by TractManager | Jun 15, 2017 | Health Technology Assessment
Approximately one-third of strokes are cryptogenic (lack an identifiable and treatable cause). Undetected atrial fibrillation (AF) is one suspected cause of cryptogenic stroke. Inability to detect suspected AF after cryptogenic stroke presents a clinical management...
by TractManager | Jun 12, 2017 | Emerging Technology Report
The Micra Transcatheter Pacing System (TPS) is a single-chamber right ventricular (RV) pacing device with an estimated battery life of 7 to 15 years.The Micra TPS is self-contained and does not require a surgical incision in the chest or intravascular leads. It is...
by TractManager | Jun 8, 2017 | Health Technology Assessment
Purpose of Technology: Hydrogen breath tests (HBTs) may be used to identify carbohydrate malabsorption by assessing changes in hydrogen expiration following the administration of lactose, fructose, or other carbohydrates. Carbohydrate malabsorption may be suspected in...
by TractManager | Jun 5, 2017 | Emerging Technology Report
Dupixent is a novel monoclonal antibody that inhibits signaling of interleukin-4 and interleukin-13, key T-helper cell 2 cytokines involved in the inflammatory process. The therapy is supplied in pre-filled syringes for self-administration by subcutaneous injection....
by TractManager | Jun 1, 2017 | Health Technology Assessment
The most common indication for lumbar fusion is degenerative disc disease (DDD) (discogenic pain). Spinal fusion may also be indicated for conditions related to DDD, including abnormal slippage of the vertebrae (spondylolisthesis or spondylolysis), a sideways...
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