by TractManager | Dec 23, 2019 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: Articular cartilage is a resilient connective tissue that covers and lubricates joints at the interfaces of long bones to reduce friction during movement. Articular cartilage lesions have been reported in 4% to 6% of all knee arthroscopies (up to 36%...
by TractManager | Dec 20, 2019 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: Uterine fibroids (UF) are benign tumors of the myometrium, the smooth muscle layer of the uterus. Approximately 25% of fibroids are symptomatic. Fibroids are the most common indication for hysterectomy and may be associated with infertility and adverse...
by TractManager | Dec 20, 2019 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: Melanoma is a malignant tumor of melanocytes, the pigment-producing cells of the skin that derive embryonically from the neural crest. This malignant cancer occurs primarily in adults and the most favorable prognoses are obtained when lesions are thin,...
by TractManager | Dec 19, 2019 | Emerging Technology Report
The WavelinQ endoAVF system is a catheter-based system for the endovascular creation of an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) in patients requiring hemodialysis. The system consists of a pair of over-the-wire catheters with magnets arranged to pull them into alignment and...
by TractManager | Dec 19, 2019 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve characterized by loss of retinal ganglion cells; remodeling of the lamina cribrosa; structural changes to the nerve; elevated intraocular pressure; and progressive, irreversible loss of vision, leading to...
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