Health technology assessment : HTA
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Health Technol Assess · Nov 2018
Meta AnalysisAssessing prognosis and prediction of treatment response in early rheumatoid arthritis: systematic reviews.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, debilitating disease associated with reduced quality of life and substantial costs. It is unclear which tests and assessment tools allow the best assessment of prognosis in people with early RA and whether or not variables predict the response of patients to different drug treatments. ⋯ The National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment programme.
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Health Technol Assess · Nov 2018
Meta AnalysisLow-dose computed tomography for lung cancer screening in high-risk populations: a systematic review and economic evaluation.
Diagnosis of lung cancer frequently occurs in its later stages. Low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) could detect lung cancer early. ⋯ The National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment programme.
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Health Technol Assess · Nov 2018
Brain and spinal stimulation therapies for phantom limb pain: a systematic review.
Although many treatments exist for phantom limb pain (PLP), the evidence supporting them is limited and there are no guidelines for PLP management. Brain and spinal cord neurostimulation therapies are targeted at patients with chronic PLP but have yet to be systematically reviewed. ⋯ The National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment programme.