Research and Practice
These reports are available without cost at the websites below:
CADTH HTAs
Long-Acting Beta2-Agonist and Inhaled Corticosteroid Combination Therapy for Adult Persistent Asthma: Systematic Review of Clinical Outcomes and Economic Evaluation. CADTH, November 2009:
Fecal Immunochemical Testing in Colorectal Cancer Screening of Average Risk Individuals: Economic Evaluation. CADTH, October 2009:
Radioimmunotherapies for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: Systematic Review of Clinical Effectiveness, Cost-Effectiveness, and Guidelines. CADTH, October 2009:
Computed Tomography for Pediatric Patients: Review of Clinical Effectiveness and Indications for Use. CADTH, September 2009:
Fecal Immunochemical Tests for Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Systematic Review of Accuracy and Compliance. CADTH, September 2009:
TomoTherapy, Gamma Knife, and CyberKnife Therapies for Patients with Tumours of the Lung, Central Nervous System, or Intra-abdomen: A Systematic Review of Clinical Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness. CADTH, September 2009:
Technologies to Reduce Errors in Dispensing and Administration of Medication in Hospitals: Clinical and Economic Analyses. CADTH, August 2009:
Endobronchial Ultrasound for Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Staging: A Review of the Clinical- and Cost-Effectiveness. CADTH, August 2009:
HTAs from Other Organizations
Screening Mammography for Women Aged 40 to 49 Years: Update. AETMIS, October 2009:
Comparative Analysis of Pasteurization and Thermal Disinfection in a Washer-Disinfector: Anesthesia and Respiratory Devices. AETMIS, September 2009:
Initial Staging of Esophageal Cancer: Systematic Review of the Performance of Diagnostic Methods. AETMIS, June 2009:
Consensus Statement on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) — Across the Lifespan. Institute of Health Economics, October 2009:
Specialized Multidisciplinary Community-Based Care Series. Ontario Medical Advisory Secretariat, October 2009:
Diabetes Strategy Evidence Platform. Ontario Medical Advisory Secretariat, October 2009:
Oral Appliances for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Ontario Medical Advisory Secretariat, September 2009:
Screening Methods for Early Detection of Colorectal Cancers and Polyps. Ontario Medical Advisory Secretariat, September 2009:
Point-of-Care International Normalized Ratio (INR) Monitoring Devices for Patients on Long-term Oral Anticoagulation Therapy. Ontario Medical Advisory Secretariat, September 2009:
reviews/pdf/rev_poc_20090928.pdf
Optical Coherence Tomography for Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Macular Edema: An Evidence-Based Analysis. Ontario Medical Advisory Secretariat, September 2009:
Phakic Intraocular Lenses for the Treatment of Refractive Errors: An Evidence-Based Analysis. Ontario Medical Advisory Secretariat, September 2009:
Fenestrated Endovascular Grafts for the Repair of Juxtarenal Aortic Aneurysms: An Evidence-Based Analysis. Ontario Medical Advisory Secretariat, July 2009:
The Impella® Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device. McGill Technology Assessment Unit of the McGill University Health Centre, June 2009:
Clinical Efficacy and Cost of Allogenic Acellular Dermal Matrix (AADM) in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction of Post Mastectomy Cancer Patients. McGill Technology Assessment Unit of the McGill University Health Centre, May 2009:
New Canadian Practice Guidelines
Active Management of the Third Stage of Labour: Prevention and Treatment of Postpartum Hemorrhage. Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, October 2009:
Antibiotic Therapy in Preterm Premature Rupture of the Membranes. Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, September 2009:
Evaluation of Prenatally Diagnosed Structural Congenital Anomalies. Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, September 2009: http://www.sogc.org/guidelines/documents/gui234CO0909.pdf
Guidelines for the Management of Vasa Previa. Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, August 2009:
Preimplantation Genetic Testing. Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, August 2009:
Guideline for Screening for Cervical Cancer, Revised in 2009. Toward Optimized Practice, October 2009.
Post-Thrombotic Syndrome (Clinical Guide). Thrombosis Interest Group of Canada, October 2009:
H1N1 Management Guidelines for Pregnancy, Postpartum and Newborns with Suspected or Confirmed H1N1 Influenza Virus (Novel H1N1). British Columbia Perinatal Health Program, September 2009:
Individual and Community Based Measures to Help Prevent Transmission of Influenza-Like-Illness (ILI) in the Community, Including the Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 2009 Virus. Public Health Agency of Canada, September 2009:
Management of Acute Otitis Media. Canadian Paediatric Society, September 2009:
Guidelines for Paediatric Emergency Equipment and Supplies for a Physician’s Office. Canadian Paediatric Society, August 2009:
Nutrition in Neurologically Impaired Children. Canadian Paediatric Society, August 2009:
Management of Dysfunctional Tear Syndrome: a Canadian Consensus. Consensus Panel on Management of Dysfunctional Tear Syndrome, August 2009:
High-intensity Focused Ultrasound for Prostate Cancer: Guideline Recommendations. Cancer Care Ontario Program in Evidence-based Care. July 2009:
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Early-Stage Breast Cancer: Guideline Recommendations. Cancer Care Ontario Program in Evidence-based Care, July 2009:
Canadian Recommendations for the Prevention and Treatment of Malaria Among International Travellers – 2009. Public Health Agency of Canada, July 2009:
Decision Support for Adults Living with Chronic Kidney Disease. Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario, July 2009:
Initial Evaluation and Referral Guidelines for Management of Pelvic/Ovarian Masses. Society of Gynecologic Oncologists of Canada / Society of Canadian Colposcopists, July 2009:
Supporting Clients on Methadone Maintenance Treatment. Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario, July 2009:
Cite as: Morrison A., Ens B., Polisena J., Husereau D. Health Technology Update, Issue 12, Ottawa: Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health; 2009.
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Health Technology Update is a source of information for those involved in planning and providing health care in Canada. The information contained in this newsletter is based on a limited literature review and should not be construed as a recommendation for or against the use of a particular health technology. Readers should also be aware that a lack of good quality evidence to support effectiveness does not necessarily mean a lack of effectiveness, particularly in the case of new and emerging technologies.
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