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2009     NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme Routine antenatal anti-D prophylaxis for RhD-negative women: a systematic review and economic evaluation
2009     HAYES, Inc. TriFlange acetabular prosthesis for failed total hip arthroplasty with massive acetabular defects
2009     HAYES, Inc. Rituxan (Genentech Inc. and Biogen Idec Inc.) for Graft-Versus-Host Disease
2009     Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures -Surgical (ASERNIP-S) Desensitisation protocols for human leukocyte antigen antibodies in renal transplantation
2009     National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Balloon catheter insertion for Bartholin's cyst or abscess. NICE interventional procedures guidance 323
2009     NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme Amantadine, oseltamivir and zanamivir for the prophylaxis of influenza (including a review of existing guidance no. 67): a systematic review and economic evaluation
2009     HAYES, Inc. Selective head cooling (Olympic Cool-Cap (Natus Medical Inc.) for treatment of perinatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE)
2009     National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Electrocautery cutting balloon treatment for pelviureteric junction obstruction. NICE interventional procedures guidance 324
2009     Penn Medicine Center for Evidence-based Practice (CEP) Evidence-based design for hospital noise reduction
2009     The Swedish Council on Health Technology Assessment (SBU) [Computerized training for children with ADHD]
2009     HAYES, Inc. SpeechEasy (Janus Development Group Inc.) for treatment of stuttering
2009     National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Endopyelotomy for pelviureteric junction obstruction. NICE interventional procedures guidance 325
2009     HAYES, Inc. Trabectome (NeoMedix Corp.) for treatment of glaucoma
2009     National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Laparoscopic augmentation cystoplasty (including clam cystoplasty). NICE interventional procedures guidance 326
2009     Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH) Technologies to reduce errors in dispensing and administration of medication in hospitals: clinical and economic analyses
2009     HAYES, Inc. Bioimpedance for assessment of lymphedema
2009     Health Services Assessment Collaboration (HSAC) Review of national and international clinical practice guidelines for the management of Borderline Personality Disorder: a systematic review.
2009     National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Extracorporeal albumin dialysis for acute liver failure. NICE interventional procedures guidance 316
2009     Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures -Surgical (ASERNIP-S) The effect of fatigue on surgeon performance
2009     HAYES, Inc. Cialis (tadalafil) (Lilly USA LLC) for postprostatectomy erectile dysfunction
2009     Health Services Assessment Collaboration (HSAC) Comparison of diagnostic accuracy between immunochemical and guaiac based faecal occult blood tests for colorectal cancer detection: a systematic review of the literature.
2009     National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Individually magnetic resonance imaging-designed unicompartmental interpositional implant insertion for osteoarthritis of the knee. NICE interventional procedures guidance 317
2009     HTA Database, Centre for Reviews and Dissemination, University of York (CRD) Effectiveness and efficiency of primary care based case management for chronic diseases: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized and non-randomized trials. (Protocol for a systematic review)
2009     HAYES, Inc. Electrophysiological testing for diagnosing central auditory processing disorder (CAPD)
2009     Health Services Assessment Collaboration (HSAC) The effectiveness of interventions to increase the delivery of effective smoking cessation treatments in primary care settings - the ABCs
2009     National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Placement of pectus bar for pectus excavatum (also known as MIRPE or the Nuss procedure). NICE interventional procedures guidance 310
2009     HAYES, Inc. Heparin-bonded polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) gore propaten vascular graft (W.L. Gore & Associates Inc.) for treatment of peripheral arterial disease
2009     Health Services Assessment Collaboration (HSAC) Microvolt T-wave alternans test
2009     National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for refractory plantar fasciitis. NICE interventional procedures guidance 311
2009     HAYES, Inc. Needleless intravenous infusion devices and bloodstream infections in patients
2009     Basque Office for Health Technology Assessment (OSTEBA) [Validation of an assessment scale of the risk of pressure ulcers in hospitalized children]
2009     National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for refractory tennis elbow. NICE interventional procedures guidance 313
2009     Finnish Office for Health Care Technology Assessment (Finohta) [Green laser treatment of hyperplasia of the prostate]
2009     HAYES, Inc. Inpatient treatment for bulimia nervosa
2009     HAYES, Inc. Patellofemoral replacement for isolated osteoarthritis of the knee
