by TractManager | Jan 31, 2018 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: The bile duct normally conveys bile from the gallbladder to the small intestine to facilitate the digestion of fats. However, gallstones can form in the gallbladder and be pushed into the bile duct to block the flow of bile. Gallstones can also cause...
by TractManager | Jan 25, 2018 | Molecular Test Assessment
Health Problem: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, progressive, systemic inflammatory disease leading to destruction of joint cartilage and bone, with consequent disability. This disease affects > 1.3 million people in the United States and > 4 million persons...
by TractManager | Jan 25, 2018 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: Rosacea is a chronic cutaneous disorder primarily affecting the central face, including the cheeks, chin, nose, and central forehead; it is characterized by remissions and exacerbations. Patients with rosacea exhibit various combinations of cutaneous...
by TractManager | Jan 22, 2018 | Emerging Technology Report
Rydapt is a twice daily oral FLT3 inhibitor for the treatment of newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that is FLT3 mutation-positive as detected by an FDA-approved test, in combination with standard cytarabine and daunorubicin induction and cytarabine...
by TractManager | Jan 18, 2018 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: Chronic pain is defined as persistent or episodic pain of a duration > 6 months of an intensity that adversely affects the function or well-being of an individual. Back and neck pain are very common conditions in the United States. Low back pain was...
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