by TractManager | Jul 20, 2018 | Precision Therapy Assessment
Health Problem: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive genetic disease due to mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane receptor (CFTR) gene. The basic defect results in poor chloride and bicarbonate transport, resulting in dehydration of secretions in...
by TractManager | Jul 20, 2018 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is an abnormal development of the diaphragm that allows for organs such as the stomach, liver, and bowel to protrude into the chest cavity. Pulmonary hypoplasia (lung underdevelopment) and impaired function result,...
by TractManager | Jul 12, 2018 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: Spinal discs and the cartilage that covers mobile joints can become damaged by chronic strain, overuse, trauma, and diseases such as osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) causing pain and disability. Technology Description: Stem cells used...
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