2009     Finnish Office for Health Care Technology Assessment (Finohta) Surgical treatment of morbid obesity
2009     Health Services Assessment Collaboration (HSAC) Combined CT and SPECT (SPECT-CT) scanning in oncology: horizon scanning report
2009     National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Prosthetic intervertebral disc replacement in the lumbar spine. NICE interventional procedures guidance 306
2009     Finnish Office for Health Care Technology Assessment (Finohta) [Long term sensors for measuring blood sugar]
2009     HAYES, Inc. Photodynamic therapy with visudyne (verteporfin) (QLT Inc.) for central serous retinopathy (CSR)
2009     Health Services Assessment Collaboration (HSAC) Magnetic resonance spectroscopy for the initial diagnosis and staging of prostate, brain, breast and other cancers: horizon scanning report
2009     Basque Office for Health Technology Assessment (OSTEBA) [The coordination between primary and specialized healthcare from the point of view of the professionals]
2009     National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Image-guided radiofrequency excision biopsy of breast lesions. NICE interventional procedures guidance 308
2009     HAYES, Inc. Insuflow laparoscopic gas conditioning device (Lexion Medical LLC)
2009     NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme Vitamin K to prevent fractures in older women: a systematic review and economic evaluation
2009     HAYES, Inc. Photodynamic therapy with visudyne (verteporfin) (QLT Inc.) for choroidal hemangioma
2009     Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Cost-effectiveness of CT colonography to screen for colorectal cancer
2009     Health Services Assessment Collaboration (HSAC) Systematic review update: 64-slice or higher computed tomography angiography in the investigation of patients with suspected coronary artery disease
2009     Basque Office for Health Technology Assessment (OSTEBA) [Group monitoring of psychotic patients in the public health network of the Basque Autonomous Community]
2009     National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Sinus tarsi implant insertion for mobile flatfoot. NICE interventional procedures guidance 305
2009     NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme Improving the evaluation of therapeutic interventions in multiple sclerosis: the role of new psychometric methods
2009     NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme Screening to prevent spontaneous preterm birth: systematic reviews of accuracy and effectiveness literature with economic modelling
2009     HAYES, Inc. Photodynamic therapy with visudyne (verteporfin) (QLT Inc.) for idiopathic subfoveal choroidal neovascularization (CNV)
2009     NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme Cetuximab plus radiotherapy for the treatment of locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck
2009     Basque Office for Health Technology Assessment (OSTEBA) [Study of urgent and emergency health services in the Basque Autonomous Community: analysis and proposals for improvement]
2009     National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Percutaneous endoscopic laser cervical discectomy. NICE interventional procedures guidance 303
2009     NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme Treatment of severe ankle sprain: a pragmatic randomised controlled trial comparing the clinical effecitveness and cost-effectiveness of three types of mechanical ankle support with tubular bandage. The CAST trial
2009     NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme The clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of bariatric (weight loss) surgery for obesity: a systematic review and economic evaluation
2009     HAYES, Inc. Pneumatic compression therapy for mastectomy-related lymphedema
2009     Health Services Assessment Collaboration (HSAC) Problematic substance use in older adults: a rapid literature scan
2009     Basque Office for Health Technology Assessment (OSTEBA) [Health impact assessment of the Integral Regeneration Plan of Uretamendi-Betolaza and beltway]
2009     National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Corneal endothelial transplantation. NICE interventional procedures guidance 304
2009     Haute Autorite de sante (HAS) [Dental prostheses with ceramic and/or milled cores (full assessment)]
2009     NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme Non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV: a systematic review
2009     NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of methods of storing donated kidneys from deceased donors: a systematic review and economic evaluation
2009     Technology Assessment Unit of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) Opportunity costs associated with technology expansion in the MUHC
2009     HAYES, Inc. Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) interbody cages for spinal fusion
2009     Health Services Assessment Collaboration (HSAC) How to increase the delivery of effective smoking cessation treatments in primary care settings: guidance for doctors, nurses, other health professionals and healthcare organisations
2009     Basque Office for Health Technology Assessment (OSTEBA) [Confidentiality of medical records. Analysis of the current situation and areas for improvement in their use and management]
