Focus of the Report: This Health Technology Assessment focuses on wide-area transepithelial sampling (WATS) biopsy with 3-dimensional (3D) imaging as an adjunct to or replacement for standard forceps biopsy of the esophagus for detection of Barrett’s esophagus (BE) and esophageal dysplasia, with the goal of reducing the risk of progression to…
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.
iStent infinite Trabecular Micro-Bypass System for Open-Angle Glaucoma
The iStent infinite is a trabecular micro-bypass stent system intended to reduce intraocular pressure (IOP) as a stand-alone procedure for uncontrolled primary open-angle glaucoma (OAG). The device includes 3 heparin-coated titanium stents measuring one-third millimeter (mm) in length and width. The stents are preloaded into an auto-injection system that allows the surgeon to…
Karius Test (Karius Inc.) to Diagnose Infections in Immunocompromised or Vulnerable Hospitalized Patients
This report evaluates the analytical validity, clinical validity, and clinical utility of the Karius Test (Karius Inc.) to diagnose infections in immunocompromised or vulnerable hospitalized patients.
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Calcific Tendonitis of the Shoulder
Focus of the Report: The focus of this Health Technology Assessment is on the use of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) as a noninvasive treatment for symptomatic calcific tendinitis of the shoulder when other conservative therapies have failed.
Technology Description: ESWT devic…
Freespira Digital Therapeutic (Freespira Inc.) for Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
This report addresses whether full-text clinical studies, systematic reviews, and clinical practice guidelines and position statements support the use of the Freespira biofeedback device for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom improvement in adults with PTSD.
Via Disc NP (Vivex Biologics Inc.) for Relief of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration Symptoms
This report addresses whether full-text clinical studies, systematic reviews, and clinical practice guidelines and position statements support the use of Via Disc NP (Vivex Biologics Inc.) for relief of symptoms associated with intervertebral disc degeneration.
Axon Therapy (Neuralace Medical Inc.) for Chronic Nerve Pain
This report addresses whether full-text clinical studies, systematic reviews, and clinical practice guidelines and position statements support the use of Axon Therapy (NeuraLace Medical Inc.) for the treatment of chronic neuropathic pain in adults.
CardioMEMS Implantable Hemodynamic Monitor (Abbott) for Managing Patients With Heart Failure
Focus of the Report: This Health Technology Assessment focuses on the efficacy and safety of the CardioMEMS implantable hemodynamic monitor (CM-IHM) (Abbott) as an adjunct to the management of patients with heart failure (HF).
Technology Description: The CM-IHM system utilizes an impla…
OverStitch Endoscopic Suturing System (Apollo Endosurgery Inc.) for Transoral Outlet Reduction
This report addresses whether full-text clinical studies, systematic reviews, and clinical practice guidelines and position statements support the use of transoral outlet reduction (TORe) with the OverStitch suturing system (Apollo Endosurgery Inc.) in patients with weight regain or inadequate weight loss after Roux-en-Y bypass surgery.
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
This report reviews the use of genetic testing for neurofibromatosis type 1.