Professor Miriam Brazzelli

Personal Chair

About

Email Address

m.brazzelli@abdn.ac.uk

Telephone Number

+44 (0)1224 438404

Office Address

Health Services Research Unit
University of Aberdeen
3rd Floor, Health Sciences Building
Foresterhill
Aberdeen, AB25 2ZD

School/Department

School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition

Biography

Miriam Brazzelli obtained a Phisiotherapy degree from San Carlo Borromeo Physiotherapy School in 1988 and an honours degree in Psychology (Cognitive Psychology) from the University of Turin (Italy) in 1997. Following early career appointments within the health service in the fields of physiotherapy and neuropsychology she joined the Unit in Jan 1999. She was subsequently awarded a Research Fellowship by the Scottish Executive Health Department, Chief Scientist Office in 2005 to study the methodology of systematic reviews of diagnostic test accuracy studies. She obtained a PhD (Public Health Sciences) from the University of Edinburgh in 2011. She re-joined the Unit in 2012 (Feb) as lead of the Evidence Synthesis Team withint the Health Care Assessment Programme. The focus of her research is on complex evidence syntheses and health technology assessments, which aim to assess the clinical- and cost-effectiveness of new and established healthcare interventions.

Qualifications:

Physiotherapy Degree, Physiotherapy School, Azienda Ospedaliera San Carlo Borromeo, Milan, Italy (1988)

BSc, Hons Psychology, University of Turin, Italy (1997)

PhD by Research (Public Health Sciences), University of Edinburgh (2011)

