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Title Topic Completed Funder
Healthcare-associated infections Infections and infestations 2013 ECDPC
Ruxolitinib for the treatment of myelofibrosis Cancer 2013 NICE STA
Advisory Group for National Specialised Services Methods and resources 2012 NIHR HTA/AGNSS
Adjunctive colposcopy technologies Cancer 2012 NICE DA
Bone markers Musculoskeletal 2012 HTA TAR
Omalizumab for asthma in adults and children Respiratory disorders 2012 NICE TAR (MTA)
Spinal fusion Musculoskeletal 2012 Yale University
Tafamidis for TTR-FAP Neurological 2012 NIHR HTA/AGNSS
Acupuncture for osteoarthritis of the knee Complementary therapies 2011 NIHR
Dabigatran etexilate to prevent stroke Cardiovascular 2011 NICE STA
EOS low dose 2D/3D X-ray imaging system Musculoskeletal 2011 NICE DA
Fingolimod for MS Musculoskeletal 2011 NICE STA
Frozen shoulder Musculoskeletal 2011 HTA Programme
Maximizing the impact of systematic reviews Knowledge transfer 2011 NIHR/CLAHRC LYB
Monitoring children's growth (2010) Child health 2011 HTA TAR
Neuroimaging for epilepsy (2010) Neurological 2011 HTA TAR
Register of ongoing systematic reviews Methods and resources 2011 No external funding
Retigabine for epilepsy Neurological 2011 NICE STA
Secondary prevention of relapse in depression Mental health/behavioural 2011 HTA TAR
Smoking in pregnancy Lifestyle and public health 2011 DHPRP/PHRC
Bevacizumab for breast cancer Cancer 2010 NICE STA
Capecitabine for advanced gastric cancer Cancer 2010 NICE STA
Follow up of childhood cancer survivors Cancer 2010 Macmillan Cancer Support
Golimumab for psoriatic arthritis Musculoskeletal 2010 NICE STA
Omalizumab for severe persistent allergic asthma in children Respiratory disorders 2010 NICE STA
Photodynamic therapy (2009) Cancer 2010 HTA TAR
Sun protection resources to prevent skin cancer Cancer 2010 NICE
Trastuzumab for gastric cancer Cancer 2010 NICE STA
Aldosterone antagonists for post-MI heart failure Cardiovascular 2009 HTA TAR
Alitretinoin for hand eczema Skin disorders 2009 NICE STA
Antiemetics for nausea and vomiting Child health 2009 Candlelighters
Dissemination of research Knowledge transfer 2009 MRC PHSRN
Dronedarone for atrial fibrillation Cardiovascular 2009 NICE STA
FNP decision rules Child health 2009 MRC
FNP serum markers Child health 2009 MRC
Impact of price on smoking Lifestyle and public health 2009 DHPRP/PHRC
Medical podcasts Knowledge transfer 2009 No external funding
Paracetamol and NSAIDS post surgery Perioperative care 2009 HTA TAR
Presumed consent for organ donation Lifestyle and public health 2009 HTA TAR
Psoriatic arthritis (2009) Musculoskeletal 2009 NICE TAR
Topotecan for cervical cancer Cancer 2009 NICE STA
Adverse effects in economic models Methods and resources 2008 HTA TAR
Adverse effects in systematic reviews Methods and resources 2008 No external funding
Bereavement by suicide Mental health/behavioural 2008 DHPRP
Colour vision testing Endocrine/metabolic 2008 HTA Programme
Endovascular aneurysm repair Cardiovascular 2008 NICE TAR
Enhanced external counter pulsation Cardiovascular 2008 HTA TAR
Hitting the Headlines Knowledge transfer 2008 NLH
Influenza drug treatments Infections and infestations 2008 NICE TAR
Promoting breastfeeding Obstetrics/gynaecology 2008 HTA Programme
Stapled haemorrhoidectomy Digestive system 2008 NICE TAR
Sugammadex for reversal of muscle relaxation in GA Perioperative care 2008 NICE TAR
Tobacco control Lifestyle and public health 2008 DHPRP
Trastuzumab (Herceptin) in the media Cancer 2008 No external funding
Catheter ablation in atrial fibrillation Cardiovascular 2007 NICE TAR
Different treatment durations of clopidogrel Cardiovascular 2007 NICE TAR
Faecal occult blood tests Cancer 2007 NHSCSP
Monitoring children's growth Child health 2007 HTA Programme
Peripheral artery disease imaging techniques Cardiovascular 2007 HTA Programme
