Health technology assessment : HTA
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Health Technol Assess · Sep 2014
ReviewA systematic review and economic evaluation of diagnostic strategies for Lynch syndrome.
Lynch syndrome (LS) is an inherited autosomal dominant disorder characterised by an increased risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) and other cancers, and caused by mutations in the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) mismatch repair genes. ⋯ The National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment programme.
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Health Technol Assess · Sep 2014
ReviewSystematic review and modelling of the cost-effectiveness of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging compared with current existing testing pathways in ischaemic cardiomyopathy.
Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) is increasingly used to assess patients for myocardial viability prior to revascularisation. This is important to ensure that only those likely to benefit are subjected to the risk of revascularisation. ⋯ The National Institute of Health Technology Assessment programme.