Publications

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Pre-hospital and emergency department treatment of convulsive status epilepticus in adults: an evidence synthesis
2022 - Published
Cruickshank, M., Imamura, M., Booth, C., Aucott, L., Counsell, C., Manson, P., Scotland, G., Brazzelli, M.
Health technology assessment (Winchester, England), vol. 26, no. 20, pp. 1-76
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.3310/RSVK2062
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/18492/1/Cruickshank_et_al_Prehospital_Emergency_Health_technology_assessment_vor.pdf
- [ONLINE] View publication in Scopus
Biomarkers for assessing acute kidney injury for people who are being considered for admission to critical care: a systematic review and cost-effectiveness analysis
2022 - Published
Brazzelli, M., Aucott, L., Aceves Martins, M., Robertson, C., Jacobsen, E., Imamura, M., Poobalan, A., Manson, P., Scotland, G., Kaye, C., Sawhney, S., Boyers, D.
Health Technology Assessment, vol. 26, no. 7, pp. 1-286
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.3310/UGEZ4120
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/18042/1/Brazelli_etal_HTA_Biomarker_for_assessing_VOR.pdf
Relugolix with oestradiol and norethisterone acetate for treating uterine fibroids
2022 - Published
Cruickshank, M., Jacobsen, E., Vadiveloo, T., Imamura, M., Cooper, D., Manson, P., Cooper, K., Boyers, D., Brazzelli, M.
Commissioned by National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. London: Evidence Review Group report in support of NICE STA Programme. London: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. 171 pages
Books and Reports: Commissioned Reports
- [ONLINE] https://njl-admin.nihr.ac.uk/document/download/2039815
- [ONLINE] Link to NICE Technology Appraisal Guidance [TA8320]
Cost-effectiveness and value of information analysis of NephroCheck and NGAL tests compared to standard care for the diagnosis of acute kidney injury
2021 - Published
Jacobsen, E., Sawhney, S., Brazzelli, M., Aucott, L., Scotland, G., Aceves Martins, M., Robertson, C., Imamura, M., Poobalan, A., Manson, P., Kaye, C., Boyers, D.
BMC Nephrology, vol. 22, 399
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-021-02610-9
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/17616/1/Jacobsen_etal_BMCN_Cost_Effectiveness_And_VoR.pdf
Distance assessment of cognitive deficits in older immigrants
2021 - Published
Sala, S. D., Belin, C., Boccardi, M., Brazzelli, M., Garrard, P., Pomati, S., Cappa, S.
Alzheimer's and Dementia, vol. 17, no. S8, e049315
Contributions to Journals: Special Issues
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/alz.049315
- [ONLINE] View publication in Scopus
Teduglutide for treating short bowel syndrome
2021 - Published
Kennedy, C., Robertson, C., Cruickshank, M., Ayansina, D., Manson, P., Moroni, F., Brazzelli, M., Scotland, G.
Evidence Review Group report in support of NICE STA Programme. London: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. 123 pages
Books and Reports: Commissioned Reports
- [ONLINE] https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ta804/evidence/appraisal-consultation-committee-papers-pdf-11129370159
- [ONLINE] https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ta804
- [ONLINE] https://www.nice.org.uk/consultations/1650/2/recommendations
Quadas-c: A tool for assessing risk of bias in comparative diagnostic accuracy studies
2021 - Published
Yang, B., Mallett, S., Takwoingi, Y., Davenport, C. F., Hyde, C. J., Whiting, P. F., Deeks, J. J., Leeflang, M. M., QUADAS-C Group , Brazzelli, M.
Annals of Internal Medicine, vol. 174, no. 11, pp. 1592-1599
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.7326/M21-2234
- [ONLINE] View publication in Scopus
- [ONLINE] https://eprints.whiterose.ac.uk/182770/
Palforzia for treating peanut allergy
2021 - Published
Cruickshank, M., Boyers, D., Scott, N., Robertson, C., Manson, P., Lumsden, C., Scotland, G., Brazzelli, M.
London: Evidence Review Group report in support of NICE STA Programme. London: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. 125 pages
Books and Reports: Commissioned Reports
- [ONLINE] Evidence Review Group Report pp. 250-374
- [ONLINE] NICE technology appraisal guidance: Palforzia for treating peanut allergy in children and young people
Venetoclax with a hypomethylating agent or low dose cytarabine for untreated acute myeloid leukaemia unsuitable for intensive chemotherapy
2021 - Published
Cruickshank, M., Kennedy, C., Aucott, L., Booth, C., Imamura, M., Vadiveloo, T., Manson, P., Preston, G., Scotland, G., Brazzelli, M.
London: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
Books and Reports: Commissioned Reports
- [ONLINE] https://njl-admin.nihr.ac.uk/document/download/2037726
- [ONLINE] https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/TA765
Secukinumab for treating plaque psoriasis in children and young people
2021 - Published
Imamura, M., Kennedy, C., Aucott, L., Boyers, D., Cruickshank, M., Cooper, D., Manson, P., Ormerod, A., Brazzelli, M.
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). 105 pages
Books and Reports: Commissioned Reports
- [ONLINE] https://njl-admin.nihr.ac.uk/document/download/2037696
- [ONLINE] Link to NICE technology appraisal guidance TA734
Protocol for a randomised controlled trial comparing laparoscopic cholecystectomy with observation/conservative management for preventing recurrent symptoms and complications in adults with uncomplicated symptomatic gallstones (C-Gall trial)
2021 - Published
Ahmed, I., Innes, K., Brazzelli, M., Gillies, K., Newlands, R., Avenell, A., Hernández, R., Blazeby, J., Croal, B., Hudson, J., MacLennan, G., McCormack, K., McDonald, A., Murchie, P., Ramsay, C.
BMJ Open, vol. 11, no. 3, e039781
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33766835/
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-039781
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/16202/1/Ahmed_etal_Protocol_for_randomised_VOR.pdf
- [ONLINE] https://abdn.pure.elsevier.com/en/en/researchoutput/protocol-for-a-randomised-controlled-trial-comparing-laparoscopic-cholecystectomy-with-observationconservative-management-for-preventing-recurrent-symptoms-and-complications-in-adults-with-uncomplica(a66000bc-ddf4-4d6b-9167-7efd1556eace).html
