by TractManager | Dec 17, 2018 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: Intravenous catheters provide essential venous access when treating patients who are acutely or chronically ill, but their use also increases the risk of complications such as central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs). CLABSIs occur when...
by TractManager | Dec 11, 2018 | Precision Therapy Assessment
Health Problem: Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare autoimmune disorder that impacts the neuromuscular system, leading to muscle weakness, particularly affecting the nasopharyngeal, limb, and respiratory muscles. MG is a progressive disease caused by autoantibodies that...
by TractManager | Dec 6, 2018 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a disorder in which the normal function of the lower esophageal sphincter at the junction of the distal esophagus and stomach fails, allowing gastric fluid to reflux into the esophagus. Estimates suggest the...
by TractManager | Dec 6, 2018 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: Glaucoma is a group of ocular disorders that causes progressive damage to the optic nerve, which results in loss of vision. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide, with as many as 6 million people blind in both eyes due to this...
by TractManager | Dec 4, 2018 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: Coccydynia is an uncommon painful condition in the tailbone area (coccyx). While a majority of cases resolve with or without conservative management within months, a small group of patients find coccydynia painful and debilitating. Technology...
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