by TractManager | Nov 9, 2017 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a painful condition in which the cartilage between the bones degenerates, no longer providing a smooth, gliding surface for motion or adequate cushioning. Because OA damages the cartilage and may ultimately damage the bone, it...
by TractManager | Nov 7, 2017 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: Estimates suggest that 4 million Americans suffer from severe treatment-resistant depression (TRD) that is refractory to multiple therapies. TRD is typically defined as depression that does not respond to at least 2 attempts at treatment of adequate...
by TractManager | Nov 7, 2017 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is 1 of 4 major ligaments in the knee joint that maintain stability of the joint. Most ACL injuries are complete or near-complete tears resulting in substantial joint instability. Technology Description: ACL...
by TractManager | Nov 7, 2017 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease and the leading cause of death in both men and women in the United States. CAD occurs when the supply of oxygen-rich blood to the heart is limited. Plaque buildup in the coronary...
by TractManager | Nov 6, 2017 | Emerging Technology Report
Spinraza is ann intrathecally administered antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) for treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). SMA is caused by deletions or mutations in the survival motor neuron 1 (SMN1) gene; these gene alterations lead to a deficiency of survival motor...
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