This issue of Health Technology Update features brief summaries of information on a broad range of medical technologies — from a robotic wheelchair that uses gyroscope technology to a self-expanding...

Summary Migraine is a common neurological disease and one of the leading causes of disability. The majority of adults with migraine use medications for their migraine attacks. Triptans are the most...

Summary Endobronchial valves are one-way valves placed in the airways of the most damaged parts of the lungs using bronchoscopy. Endobronchial valves may be used as an alternative to surgery to...

Methods These bulletins are not systematic reviews and do not involve critical appraisal or include a detailed summary of study findings. Rather, they present an overview of the technology and...

Introduction A Compilation of New and Emerging Health Technologies From Around the World CADTH’s Horizon Scanning Service identifies and monitors new and emerging health technologies likely to have a...

As the number of Canadians living with dementia rises, so does the demand for dementia-related care across the country. CADTH facilitated a roundtable discussion to hear about clinicians’ perspectives...

This is a new CADTH project. Projects listed as “in progress” are at various stages and points of completion. These products have different processes and timelines; therefore, the timing of posting of...

This is a new CADTH project. Projects listed as “in progress” are at various stages and points of completion. These products have different processes and timelines; therefore, the timing of posting of...

Summary Every year in Canada, there are more than 50,000 strokes and 14,000 deaths from stroke. Ischemic stroke is the most common type of stroke: 85% of strokes are ischemic. There are effective...

Summary Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) remains one of the leading causes of death in Canada. Cholesterol, specifically low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), is a major risk...