Research and Practice
These reports are available without cost at the websites below:
CADTH HTAs
Clopidogrel versus Other Antiplatelet Agents in the Secondary Prevention of Vascular Events in Adults with Cerebrovascular Disease: Clinical and Cost-Effectiveness Analyses. CADTH, December 2009:
Portable Monitoring Devices for Diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea at Home: Review of Accuracy, Cost-Effectiveness, Guidelines, and Coverage in Canada. CADTH, December 2009:
HTAs from Other Organizations
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Breast Cancer Treatment : Technical Aspects. AETMIS, 2009:
Curative Treatment for Esophageal Cancer: Systematic Review of Neoadjuvant Therapy and Chemoradiotherapy Alone. AETMIS, 2009:
Population-Based Smoking Cessation Strategies: A Summary of a Select Group of Evidence-Based Reviews. Ontario Medical Advisory Secretariat, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, 2010:
Airway Clearance Devices for Cystic Fibrosis: An Evidence-Based Analysis. Ontario Medical Advisory Secretariat, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, 2009:
Ultraviolet Phototherapy Management of Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis: An Evidence-Based Analysis. Ontario Medical Advisory Secretariat, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, 2009:
- http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/providers/program/mas/tech/reviews/pdf/rev_uv_photo_20091201.pdf
New Canadian Practice Guidelines
Extended-Release Medications for Children and Adolescents with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Canadian Paediatric Society, November 2009:
Family-Based Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa: Guidelines for the Community Physician. Canadian Paediatric Society, January 2010:
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease — Clinical Approach in Adults. Guidelines & Protocols Advisory Committee. British Columbia Ministry of Health Services, December 2009:
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Guidelines & Protocols Advisory Committee. British Columbia Ministry of Health Services, December 2009:
National Retinoblastoma Strategy Canadian Guidelines for Care. Canadian Ophthalmological Society, December 2009:
Osteoarthritis in Peripheral Joints ― Diagnosis and Treatment. Guidelines & Protocols Advisory Committee. British Columbia Ministry of Health Services, December 2009:
Cardiac Risk Assessment Before the Use of Stimulant Medications in Children and Youth. Canadian Paediatric Society, November 2009:
2009 Canadian Cardiovascular Society/Canadian Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Dyslipidemia and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in the Adult — 2009 Recommendations. Canadian Journal of Cardiology, October 2009:
A New Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine: What Should Physicians Know and Do? Canadian Paediatric Society, October 2009:
Cite as: Murphy G., Morrison A., Bérubé A., Husereau D. Health Technology Update, Issue 13, Ottawa: Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health; 2010.