosis of heart failure (PDF 418 KB)
- MRI compatible dual chamber pacemaker (PDF 258 KB)
- Non-heart beating donors for kidney transplantation (PDF 311 KB)
- Penumbra system for endovascular thrombus removal for treatment of ischaemic stroke patients (PDF 190 KB)
- Robot-assisted therapy for long-term upper limb impairment after stroke (PDF 199 KB)
- Quit onQ SMS for smoking cessation support for individuals (PDF 240 KB)
- Subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) for patients at risk of sudden cardiac death (PDF 203 KB)
- Triggerfish® continuous intraocular pressure monitoring system for the improved management of glaucoma patients (PDF 299 KB)
- Vaginal brachytherapy for treatment of women with high-intermediate risk of endometrial cancer (PDF 149 KB)
- CellSearch®: detection of circulating tumour cells for the prognosis and improved management of cancer patients (PDF 732 KB)
September 2010
- Closed-loop insulin delivery system (‘artificial pancreas’) for management of hypoglycaemia in type 1 diabetics (Updated) (PDF 567 KB)
- Extracorporeal shock wave therapy for the treatment of angina (PDF 178 KB)
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy for colorectal cancer screening (PDF 215 KB)
- Velscope® for oral cancer screening (PDF 170 KB)
- Zilico hand-held device for rapid cervical cancer detection (PDF 190 KB)
June 2010
- GeneSearch™ Breast Lymph Node Assay (PDF 506 KB)
- Retinal implants to restore light perception in individuals blinded by retinitis pigmentosa (PDF 255 KB)
- Rehabilitation of stroke patients using virtual reality games (PDF 183 KB)
- Diagnostic tests for ovarian cancer (PDF 172 KB)
- Rapid molecular assays for the diagnosis of sepsis and identification of sepsis causing pathogens (PDF 409 KB)
April 2010
- Scintimammograms or breast-specific gamma imaging (BSGI) for the evaluation of disease spread in woman diagnosed with breast cancer (PDF 263 KB)
- Cytochrome P450 gene test to establish the correct warfarin dose in patients requiring oral anti-coagulant therapyCytochrome P450 gene test to establish the correct warfarin dose in patients requiring oral anti-coagulant therapy (PDF 168 KB)
- Home ultraviolet B (UVB) phototherapy for the treatment of severe psoriasisHome ultraviolet B (UVB) phototherapy for the treatment of severe psoriasis (PDF 174 KB)
- HLA mismatched and NIMA-matched unrelated cord blood transplants for patients who require a haematopoietic stem cell transplant to treat haematological malignanciesHLA mismatched and NIMA-matched unrelated cord blood transplants for patients who require a haematopoietic stem cell transplant to treat haematological malignancies (PDF 179 KB)
- Renal sympathetic denervation for the treatment of resistant hypertension Renal sympathetic denervation for the treatment of resistant hypertension (PDF 235 KB)
- Autologous Haematopoietic Stem cell Transplantation (HSCT) for the regeneration of insulin-producing pancreatic cells in type 1 diabetics (PDF 168 KB)
- Screening for lung cancer utilising computed tomography(CT) (PDF 224 KB)
- Lipochip® for the genetic diagnosis of familial hypercholesterolaemia (PDF 181 KB)
- T-Stat for the detection of ischaemia (PDF 271 KB)
- Hand-held portable mini ultrasounds for applications including emergency rooms and ambulances (PDF 208 KB)
- MRI-safe incubator for premature infants (PDF 198 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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