Preventing relapse in people with bipolar disorder Mental health/behavioural 2007 NICE TAR
Rimonabant for obesity Endocrine/metabolic 2007 NICE STA
Shiftwork Lifestyle and public health 2007 DHPRP/PHRC
Sleep apnoea (2007) Respiratory disorders 2007 NICE TAR
The evidence behind the Cancer Plan Cancer 2007 Cancer Research UK
Volume and nature of primary care research Methods and resources 2007 NPCRDC
Wider social determinants of health Lifestyle and public health 2007 DHPRP/PHRC
Antibiotic prophylaxis for surgery Infections and infestations 2006 NICE TAR
Barriers to patient participation in trials Methods and resources 2006 NCRN
Increasing patient participation in trials Methods and resources 2006 NCRN
Interventions to support carers Neurological 2006 Parkinson's Disease Society
Management of overweight and obesity Lifestyle and public health 2006 Centre for Public Health Excellence
Parenteral oestrogen for prostate cancer Cancer 2006 NCRN
RCTs for policy interventions Methods and resources 2006 NHS RMP
Screening to prevent pre-term birth Obstetrics/gynaecology 2006 HTA/NSC
Second-line treatments for advanced ovarian cancer Cancer 2006 NICE TAR
Wider public health Lifestyle and public health 2006 DHPRP
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Mental health/behavioural 2005 NICE TAR
Cancer waiting times Cancer 2005 DoH
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / ME (2005) Musculoskeletal 2005 NCCPC
Diagnostic tests for haematuria Urological 2005 HTA Programme
Docetaxel for prostate cancer Cancer 2005 NICE TAR
EURONHEED Knowledge transfer 2005 EC 5th Framework Program
Narrative synthesis: a methodology review Methods and resources 2005 ESRCRMP
Prostate biopsy methods Cancer 2005 NHSCSP
Psoriasis Skin disorders 2005 NICE TAR
Psoriatic arthritis (2005) Musculoskeletal 2005 NICE TAR
Psychosocial interventions Cardiovascular 2005 One Health
Psychosocial interventions Cancer 2005 One Health
Retinoblastoma Child health 2005 NICE TAR
Self care support networks Mental health/behavioural 2005 DoH
Antihypertensive drugs in black people Cardiovascular 2004 Effective Health Care
Clopidogrel and aspirin in acute coronary syndromes Cardiovascular 2004 NICE TAR
Clopidogrel and dipyridamole for vascular events Cardiovascular 2004 NICE TAR
Colorectal cancer: guidance update Cancer 2004 Effective Health Care
Communication skills in social work education Knowledge transfer 2004 SCIE
COX-2 inhibitors in bladder cancer Cancer 2004 NCRN
Decision-analytic modelling Methods and resources 2004 HTA Programme
Delay in seeking medical help Cardiovascular 2004 NHS Northern and Yorkshire
Diagnostic accuracy studies Methods and resources 2004 HTA Programme
Head and neck cancer: guidance Cancer 2004 Effective Health Care
Neuroimaging for epilepsy Neurological 2004 HTA Programme
Renal failure: renal NSF Urological 2004 DHPRP
Urinary tract infection in childhood Child health 2004 Effective Health Care
Access to cardiac services Cardiovascular 2003 DHPRP
Capecitabine for breast cancer Cancer 2003 NICE TAR
Evaluating non-randomised intervention studies Methods and resources 2003 HTA Programme
Haematological cancer: guidance Cancer 2003 NICE
Inhalers for asthma and COPD Respiratory disorders 2003 Effective Health Care
Multiple sclerosis (MS): national guidelines Neurological 2003 NCCCC
Newer drugs for bipolar affective disorder Mental health/behavioural 2003 NICE TAR
Newer drugs for epilepsy Neurological 2003 NICE TAR
Nocturnal enuresis (2003) Child health 2003 Effective Health Care
Outcomes measurement in psychiatry Mental health/behavioural 2003 MRC
Photodynamic therapy (2003) Cancer 2003 Barbara Stewart Cancer Trust
Sabotage and tampering Service delivery 2003 NPSA
Spinal cord injuries services Neurological 2003 NICE TAR
Taxanes for ovarian cancer: update Cancer 2003 NICE TAR
Telephone consultations Service delivery 2003 DHPRP
Access to the online evidence base Knowledge transfer 2002 NHS Information Authority
