Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment from a member of INAHTA. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation Guo B, Harstall C, Corabian P. Islet cell transplantation for the treatment of non-uremic type 1 diabetic patients with severe hypoglycemia. Edmonton: Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research (AHFMR). AHFMR Report - HTA 31. 2003 Authors' objectives The objectives of this report were to systematically review the medical literature on the efficacy/effectiveness and safety of islet cell transplantation for non-uremic type 1 diabetic patients who have severe hypoglycemia or uncontrolled diabetes despite compliance with an insulin regimen and to provide scientifically sound rational for determining the status of this procedure for this specific sub-group of patients.
Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Cell Transplantation; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1; Islets of Langerhans Transplantation Language Published English Country of organisation Canada English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence 1200, 10405 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T5J 3N4. Tel: +1 780 448 4881; Fax: +1 780 448 0018 Email: djuzwishin@ihe.ca AccessionNumber 32003000494 Date bibliographic record published 09/06/2003 Date abstract record published 09/06/2003 |