This report addresses whether full-text clinical studies, systematic reviews, and clinical practice guidelines and position statements support the use of the Vivistim Paired Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) System (MicroTransponder Inc.) for rehabilitation of upper extremity impairment following stroke.
Evidence Analysis
It is a challenge for health plans and clinicians to distill and analyze volumes of clinical evidence to determine likely clinical, financial, and risk impacts. This is what we do.Accessed through the Hayes Knowledge Center, the Evidence Analysis Solution addresses the following fundamental questions to help our clients determine coverage positions:
- Does the technology improve health outcomes?
- Are there other benefits associated with the technology?
- What harms might be associated with the technology?
- Have patient selection criteria been established for the technology?
- For which patients might the technology provide a benefit?
- Health Technology Assessments
- Evidence Analysis Research Briefs
- Evolving Evidence Review
- Clinical Research Responses
Systemic Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Venous Ulcers
This report addresses whether full-text clinical studies, systematic reviews, and clinical practice guidelines and position statements support the use of systemic (chamber) hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for the treatment of venous ulcers for improved wound closure and healing.
Percutaneous Sacroplasty for Treatment of Sacral Insufficiency Fractures Due to Causes Other Than Malignancy
This report addresses whether full-text clinical studies, systematic reviews, and clinical practice guidelines and position statements support the use of percutaneous sacroplasty for the treatment of sacral insufficiency fractures (SIFs) in adults who primarily have an underlying cause other than malignancy.
Topical Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Venous Ulcers
This report addresses whether full-text clinical studies, systematic reviews, and clinical practice guidelines and position statements support the use of topical (local) hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for the treatment of venous ulcers to improve wound healing.
miraDry Microwave Therapy (miraDry Inc.) for Management of Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis
This report addresses whether full-text clinical studies, systematic reviews, and clinical practice guidelines and position statements support the use of the miraDry system (miraDry Inc.) in adult patients with primary axillary hyperhidrosis (PAH) for reduced sweat production and improved quality of life.
Uterus Transplantation for Treatment of Absolute Uterine Factor Infertility
This report addresses whether full-text clinical studies, systematic reviews, and clinical practice guidelines and position statements support the use of uterus transplantation (UTx) for the treatment of absolute uterine factor infertility (AUFI).
Intracept Intraosseous Nerve Ablation System (Relievant Medsystems Inc.) for Treatment of Adults With Low Back Pain
This report addresses whether full-text clinical studies, systematic reviews, and clinical practice guidelines and position statements support the use of the Intracept Intraosseous Nerve Ablation System (Relievant Medsystems Inc.) for improvement in back pain and function for adults with chronic low back pain thought to be due to vertebrogenic nerve pain.
Wireless Capsule Systems for Diagnosis of Small and Large Bowel Motility Disorders
Focus of the Report: The focus of this Health Technology Assessment is evaluation of the effectiveness and safety of wireless capsule endoscopy (WCE) compared with established techniques for diagnosis and guidance of the management of small and large bowel motility disorders.
Technology Descr…
Ultrasound-Guided Hydrodissection for Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Focus of Report: The focus of this Health Technology Assessment is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of ultrasound-guided hydrodissection (HD) compared with alternative therapies for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in adults.
Technology Description: HD is a procedu…
Gender-Affirming Body-Contouring Procedures in Patients With Gender Dysphoria
This report addresses whether full-text clinical studies, systematic reviews, and clinical practice guidelines and position statements support the use of body-contouring procedures in patients with gender dysphoria (GD).