Atypical antipsychotic drugs in schizophrenia Mental health/behavioural 2002 NICE TAR
Breast cancer: guidance Cancer 2002 NICE
Childhood obesity Child health 2002 Effective Health Care
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / ME (2002) Musculoskeletal 2002 Effective Health Care
Glycoproteins (2002) Cardiovascular 2002 NICE TAR
Hip dysplasia Child health 2002 SFOSS
Homeopathy Complementary therapies 2002 Effective Health Care
Management of depression in primary care Mental health/behavioural 2002 Effective Health Care
Nicotine replacement therapy Lifestyle and public health 2002 NICE TAR
Organ and tissue retention Lifestyle and public health 2002 DHPRP
Patient safety Service delivery 2002 DHPSRP
PLDH for ovarian cancer Cancer 2002 NICE TAR
Quality of life following organ transplant Lifestyle and public health 2002 DHPRP
Referral in primary care Service delivery 2002 DHPRP
Sibutramine in obesity Endocrine/metabolic 2002 NICE TAR
Topotecan and PLDH for ovarian cancer Cancer 2002 NICE TAR
Trastuzumab for breast cancer Cancer 2002 NICE TAR
Urological cancer: guidance Cancer 2002 NICE
Vinorelbine for breast cancer Cancer 2002 NICE TAR
Volunteering Lifestyle and public health 2002 Home Office
Accessing the evidence Knowledge transfer 2001 Effectiveness Matters
Acupuncture Complementary therapies 2001 Effective Health Care
Caelyx for ovarian cancer Cancer 2001 NICE TAR
Counselling in primary care Mental health/behavioural 2001 Effectiveness Matters
Debriding agents for chronic wounds Wounds and accidents 2001 HTA TAR
Double reading mammograms Cancer 2001 DoH
Heart failure Cardiovascular 2001 DHPRP
Indirect comparisons of competing interventions Methods and resources 2001 HTA Programme
Laxatives in adults Digestive system 2001 Effective Health Care
Maternity care leaflets Obstetrics/gynaecology 2001 DoH
Mental health services Mental health/behavioural 2001 DoH
Promoting individual behaviour change Lifestyle and public health 2001 HTA Programme
Taxanes for breast cancer: update Cancer 2001 NICE TAR
Topotecan for ovarian cancer Cancer 2001 NICE TAR
Cognitive impairment Mental health/behavioural 2000 HTA Programme
Communicating with people who have cancer Cancer 2000 Effective Health Care
False negative results Methods and resources 2000 HTA Programme
Glycoproteins (2000) Cardiovascular 2000 NICE TAR
Low back pain Musculoskeletal 2000 Effective Health Care
Orlistat in obesity Endocrine/metabolic 2000 NICE TAR
Promoting breastfeeding initiation Obstetrics/gynaecology 2000 Effective Health Care
Psychosocial interventions for schizophrenia Mental health/behavioural 2000 Effective Health Care
Publication bias Methods and resources 2000 HTA Programme
Screening uptake Service delivery 2000 HTA Programme
Taxanes for ovarian and breast cancer Cancer 2000 NICE TAR
Upper gastro-intestinal cancer: guidance Cancer 2000 Effective Health Care
Water fluoridation Oral health 2000 DHPRP
Wound care management Wounds and accidents 2000 HTA Programme
Antimicrobial prophylaxis in hip surgery Musculoskeletal 1999 DoH
Community treatment for offenders Mental health/behavioural 1999 HSPSCB
Debridement of chronic wounds Wounds and accidents 1999 HTA Programme
Dental restorations - fillings Oral health 1999 Scottish Office
Diabetes: renal disease and self-management Endocrine/metabolic 1999 Effective Health Care
Diabetes: retinopathy; foot ulcers Endocrine/metabolic 1999 Effective Health Care
Dressings and topical agents for wounds Wounds and accidents 1999 HTA Programme
Drug treatments for schizophrenia Mental health/behavioural 1999 Effective Health Care
Epidemiology of mentally disordered offenders Mental health/behavioural 1999 HSPSCB
Essential hypertension Cardiovascular 1999 Effectiveness Matters
Getting evidence into practice Knowledge transfer 1999 Effective Health Care
Gynaecological cancer: guidance Cancer 1999 Effective Health Care
Head lice and scabies Child health 1999 Effectiveness Matters
