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Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Bulletin 18 December 2002
[web: http://www.ncchta.org] [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
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(Next bulletin January 2003)
Contents: 1) News and recently published HTA monographs
2) Forthcoming HTA monographs
3) New projects
4) How to obtain HTA monographs
5) How to reserve a copy of a forthcoming monograph
6) About HTA, and this bulletin and how to contact us
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1) News and recently published HTA monographs
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Themed HTA Update: Diabetes
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The second issue of our Themed Update series is now available,
focusing this time on Diabetes. Most hospitals and primary care
trusts across the country should be receiving a copy through the
Centre for Research and Dissemination<RIGHT SINGLE QUOTATION MARK>s single contact point
distribution network. The update is also available on our website
at:
http://www.ncchta.org/sundry/diabetesthemed.htm
In addition, we have a limited stock of printed copies at the
NCCHTA. Please email [log in to unmask] if you would like one.
HTA on CD
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The 3rd issue of HTA on CD is just out, now updated to include
150 monographs, representing £10 million of funded research.
Order your copy from:
http://www.ncchta.org/htacd.htm
HTA 10th Anniversary Conference: 15th October 2003, London
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We are pleased to give advance notice of our tenth anniversary
conference, which will be taking place on the 15th October 2003 at
Church House, Westminster, London. Confirmed speakers include
Lord Hunt, Health Minister and Sir John Pattison, the Department
of Health's Director of Research, Analysis & Information. Look
out for further details on:
http://www.ncchta.org/newevents.htm
Call for Proposals
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A reminder that submissions for outline (Primary Research) & full
Proposals (Secondary Research) must reach the NCCHTA offices by
Thursday 23rd January 2003, before 5 p.m., for consideration by
the HTA Commissioning Board at its March 2003 Meeting. See:
http://www.ncchta.org/advert.htm
SEASONS GREETINGS from NCCHTA!
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We will be closed from 21st December and will re-open on the 2nd
January next year <EN DASH> orders for monographs which we cannot process
before the holidays will be despatched promptly in the New Year.
HTA Monographs
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161 monographs have now been published since the start of the
programme.
Since the last bulletin the HTA monographs listed below have been
published (see section 4 below on how to obtain HTA monographs).
A full list is available at
http://www.ncchta.org/ProjectData/3_publication_listings_ALL.asp
Volume 6 (issue number in brackets)
Volume 6 (25) A systematic review update of the clinical
effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of glycoprotein IIb/IIIa
antagonists
http://www.ncchta.org/project.asp?PjtId=1262
This is the 10th monograph to be published addressing coronary
heart disease.
Volume 6 (28) Clinical effectiveness and cost-consequences of
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in the treatment of sex
offenders
http://www.ncchta.org/project.asp?PjtId=1263
This is the 10th monograph to be published in the area of mental
health.
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2) Forthcoming HTA monographs
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Monographs of the following projects are expected within the next
5 weeks:
HTA 6(31) Screening for hepatitis C among injecting drug
users and in genitourinary medicine clinics: systematic reviews
of effectiveness, modelling study and national survey of current
practice.
http://www.ncchta.org/project.asp?PjtId=1246
HTA 6(14) The clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness
of vinorelbine for breast cancer: a systematic review and
economic evaluation.
http://www.ncchta.org/project.asp?PjtId=1260
HTA 6(34) A comparative study of hypertonic saline, daily and
alternate day rhDNase in cystic fibrosis
http://www.ncchta.org/project.asp?PjtId=1037
HTA 6(19) The clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of
the use of human growth hormones in adults
http://www.ncchta.org/project.asp?PjtId=1271
HTA 6(35) A systematic review of the costs and effectiveness of
different models of paediatric home care
http://www.ncchta.org/project.asp?PjtId=1132
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3) New projects commissioned by the HTA programme
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Since the last bulletin the following project has started:
01/14/10 - A randomised controlled trial to estimate the clinical
and cost-effectiveness of four different methods of mechanical
support in severe ankle sprains
http://www.ncchta.org/project.asp?PjtId=1309
In addition, the following projects commissioned on behalf of
NICE, also started:
02/17/01 Rituximab (Mabthera) for aggressive non Hodgkin's
lymphoma
http://www.ncchta.org/project.asp?PjtId=1344
02/18/01 Imatinib (Glivec) for first line treatment of chronic
myeloid leukaemia
http://www.ncchta.org/project.asp?PjtId=1343
4) How to obtain HTA monographs
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The HTA website provides access to all published monographs and
executive summaries for electronic viewing/download and ordering
at this URL:
http://www.ncchta.org/ProjectData/3_publication_select.asp
You can also fax your request to the HTA offices on 023 8059 5639
stating clearly the volume and issue number(s) and whether you
require an executive summary or the full printed version.
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5) How to reserve a copy of a forthcoming monograph
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You can reserve printed copies of these monographs in advance of
publication by faxing the NCCHTA offices on 023 8059 5639 and
quoting the volume and issue details.
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6) About Health Technology Assessment and this bulletin
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a) About the HTA programme
b) NCCHTA contact details
c) About this bulletin and how to subscribe
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a) About the HTA programme
The HTA programme is a national programme of research established
and funded by the Department of Health's Research and Development
programme.
The National Coordinating Centre for Health Technology Assessment
NCCHTA), based at the University of Southampton, coordinates the
HTA programme under contract from the Department of Health's RDD
Division.
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