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Horizon Scanning Reports

Horizon Scanning Reports are compiled on priority technologies for specific clinical questions. They provide an overview of emerging technologies and related clinical advantages with specific reference to patient group and use, assessing importance and documenting previous research. The reports also identify the outstanding research questions as well as expected outcomes.

Each report is evaluated by a panel of experts and more detailed secondary reports are compiled on selected technologies. Reports are disseminated to the NIHR Health Assessment Programme (HTA) and commissioners.

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» The Methods used to write Horizon Scanning reports are available here.

28 September 2011

Point of care B-type natriuretic peptide testing

28 September 2011

Point-of-care testing for Hepatitis C virus

1 August 2011

Point-of-care test (POCT) for C-reactive protein (CRP)

15 July 2011

Automated lung sound analysis for asthma

28 June 2011

Spirometry in primary care for COPD case finding, self-monitoring and remote technology.

8 June 2011

Estimating central blood pressure and arterial stiffness in primary care using non-invasive automated pulse wave analysis.

18 February 2011

Point-of-care test for cardiac troponin

27 January 2011

Point-of-Care International Normalised Ratio coagulometers for self-management of oral anticoagulation.

27 October 2010

Point-of-care test for total white blood cell count

25 October 2010

Point of care urine albumin:creatinine ratio test for the early detection and management of renal disease and as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease

23 October 2009

Point of Care test for the analysis of lipid panels

7 August 2009

Point of care blood test for ketones in diabetes patients