by TractManager | Jul 27, 2017 | Health Technology Assessment
The publication date for this report is June 8, 2017, with a corrigendum issued on July 27, 2017. See Publication History for details. Purpose of Technology: Cryoablation of the prostate gland provides a minimally invasive treatment option for the management of...
by TractManager | Jul 27, 2017 | Health Technology Assessment
Purpose of Technology: Cryoablation of the prostate gland provides a minimally invasive treatment option for the management of localized prostate cancer. The technique uses percutaneously inserted cryoprobes to freeze and thereby destroy cancerous prostate tissue....
by TractManager | Jul 27, 2017 | Health Technology Assessment
Purpose of Technology: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is a surgery that reduces the capacity of the stomach and the length of the small intestine through which food travels. Sleeve gastrectomy reduces stomach capacity only. These bariatric surgeries are widely accepted as...
by TractManager | Jul 26, 2017 | Emerging Technology Report
The SomnaPatch is a home sleep apnea testing device that consists of a forehead-worn disposable adhesive patch connected to a nosepiece. It uses integrated sensors to measure and record nasal pressure, blood oxygen saturation, heart rate, respiratory effort, sleep...
by TractManager | Jul 20, 2017 | Health Technology Assessment
Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) is the inability of the eustachian tube (ET) to ventilate the middle ear, drain secretions, or protect the middle ear from sounds or pathogens in the nasopharynx. ETD is associated with otologic and rhinology symptoms, including...
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