Islet cell transplantation for the treatment of non-uremic type 1 diabetic patients with severe hypoglycemia
Guo B, Harstall C, Corabian P
Record ID 32003000494
English
Authors' objectives:
The objectives of this report were to systematically review the medical literature on the efficacy/effectiveness and safety of islet cell transplantation for non-uremic type 1 diabetic patients who have severe hypoglycemia or uncontrolled diabetes despite compliance with an insulin regimen and to provide scientifically sound rational for determining the status of this procedure for this specific sub-group of patients.
Authors' methods:
Systematic review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2003
URL for published report:
http://www.ihe.ca/advanced-search/islet-cell-transplantation-for-the-treatment-of-non-uremic-type-1-diabetic-patients-with-severe-hypoglycemia
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Cell Transplantation
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
- Islets of Langerhans Transplantation
Contact
Organisation Name:
Institute of Health Economics
Contact Address:
1200, 10405 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T5J 3N4. Tel: +1 780 448 4881; Fax: +1 780 448 0018;
Contact Name:
djuzwishin@ihe.ca
Contact Email:
djuzwishin@ihe.ca
Copyright:
<p>Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research (AHFMR)</p>
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