by TractManager | Sep 28, 2018 | Emerging Technology Report
Epidiolex is an oral liquid formulation of a highly purified extract of cannabidiol (CBD). CBD is a non-psychoactive component of Cannabis sativa (marijuana). It is approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of seizures associated with...
by TractManager | Sep 27, 2018 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: Chronic pain, usually defined as pain lasting ≥ 12 weeks, is commonly associated with spinal cord injury (SCI). The majority of SCI patients, many of whom are relatively young, will require long-term pain management. Chronic pain has profound...
by TractManager | Sep 27, 2018 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: Aortic stenosis (AS) is the most common cause of aortic valve disease in older patients; approximately 7% of the population > 65 years of age is affected. The prevalence of AS is approximately 0.4% among adults aged ≥ 18 to 75 years in the United...
by TractManager | Sep 27, 2018 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a common health condition that can cause substantive disability. There are many causes of CLBP, including spinal stenosis, disc disorders, and disc degeneration. Patients who have enduring low back pain even after...
by TractManager | Sep 25, 2018 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, mood changes, and sleep disturbances. Health Technology: Cranial electrical stimulation (CES) is a noninvasive therapeutic device that applies alternating pulsed current...
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