Publications

Hayes Publications are available through the Hayes Knowledge Center, a portal to world-class research and unbiased analyses on the clinical, financial, and risk impacts of emerging, controversial, and disruptive healthcare technologies.

Every Hayes publication is developed by multidisciplinary teams of clinicians and scientists using rigorous methods grounded in internally recognized standards for systematic review and Health Technology Assessment. Learn more about these evidence resources and see sample titles below.

See below for some of our recent publications.

Aurora EV-ICD System (Medtronic Inc.) for Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias

The Aurora EV-ICD System (Medtronic Inc.) is an extravascular implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) indicated for the automated treatment of patients who have experienced, or are at significant risk of developing, life-threatening ventricular tachyarrhythmias through the delivery of antitachycardia pacing, cardioversion, and defibrillation therapies.

Edison System (HistoSonics) for Histotripsy of Liver Tumors

The Edison System (Histosonics Inc.) is a nonthermal focused ultrasound system with real-time image guidance intended for the noninvasive mechanical destruction of liver tumors, including the partial or complete destruction of unresectable liver tumors via histotripsy.

MTHFR Genetic Testing for Severe MTHFR Enzyme Deficiency

This report evaluates the clinical utility of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) genotyping in pediatric or adult patients to detect rare variants associated with severe MTHFR enzyme deficiency for the purpose of informing treatment or family-planning decisions.

Ultrasound-Guided Hydrodissection for Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Focus of Report: The focus of this Health Technology Assessment is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of ultrasound-guided hydrodissection (HD) compared with alternative therapies for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in adults.

Technology Description: HD is a procedu…