by TractManager | Mar 28, 2018 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: Herniated discs, also referred to as slipped, ruptured, or bulging discs, are injuries of the intervertebral structures that provide shock absorption in the spine. Disc herniations occurring in the lumbar spinal region may lead to pain, numbness,...
by TractManager | Mar 26, 2018 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: Colorectal diseases encompass a broad range of conditions that can vary in severity from mildly irritating to life threatening. Common indications requiring surgical intervention for curative intent include colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel...
by TractManager | Mar 23, 2018 | Emerging Technology Report
Nerlynx (neratinib) is an oral tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) recently approved by the FDA for extended adjuvant treatment of early-stage human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)–positive breast cancer in patients who have completed standard adjuvant therapy...
by TractManager | Mar 21, 2018 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: Nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) encompasses basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). NMSCs are the most prevalent malignancies in the white population. The incidence is rising in large part due to an aging population. Related...
by TractManager | Mar 20, 2018 | Molecular Test Assessment
Health Problem: During pregnancy, the fetal membranes contain the developing fetus and amniotic fluid and provide protection from infection. Although the membranes normally rupture during labor, in approximately 10% of pregnancies, rupture occurs before initiation of...
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