Health and care of mentally disordered offenders Mental health/behavioural 1999 HSPSCB
Preventing the uptake of smoking Lifestyle and public health 1999 Effective Health Care
Prophylactic removal of wisdom teeth Oral health 1999 NICE TAR
School based health promotion Lifestyle and public health 1999 HTA Programme
Sleep apnoea (1999) Respiratory disorders 1999 DoH
Women and secure psychiatric services Mental health/behavioural 1999 HSPSCB
Antimicrobial prophylaxis in colorectal surgery Infections and infestations 1998 Effective Health Care
Bone marrow for malignancy Cancer 1998 HTA Programme
Cardiac rehabilitation Cardiovascular 1998 Effective Health Care
Cholesterol and heart disease Cardiovascular 1998 Effective Health Care
Deliberate self-harm Mental health/behavioural 1998 DoH
Lung cancer: guidance Cancer 1998 Effective Health Care
Ovarian cancer screening Cancer 1998 HTA Programme
Screening for speech and language delay Lifestyle and public health 1998 Effective Health Care
Smoking cessation Lifestyle and public health 1998 Effectiveness Matters
Systematic reviews methods in HTA Methods and resources 1998 HTA Programme
Alcohol misuse: health promotion Lifestyle and public health 1997 HEA
Chronic stable angina Cardiovascular 1997 Effective Health Care
Colorectal cancer: guidance Cancer 1997 Effective Health Care
Compression treatment for leg ulcers Wounds and accidents 1997 Effective Health Care
Home parenteral nutrition Cancer 1997 HTA Programme
Hospital volume and outcomes Service delivery 1997 Effective Health Care
Laxatives for the elderly Digestive system 1997 HTA Programme
Mental health promotion in high risk groups Mental health/behavioural 1997 Effective Health Care
Nocturnal enuresis (1997) Child health 1997 ERIC
Preschool vision screening Child health 1997 Effective Health Care
Preventing unintended teenage pregnancies Lifestyle and public health 1997 Effective Health Care
Screening for prostate cancer Cancer 1997 Effectiveness Matters
Substance misuse: health promotion Lifestyle and public health 1997 HEA
Bone density and osteoporosis Musculoskeletal 1996 INAHTA
Cataracts Eye disorders 1996 Effective Health Care
Coronary heart disease and stroke: health promotion Cardiovascular 1996 HEA
Ethnicity and health - guidance for purchasers Service delivery 1996 NHS Executive West Midlands
Influenza vaccination Infections and infestations 1996 Effectiveness Matters
Management of breast cancer Cancer 1996 Effective Health Care
Obesity prevention and treatment Endocrine/metabolic 1996 Effective Health Care
Preventing falls in older people Wounds and accidents 1996 Effective Health Care
Preventing unintentional injuries in children Child health 1996 Effective Health Care
Total hip replacement Musculoskeletal 1996 Effective Health Care
Wisdom teeth Oral health 1996 Faculty of Dental Surgery, RCSE
Aspirin and myocardial infarction Cardiovascular 1995 Effectiveness Matters
Benign prostatic hyperplasia Urological 1995 Effective Health Care
Care of critically ill children Child health 1995 NHS Executive
H pylori and peptic ulcer Digestive system 1995 Effective Health Care
Management of menorrhagia Obstetrics/gynaecology 1995 Effective Health Care
Pressure sores Skin disorders 1995 Effective Health Care
Reducing health variations Lifestyle and public health 1995 NHS Executive
Volume and quality of health care Service delivery 1995 DoH
Implementing clinical practice guidelines Knowledge transfer 1994 Effective Health Care
Brief interventions and alcohol use Lifestyle and public health 1993 DoH
Cholesterol: screening and treatment Cardiovascular 1993 Effective Health Care
Treatment of depression in primary care Mental health/behavioural 1993 Effective Health Care
Glue ear in children Child health 1992 Effective Health Care
Management of subfertility Obstetrics/gynaecology 1992 Effective Health Care
Screening for osteoporosis Musculoskeletal 1992 Effective Health Care