Berotralstat for preventing acute attacks of hereditary angioedema
2021 - Published
Robertson, C., Booth, C., Ayansina, D., Hernández, R. A., Manson, P., Herriot, R., Brazzelli, M., Scotland, G.
London: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
Books and Reports: Commissioned Reports
- [ONLINE] https://njl-admin.nihr.ac.uk/document/download/2037608
- [ONLINE] NICE Technology Appraisal Guidance TA738
Cost-effectiveness and value of information analysis of multiple frequency bioimpedance devices for fluid management in people with chronic kidney disease having dialysis
2021 - Published
Jacobsen, E., Cruickshank, M., Cooper, D., Marks, A., Brazzelli, M., Scotland, G.
Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation, vol. 19, 24
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12962-021-00276-6
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/16323/1/Jacobsen_etal_CEARA_Cost_Effectiveness_And_Value_VoR.pdf
- [ONLINE] View publication in Scopus
Physical fitness training for patients with stroke
2020 - Published
Saunders, D. H., Sanderson, M., Hayes, S., Johnson, L., Kramer, S., Carter, D., Jarvis, H., Brazzelli, M., Mead, G. E.
Stroke, vol. 51, no. 11, pp. E299-E300
Contributions to Journals: Review articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1161/STROKEAHA.120.030826
- [ONLINE] View publication in Scopus
- [ONLINE] https://www.pure.ed.ac.uk/ws/portalfiles/portal/167356442/SaundersEtal2020SPhysicalFitnessTraining.pdf
Pooled versus individual nucleic acid amplification testing for detection of active SARS-CoV-2 infection (Protocol)
2020 - Accepted/In press
Hijazi, K., Lawes, T., Okoliegbe, I., Gupta, E., Wilson, B., El-Sakka, N., Nebot, C., Okpo, E., Osman, M., Niu, C., Imoesi, P., Poobalan, A., Gould, I., Brazzelli, M.
Other Contributions: Other Contributions
- [ONLINE] https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42020192697
Interventions for treating people with symptoms of bladder pain syndrome: a network meta‐analysis
2020 - Published
Imamura, M., Scott, N. W., Wallace, S. A., Ogah, J. A., Ford, A. A., Dubos, Y. A., Brazzelli, M.
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, vol. 2020, no. 7, pp. CD013325
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD013325.pub2
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/16897/1/Imamura_et_al_CDSR_InterventionsForTreating_VoR.pdf
- [ONLINE] View publication in Scopus
Aerosol Generating Procedures and their Mitigation in International Dental Guidance Documents - A Rapid Review
2020 - Published
Clarkson, J. E., Ramsay, C., Richards, D., Robertson, C., Aceves Martins, M., Brazzelli, M., Calvert, G., Colloc, T., Dave, M., Glenny, A., Goulao, B., Lamont, T. J., Riley, P., Walsh, T., Wilson, G. J., Worthington, H. V., CoDER Working Group
Cochrane Oral Health. 69 pages
Books and Reports: Other Reports
- [ONLINE] https://oralhealth.cochrane.org/sites/oralhealth.cochrane.org/files/public/uploads/rapid_review_of_agps_in_international_dental_guidance_documents.pdf
Recommendations for the re-opening of dental services: a rapid review of international sources
2020 - Published
Clarkson, J., Ramsay, C., Aceves, M., Brazzelli, M., Colloc, T., Dave, M., Glenny, A., Goulão, B., Lamont, T. J., Richards, D., Robertson, C., Wilson, G. J., The COVID-19 Dental Services Evidence Review Working Group
Cochrane Oral Health. 36 pages
Books and Reports: Other Reports
- [ONLINE] https://oralhealth.cochrane.org/news/recommendations-re-opening-dental-services-rapid-review-international-sources
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/14282/1/covid19_dental_reopening_rapid_review_07052020.pdf
Surgical treatments for women with stress urinary incontinence: a systematic review of economic evidence
2020 - Published
Javanbakht, M., Moloney, E., Brazzelli, M., Wallace, S., Omar, M. I., Monga, A., Saraswat, L., Mackie, P., Imamura, M., Hudson, J., MacLennan, G., Vale, L., Craig, D.
Systematic reviews , vol. 9, 85
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-020-01352-3
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/14136/1/Javanbakht_et_al_SR_SurgicalTreatmentsForWomen_VoR.pdf
- [ONLINE] View publication in Scopus
Physical fitness training for stroke patients
2020 - Published
Saunders, D. H., Sanderson, M., Hayes, S., Johnso, L., Kramer, S., Carter, D. D., Jarvis, H., Brazzelli, M., Mead, G. E.
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, vol. 2020, no. 3, pp. 1-3
Contributions to Journals: Review articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD003316.pub7
- [ONLINE] View publication in Scopus
Atezolizumab monotherapy for untreated advanced non-small-cell lung cancer
2020 - Published
Aucott, L., Robertson, C., Walker, A., Manson, P., Price, G., Scotland, G., Brazzelli, M.
Evidence Review Group report in support of NICE STA Programme. London: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Books and Reports: Commissioned Reports
Avelumab for maintenance treatment of locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer after platinum-based chemotherapy
2020 - Published
Imamura, M., Boyers, D., Booth, C., Cooper, D., Cruickshank, M., Manson, P., Urquhart, G., Brazzelli, M.
Evidence Review Group report in support of NICE STA Programme. London: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Books and Reports: Commissioned Reports
Chlormethine gel for treating mycosis fungoides-type cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
2020 - Published
Boyers, D., Jacobsen, E., Robertson, C., Imamura, M., Ayansina, D., Manson, P., Preston, G., Brazzelli, M.
Evidence Review Group report in support of NICE STA Programme. London: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Books and Reports: Commissioned Reports
Current recommendations for the discharge of COVID-19 patients from hospital and ICU: a rapid review
2020 - Published
Aceves Martins, M., Imamura, M., Manson, P., Robertson, C., Brazzelli, M.
University of Aberdeen
Books and Reports: Commissioned Reports
Darolutamide with androgen deprivation therapy for treating non-metastatic hormone-relapsed prostate cancer
2020 - Published
Scotland, G., Kennedy, C., Imamura, M., Cooper, D., Robertson, C., Booth, C., Urquhart, G., Brazzelli, M.
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
Books and Reports: Commissioned Reports

