by TractManager | Sep 17, 2018 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: It is estimated that 1.5 million bone-grafting operations are performed annually in the United States. One major application of bone grafting is in lumbar and cervical spinal fusion. Spinal fusion is performed for a variety of reasons, including...
by TractManager | Sep 14, 2018 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: Diabetes mellitus (DM or diabetes) is a chronic, progressive disease characterized by impaired metabolism of carbohydrates. This disorder manifests in 2 main forms: type 1 DM and type 2 DM. Diabetes is associated with a high incidence of vascular...
by TractManager | Sep 10, 2018 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: Headache is a common neurological condition characterized by aching or pain that occurs in 1 or more areas of the head, face, mouth, or neck. Headaches may be primary or secondary. Familiar types of primary headaches include tension-type (TTH),...
by TractManager | Sep 6, 2018 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: Hemorrhoids are enlarged and/or symptomatic venous cushions in the rectum and anus. They are composed of clusters of vascular tissue, smooth muscle, and connective tissue. Symptomatic hemorrhoids are thought to develop when their supporting tissues...
by TractManager | Sep 4, 2018 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: Diabetes mellitus (DM or diabetes) is a chronic, progressive disease characterized by impaired metabolism of carbohydrates. This disorder manifests in 2 main forms: type 1 DM and type 2 DM. Type 1 DM typically manifests during childhood and adolescence...
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