Technology Assessment Archive

Completed 4-15 years ago, these assessments may be outdated due to more recent research findings. They should be viewed cautiously in current medical practice and are maintained here for archival purposes only.

Health Technology Assessments and Reviews, 1990-99—Between 1990 and 1999, the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (now the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality) developed technology assessments. Select to access the full reports of these Technology Assessments and Reviews in a searchable database. The full reports and abstracts are also available below.

Technology Assessments

Actinic Keratoses (2001)
Final Report
Air-Fluidized Beds used for Treatment of Pressure Ulcers in the Home Environment (2001)
Final Report
Assessment of Liver Transplantation (1990)
Abstract / Full Report
Autologous Peripheral Stem-Cell Transplantation (1995)
Full Report
Bone Densitometry: Patients with Asymptomatic Primary Hyperparathyroidism (1996)
Abstract / Full Report
Bone Densitometry: Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (1996)
Abstract / Full Report
Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs(1991)
Full Report
Carotid Endarterectomy (1991)
Abstract
Cryosurgery for Recurrent Prostate Cancer Following Radiation Therapy (1999)
Full Report
Diagnosis and Treatment of Impotence (1990)
Abstract / Full Report
Direct Patient Access to Audiology Services* (2001)
Electroencephalographic (EEG) Video Monitoring (1990)
Abstract / Full Report
Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass to Reduce the Risk of Ischemic Stroke (1990)
Abstract / Full Report
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in the Treatment of Hypoxic Wounds (2001)
Final Report
Hyperthermia in Conjunction with Cancer Chemotherapy (1991)
Abstract / Full Report
Implantation of the Automatic Cardioverter-Defibrillator
Full Report
Institutional and Patient Criteria for Heart-Lung Transplantation (1994)
Abstract / Full Report
Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB) Therapy (1991)
Full Report
Laboratory Tests in End-Stage Renal Disease Patients Undergoing Dialysis (1994)
Full Report
Liver Transplantation for Patients with Hepatobiliary Malignancies other than Hepatocellular Carcinoma (2002)
Full Report
Lung-Volume Reduction Surgery for End-Stage Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (1996)
Abstract / Full Report
Magnetic Resonance Angiography: Vascular and Flow Imaging (1994)
Abstract / Full Report
Measuring Cardiac Output by Electrical Bioimpedance (1991)
Full Report
Morbidity and Mortality Among Adult Living Donors Undergoing Right Hepatic Lobectomy for Adult Recipients (2002)
Full Report
Plethysmography: Safety, Effectiveness, and Clinical Utility in Diagnosing Vascular Disease (1996)
Abstract / Full Report
Pneumatic Compression for Treatment of Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Venous Ulcers* (2001)
Polysomnography and Sleep Disorder Centers (1992)
Abstract / Full Report
Positron Emission Tomography (FDG) for Breast Cancer (2001)
Final Report
Positron Emission Tomography (FDG) for Myocardial Viability (2001)
Final Report
Positron Emission Tomography and Other Neuroimaging Techniques in the Diagnosis and Management of Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia (2001)
Final Report
Positron Emission Tomography (FDG) for Soft Tissue Sarcoma (2002)
Final Report
Positron Emission Tomography (FDG) for Thyroid Cancer (2002)
Final Report
Pre-operative Evaluation for Elective Cataract Surgery* (2001)
Protein A Columns for Immune Thrombocytopenia (1990)
Full Report
Reassessment of External Insulin Infusion Pumps (1990)
Full Report
Salivary Electrostimulation in Sjogren's Syndrome (1990)
Full Report
Signal-Averaged Electrocardiography (1998)
Full Report
Simultaneous Pancreas-Kidney and Sequential Pancreas-After-Kidney Transplantation (1995)
Abstract / Full Report
Single and Double Lung Transplantation (1991)
Full Report
Small Bowel Transplantation (2000)*
Surface/Specialty Coil Devices and Gating Techniques in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (1990)
Abstract / Full Report
Tomography Scans for the Localization of the Epileptogenic Foci (1998)
Full Report

*Not available electronically. Contact AHRQTAP@ahrq.hhs.gov for report availability.

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Technology Reviews

Cochlear Implantation in Outpatient Settings (1992)
Full Report
Combined Liver-Kidney Transplantation (1995)
Abstract / Full Report
External and Implantable Infusion Pumps (1994)
Abstract / Full Report
Electrical Bone-Growth Stimulation and Spinal Fusion (1994)
Full Report
Hematopoietic Stem-Cell Transplantation in Multiple Myeloma (1995)
Full Report
Home Uterine Monitoring (1992)
Full Report
Intradialytic Parenteral Nutrition for Hemodialysis Patients (1993)
Full Report
Isolated Pancreas Transplantation (1995)
Abstract / Full Report
Living Related Liver Transplantation (1996)
Full Report
Lymphedema Pumps: Pneumatic Compression Devices (1993)
Full Report
Myocardial Perfusion Imaging with Rubidium 82 Positron Emission Tomography (1995)
Full Report
Procuren: A Platelet-Derived Wound Healing Formula (1992)
Full Report
Small Intestine and Combined Liver-Small Intestine Transplantation (1993)
Full Report

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