National Horizon Scanning Unit (NHSU)
NHSU’s role is to provide “early warning” to Australian and New
Zealand policy makers of the consequences of new and emerging health
technologies. NHSU provides evaluations on devices, diagnostics and programs.
National Horizon Scanning Team
L to R Adriana Parrella, Prof Janet Hiller, Tracy Merlin, Linda Mundy
Publications
Access to Horizon Scanning Reports and Summaries available via the Australian and New Zealand Horizon Scanning Network site
MRI screening for breast cancer in genetically high-risk women
GlucoWatch™ for the non-invasive monitoring of glucose levels
Left ventricular assist devices for destination therapy
Retinal photography and the detection of diabetic retinopathy
Computer aided detection systems in mammography
Elecsys® ProBNP immunoassay for the diagnosis of congestive heart failure
The Meniett device for the treatment of Meniere’s disease
Combined CT and PET scanner
TherOx® System: hyperoxemic perfusion for the treatment of
microvascular ischemia in patients with acute myocardial infarction
Molecular Adsorbents Recirculating System (MARS)
Pillar Procedure for the treatment of sleep apnoea
Australian Health Review Mundy
L, Merlin T, Parrella A, Babidge W & Roberts D.The Australian and
New Zealand Horizon Scanning Network. Australian Health Review 2005;
29(4): 395-397
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