Solar Scan (R) for the detection and monitoring of melanoma

Parrella, A
Record ID 32006000639
English
Authors' results and conclusions: There is the potential for this technology to benefit a large number of patients, based on the high burden of skin cancer and the cost of detecting and treating melanoma and other skin cancers in the Australian population. However, the safety and effectiveness of this technology cannot be determined until further studies with the SolarScan are published.
Authors' recommendations: Technology is already diffusing into the Australian health system and will not impact significantly in the terms of policy or cost burden. HealthPACT recommends this technology be archived.
Details
Project Status: Completed
Year Published: 2005
URL for published report: Not Available
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: Australia
MeSH Terms
  • Dermoscopy
  • Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted
  • Melanoma
Keywords
  • Basal Cell Carcinoma
  • Melanoma
  • Microscopy
  • Self-examination
  • Skin Neoplasms
Contact
Organisation Name: Adelaide Health Technology Assessment
Contact Address: School of Public Health, Mail Drop 545, University of Adelaide, Adelaide SA 5005, AUSTRALIA, Tel: +61 8 8313 4617
Contact Name: ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Contact Email: ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Copyright: Adelaide Health Technology Assessment (AHTA)
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