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Information > Evidence-based Commissioning Collaboration > List of Topics

The Evidence-based Commissioning Collaboration has commissioned the following topics

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2006/7

Topics worked on in detail

Full Reviews

Use of Stereotactic Radiosurgery in the Treatment of Cerebral Metastases - Curative Intent and Palliative Intent
- Stereotactic scoping search
- Stereotactic Report

Curative Atrial Ablation in Atrial Fibrillation in Patients who are Simultaneously Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
- Curative Atrial Ablation scoping search
- Curative Atrial Ablation Report

Cranial Banding and Plagiocephaly/Brachycephaly
- Cranial Banding scoping search
- Cranial Banding Report

The Use of Excimer Light Source in the Treatment of Psoriasis, Vitiligo and Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
- Excimer Light Source scoping search
- Excimer Light Source Report

Cost-Effectivesness of Abdominoplasty following Substantial Weight Loss
- Abdominoplasty scoping search
- Abdominoplasty Report

Scoping Searches Only

Omalizumab for Severe Asthma
- Omalizumab scoping search

The Use of the Drug Natalizumab in the Treatment of Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
- Natalizumab scoping search

Cost Effectiveness of Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment for Life Threatening Infections
- Hyperbaric Oxygen scoping search

2005

Topics worked on in detail

Full Reviews

An Evaluation of Different Embryo Transfer Strategies

Gender Reassignment Surgery in Trans Gender Men and Women

Use of Non-Invasive Ventillation in the Treatment of MND, General Neuromuscular Conditions, COPD, Central Respiratory Failure

Mini Reviews

Enhanced External Counter Pulsation (EECP) Treatment (for Angina)
- EECP scoping search 2005
- EECP Report

Mohs Surgery for Basel Cell Carcinoma

Scoping Searches Only

Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplantation scoping search 2005

Other Topics Proposed

Anastrazole as Adjuvant Treatment in Breast Cancer
- Anastrazole scoping search 2005

Asymptomatic Cartoid Stenosis - Use of Stents/Surgery for Long Term Stroke Prevention
- ACS Scoping search 2005

Functional Electrical Stimulation for the Correction of Drop Foot after Stroke or Upper Motor Neurone Lesions (e.g. Multiple Sclerosis)
- FES scoping search 2005

Prostate Specific Antigen Tests
- PSA scoping search 2005

Rituximab for Mantle Cell Lymphoma
- Rituximab scoping search 2005

Use of Stereotactic Radiosurgery in the Treatment of Cerebral Metastases - Curative and Palliative Intent
- Stereotactic radiosurgery scoping search 2005

2004/5

Blood and Marrow Transplants - Four Common Leukaemias

Erythropoietin (EPO) for Multiple Myeloma and Myleodysplasia

Deep Brain Stimulation for Conditions other than Parkinson's Disease

Blood and Marrow Transplants - Lymphoma

Blood and Marrow Transplants - Myeloma

Novel Diagnostic Tests for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
- CFS/ME Report
- Steering Group Minutes
  - Appendix B CFS/ME Slides

Enzyme Replacement Therapies for Lysosomal Storage Disorders
- Enzyme replacement therapy for Gauchers Disease and other ultra orphan diseases

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