Focus of Report: The focus of this Health Technology Assessment is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) 2.0 when performed concomitantly with laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair (concomitant transoral incisionless fundoplication [cTIF]) for the treatment of chronic gastroesophageal reflux disea…
Health Technology Assessments
Health Technology Assessments (HTAs) are a comprehensive systematic review and critical analysis of available evidence for A SINGLE medical technology for which there are several published clinical trials and a substantial body of evidence. This report details an entire technology class for which there are one or more indications or patient populations in use.
Our analysts evaluate clinical trial data, along with information regarding safety issues, coverage policies from the private and public sectors, regulatory approvals, consensus statements, and an overall projection of the potential clinical efficacy and economic impact of the technology. Reports are reviewed annually up to 5 years post publication to determine if there is new literature or evidence that would impact a change in rating and warrant an updated report.
Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication 2.0 With EsophyX (EndoGastric Solutions Inc.) for Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux
Focus of the Report: The focus of this Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) 2.0 using EsophyX (EndoGastric Solutions Inc.) to treat chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in adults.
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Percutaneous Pulsed Radiofrequency for Chronic Cervical Spinal Pain Indications
Focus of the Report: This Health Technology Assessment focuses on the use of pulsed radiofrequency for the treatment of chronic cervical spinal pain indications.
Technology Description: Pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) application is a minimally invasive pain management procedure performed …
Stretta (Respiratory Technology Corp.) Radiofrequency Treatment for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Focus of the Report: The focus of this Health Technology Assessment is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the Stretta radiofrequency (RF) procedure to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in adults.
Technology Description: Treatment with the Stretta is a minimally inva…
Percutaneous Pulsed Radiofrequency for Chronic Postherpetic Neuralgia
Focus of Report: The focus of this Health Technology Assessment is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) compared with alternative treatments to treat postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) in adults.
Technology Description: PRF application is a minimally invasi…
Prostatic Artery Embolization for Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Focus of the Report: The focus of this Health Technology Assessment is evaluation of the effectiveness and safety of prostatic artery embolization (PAE) compared with open prostatectomy and minimally invasive approaches to treat moderate-to-severe benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
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Maintenance Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Prevention of Recurrent Depression in Adults
Focus of the Report: The focus of this Health Technology Assessment is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of maintenance repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) compared with sham rTMS, pharmacotherapy, or combination therapy to prevent the recurrence of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults.
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Treatment of Bipolar Disorder
Focus of the Report: The focus of this Health Technology Assessment is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for the treatment of adult patients with bipolar disorder (BD).
Technology Description: Transcranial magnetic stimulati…
LiverMultiScan (Perspectum) for Diagnosis of Liver Fibrosis and Steatosis Related to Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
Focus of the Report: This Health Technology Assessment focuses on evaluating the effectiveness and safety of the LiverMultiScan compared with other imaging and blood marker tests for assessment of liver fibrosis or steatosis in patients who have known or suspected non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NAS…
Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy With Nevisense (SciBase AB) for Diagnosis of Cutaneous Melanoma
Focus of the Report: The focus of this Health Technology Assessment is evaluation of the effectiveness and safety of electrical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) as an adjunct to conventional clinical examination alone or combined with dermoscopy for diagnosis of cutaneous melanoma in patients who have suspicious skin lesions.