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Biography

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Pre-hospital and emergency department treatment of convulsive status epilepticus in adults: an evidence synthesis

Biomarkers for assessing acute kidney injury for people who are being considered for admission to critical care: a systematic review and cost-effectiveness analysis

Relugolix with oestradiol and norethisterone acetate for treating uterine fibroids

Cost-effectiveness and value of information analysis of NephroCheck and NGAL tests compared to standard care for the diagnosis of acute kidney injury

Distance assessment of cognitive deficits in older immigrants

Teduglutide for treating short bowel syndrome

Quadas-c: A tool for assessing risk of bias in comparative diagnostic accuracy studies

Palforzia for treating peanut allergy

Venetoclax with a hypomethylating agent or low dose cytarabine for untreated acute myeloid leukaemia unsuitable for intensive chemotherapy

Secukinumab for treating plaque psoriasis in children and young people

Protocol for a randomised controlled trial comparing laparoscopic cholecystectomy with observation/conservative management for preventing recurrent symptoms and complications in adults with uncomplicated symptomatic gallstones (C-Gall trial)

Berotralstat for preventing acute attacks of hereditary angioedema

Cost-effectiveness and value of information analysis of multiple frequency bioimpedance devices for fluid management in people with chronic kidney disease having dialysis

Physical fitness training for patients with stroke

Pooled versus individual nucleic acid amplification testing for detection of active SARS-CoV-2 infection (Protocol)

Interventions for treating people with symptoms of bladder pain syndrome: a network meta‐analysis

Aerosol Generating Procedures and their Mitigation in International Dental Guidance Documents - A Rapid Review

Recommendations for the re-opening of dental services: a rapid review of international sources

Surgical treatments for women with stress urinary incontinence: a systematic review of economic evidence

Physical fitness training for stroke patients

Atezolizumab monotherapy for untreated advanced non-small-cell lung cancer

Avelumab for maintenance treatment of locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer after platinum-based chemotherapy

Chlormethine gel for treating mycosis fungoides-type cutaneous T-cell lymphoma

Current recommendations for the discharge of COVID-19 patients from hospital and ICU: a rapid review

Darolutamide with androgen deprivation therapy for treating non-metastatic hormone-relapsed prostate cancer

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