by TractManager | Dec 27, 2018 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is a refractive surgery procedure that reshapes the surface of the cornea with an excimer laser to focus visual images directly onto the retina and improve visual acuity. LASIK may disrupt the cornea. Post-LASIK...
by TractManager | Dec 21, 2018 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: Neuropathic pain is defined as pain that is caused by a lesion or disease of the somatosensory system and is distinct from other pain conditions. The transmission of sensory information in the peripheral and central nervous systems can be profoundly...
by TractManager | Dec 20, 2018 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: Low back pain is the most common cause of chronic pain, with an estimated worldwide prevalence in adults ranging from 4% to 25%. The sacroiliac joint (SIJ) has been implicated as the primary source of pain in up to 10% to 30% of patients with chronic...
by TractManager | Dec 18, 2018 | Molecular Test Assessment
Health Problem: Infectious gastroenteritis is a significant global health concern characterized by diarrhea, vomiting, and other symptoms; severe cases can lead to life-threatening dehydration. Causes include infections with bacteria (e.g., Clostridium difficile,...
by TractManager | Dec 17, 2018 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a serious, often life-threatening, condition. There are many potential sources of GI bleeding, including an underlying condition with ulcerative and nonulcerative lesions, malignancy, or as a result of medical...
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