by TractManager | Apr 27, 2018 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: Primary hyperhidrosis is defined as sweat production beyond what is physiologically necessary for the maintenance of thermal homeostasis without any discernible cause. The most common sites for involvement are the axillae, palms, and soles of the feet....
by TractManager | Apr 26, 2018 | Emerging Technology Report
Ribaxamase is an investigational oral recombinant beta lactamase enzyme that binds with and degrades intravenous (IV) beta-lactam antibiotics that are excreted into the intestines, thus potentially protecting the gut from opportunistic enteric infections without...
by TractManager | Apr 26, 2018 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: Bile is made by the body to aid in the digestion of fats. It is stored in the gallbladder, where it can crystallize to form gallstones. Although gallstones are often asymptomatic, they can cause acute cholecystitis with severe pain, inflammation,...
by TractManager | Apr 26, 2018 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders in the United States and Europe. The prevalence of GERD is estimated at 8.8% to 25.9% in Europe and 18.1% to 27.8% in North America. GERD is defined by the...
by TractManager | Apr 23, 2018 | Emerging Technology Report
The Organ Care System (OCS) Lung is a portable organ perfusion, ventilation, and monitoring medical device intended to preserve donor lungs in a near physiologic, ventilated, and perfused state for transplantation. Commonly referred to as the “lung in a box,” it is a...
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