HEDS is part of the School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR) at the University of Sheffield. We undertake research, teaching, training and consultancy on all aspects of health related decision science, with a particular emphasis on health economics, HTA and evidence synthesis.

Tuesday, 8 October 2019

Medtech Innovation Briefings (MIBs)…

… published since our last update in February are listed below.  The MIBs review relevant published evidence and the likely costs of new technologies. They are designed to be fast, flexible and responsive to the need for information on innovative technologies.  MIBs are commissioned by NHS England.  Further details are available here.

  • Alpha-Stim AID for anxiety
  • InterDry for intertrigo
  • SuperNO2VA for the relief of upper airway obstruction in people with obstructive sleep apnoea
  • UroShield for preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections
  • The V.A.C. Veraflo Therapy system for infected wounds
  • Endo-SPONGE for colorectal anastomotic leakage
  • HemaClear for bloodless surgical field during limb surgery
  • The OPTIMIZER smart system for managing heart failure
  • Danis stent for acute oesophageal variceal bleeds


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