2009     National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Tenotomy of horizontal eye muscles for nystagmus (with reattachment at their original insertions). NICE interventional procedures guidance 299
2009     NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme Blood glucose self-monitoring in type 2 diabetes: a randomised controlled trial
2009     NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme Psychological interventions for postnatal depression: cluster randomised trial and economic evaluation. The PONDER trial
2009     Technology Assessment Unit of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) The Impella percutaneous ventricular assist device
2009     HAYES, Inc. Pooled human thrombin or recombinant human thrombin versus bovine thrombin for surgical hemostasis
2009     Health Services Assessment Collaboration (HSAC) Photoselective vaporisation for benign prostatic hyperplasia: a rapid literature scan
2009     Basque Office for Health Technology Assessment (OSTEBA) [Analysis of the adequacy of diagnostic indications of the following application techniques of cerebral MR: MR spectroscopy, diffusion, gadolinum perfusion and cerebral functional-activation MR in advanced neurological diagnosis]
2009     National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Transmyocardial laser revascularisation for refractory angina pectoris. NICE interventional procedures guidance 301
2009     NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme How far does screening women for domestic (partner) violence in different health-care settings meet criteria for a screening programme? Systematic reviews of nine UK National Screening Committee criteria
2009     NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme Randomised preference trial of medical versus surgical termination of pregnancy less than 14 weeks' gestation (TOPS)
2009     Technology Assessment Unit of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) Subthalamic deep brain stimulation (DBS): clinical efficacy, safety and cost compared to medical therapy for the treatment of Parkinson's Disease
2009     HAYES, Inc. Reclast (Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.) for bone loss prevention during breast cancer chemotherapy
2009     Health Services Assessment Collaboration (HSAC) What assessment tools are used both in New Zealand and in other countries for grading of evidence?
2009     Basque Office for Health Technology Assessment (OSTEBA) [Improving the care of elderly patients with chronic pathologies]
2009     National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Percutaneous laser revascularisation for refractory angina pectoris. NICE interventional procedures guidance 302
2009     Belgian Health Care Knowledge Centre (KCE) The value of EEG and evoked potentials in clinical practice
2009     NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme Spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain of neuropathic or ischaemic origin: systematic review and economic evaluation
2009     Agence d'évaluation des technologies et des modes d'intervention en santé (AETMIS) [In vitro fertilization: comparative profile of European and Oceania countries]
2009     HAYES, Inc. Acamprosate for alcoholism
2009     Technology Assessment Unit of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma
2009     Health Services Assessment Collaboration (HSAC) Intestinal transplants: a rapid literature scan
2009     The Regional Health Technology Assessment Centre (HTA-centrum) Abdominal plastic surgery after massive weight reduction
2009     National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Combined bony and soft tissue reconstruction for hip joint stabilisation in proximal focal femoral deficiency (PFFD). NICE interventional procedures guidance 297
2009     NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme The role of magnetic resonance imaging in the identification of suspected acoustic neuroma: a systematic review of clinical and cost effectiveness and natural history
2009     Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) Active surveillance and radical prostatectomy for clinically localized, low-risk prostate cancer
2009     Technology Assessment Unit of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) Clinical efficacy and cost of Allogenic Acellular Dermal Matrix (AADM) in implant-based breast reconstruction of post mastectomy cancer patients
2009     Health Services Assessment Collaboration (HSAC) Screening for the early detection of acoustic neuroma in patients with asymmetric sensorineural hearing loss: a rapid literature scan of MRI and other surveillance methods
2009     The Regional Health Technology Assessment Centre (HTA-centrum) [Intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging in neurosurgery]
2009     National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Ex-vivo hepatic resection and reimplantation for liver cancer. NICE interventional procedures guidance 298
2009     NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme Dipsticks and diagnostic algorithms in urinary tract infection: development and validation, randomised trial, economic analysis, observational cohort, and qualitative study
2009     Institute for Clinical Effectiveness and Health Policy (IECS) Physical activity for the treatment of morbid obesity