Canadian Network For Environmental

Scanning in HealthCédric Jehanno Project manager – optimal use of drugs and horizon scanning at INESSSVice-Chair of CNESHCADTH symposium, April 13, 2015

Top 10 New and Emerging Health Technologies Watch

List 2015

Andexanet Alfa represents a major breakthrough as an antidote to new direct oral anticoagulants in the case of major bleeding emergency surgery

Andexanet Alfa for Bleeding Episodes

Electrically stimulated underwear is a novel way to prevent bedsores

Electrically Stimulated Underwear for Pressure

Ulcers

Eravacyclin is a new broad-spectrum antibiotic for the treatment of multidrug-resistant organism infections

Eravacyclin Antibiotic for Multidrug-Resistance

Infections

New medication for heart failure may reduce the risk of dying, and improve quality of life

Medication LCZ696 for Heart Failure

A new type of imaging system may provide additional, useful information for breast cancer detection in woman with dense breasts

Molecular Breast Imaging

Nivolumab is an immunotherapy agent with promising results for advanced melanoma

Nivolumab for Melanoma

A portable, hand-held vision scanner that quickly and accurately detects two common vision disorders in children: strabismus and amblyopia

Pediatric Vision Scanner

Remote monitoring of heart devices may lead to better health and fewer doctor’s visits

Remote Monitoring of Cardiac Devices

An injectable drug called secukinumab is a new option for the treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis

Secukinumab for Psoriasis

Toraymyxin improves blood flow and reduce mortality in patients with sepsis

Toraymyxin for Sepsis

Type of Technology 5 devices; 5 pharmaceuticals

Care Setting6 in-hospital; 2 outpatient; 2 GP’s office

Potential Treatment Population

More than 500 000 per year in 4 out of the Top 10

Key CharacteristicPotential patient health benefit as the dominant criteria

Characteristics of the 2015 Top 10

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