by TractManager | Jan 30, 2020 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: Flatfoot (FF) refers to a progressive developmental or acquired deformity characterized by plantar medial rotation of the talus, decrease in medial arch height, and abduction of the forefoot. In children, FF may be an isolated clinical entity or it may...
by TractManager | Jan 24, 2020 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: Dry eye disease (DED) is a type of ocular surface disorder. Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) contributes to DED in approximately 60% of patients. The meibomian glands (MGs) are present in the upper and lower eyelids and they secrete lipids that are an...
by TractManager | Jan 23, 2020 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic, progressive disease characterized by impaired metabolism of carbohydrates. DM affects approximately 30 million Americans (9.4% of the population) and costs $327 billion annually in the United States.Technology...
by TractManager | Jan 13, 2020 | 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 (IOP); and progressive, irreversible loss of vision leading to...
by TractManager | Jan 10, 2020 | Emerging Technology Report
Ayvakit (avapritinib) is an oral potent and selective inhibitor of activated KIT and PDGFRA mutant kinases, particularly activation loop mutations and highly resistant PDGFRA D842V mutation. It is indicated for the treatment of adults with unresectable or metastatic...
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