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CADTH Symposium 2021 — Call for Abstract Reviewers
The CADTH Symposium Team has received many excellent abstract submissions for the 2021 CADTH Symposium to be held November 2, 3, and 4 online. The abstract review committee is currently reviewing each submission and we’ll be informing abstract submitters by the end of August regarding the status of their proposals. We’re looking forward to a robust and exciting 2021 CADTH Symposium program, while providing unique ways for Symposium participants to network and engage! Stay tuned for updates on the CADTH Symposium Website.
“CADTH in Conversation With…” — A New CADTH Speaker Series
CADTH’s first episode of “CADTH in Conversation with…” is now live on all streaming platforms. Gillian Leng, CBE, Chief Executive of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), joined CADTH President and CEO Suzanne McGurn for an insightful conversation on what the future holds for the UK’s influential NICE. Listen to the full podcast audio recording or watch the video recording.
Want to learn more about our work on COVID-19? Visit our CADTH COVID Evidence Portal.
CADTH Reimbursement Reviews
CADTH recently issued the following reimbursement recommendations:
- dabrafenib and trametinib for non-small-cell lung cancer BRAF V600 mutation
- fedratinib (Inrebic) for myelofibrosis
- tildrakizumab (Ilumya) for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis
- semaglutide (Rybelsus) for type 2 diabetes mellitus
- ozanimod (Zeposia) for multiple sclerosis, relapsing-remitting
- patiromer (Veltassa) for hyperkalemia for adults with chronic kidney disease
- dupilumab (Dupixent) for asthma
- luspatercept (Reblozyl) for beta-thalassemia‒associated anemia
CADTH Health Technology Reviews
CADTH recently published the following health technology reviews:
- Treatment Programs for Substance Use Disorder — Rapid Review
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Mental Health Services: A Literature Review — Rapid Review
- Abiraterone Acetate for Metastatic Castrate Sensitive Prostate Cancer — Rapid Review with Expert Input
- Conventional Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis — Rapid Review
- Laxatives and Erectile Dysfunction Medications to Treat Side Effects of Opioid Agonist and Methadone Maintenance Therapy — Rapid Review
- Genetic Carrier Screening for Cystic Fibrosis, Fragile X Syndrome, Hemoglobinopathies, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy — Rapid Review
- Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, or Substance Use Disorders — Rapid Review
- Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Adults and Children with Severe Respiratory Failure: A Qualitative Rapid Review — Rapid Review
- Rituximab for the Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis: A 2021 Update — Rapid Review
- Interventions for Violence Reduction towards Health Care Workers in the Emergency Department — Rapid Review
- Hybrid Closed-Loop Insulin Delivery Systems for People with Type 1 Diabetes — Appropriate Use Recommendation
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Mental Health Services — Environmental Scan
- Models of Care for Chronic Pain — Environmental Scan
- Overview of Formulary Management Practices of Publicly Funded Provincial and Territorial Drug Plans — Environmental Scan
- Bisphosphonate Drugs for the Treatment of Osteoporosis in Post-Menopausal Women — Final Report
- Single-Entry Models in Surgical Services — Policy Insight
CADTH Reference Lists
CADTH recently completed the following reference lists:
- Vitamin D Supplementation for the Prevention or Treatment of COVID-19 in Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities — Reference List
- Newer Biologics for the Treatment of Plaque Psoriasis — Reference List
- Monitoring Patients With Psychotic Disorders for Clozapine-Induced Myocarditis or Cardiomyopathy — Reference List
- Cleansing Wipes Versus Basin and Soap for Bathing in Acute Care or Long-Term Care Settings — Reference List
- Low Dose Five Year Intrauterine Devices for Treatment of Endometriosis — Reference List
- Midazolam for Patients in Palliative Care — Reference List
- Pill Crushing Devices and Pill Swallowing Gels for Use in Health Care Settings — Reference List
- First Dose of Antibiotics Administered Using Intravenous Push Versus Intravenous Mini Bag Systems — Summary of Abstracts
- Sliding-Scale Insulin Dosing for Long-Term Care Residents With Diabetes — Summary of Abstracts
- Acute Pain and Function Assessment Tools for Patients Undergoing Surgery — Summary of Abstracts
- Motor Interventions for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder — Summary of Abstracts
- Switching from Reference to Biosimilar Filgrastim in Pediatric Patients — Summary of Abstracts
- Transitional Pain Services for Patients Undergoing Surgery — Summary of Abstracts
CADTH Horizon Scanning
CADTH recently published the following horizon scans:
- Direct to Patient Virtual Visits — Emerging Health Technologies
- Wearable Respiratory Sensor for the Detection of Opioid-Induced Respiratory Depression — Health Technology Update
OTHER CADTH TOOLS
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Last Updated : July 13, 2021