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.

Optilume Drug-Coated Balloon for Urethral Strictures

Optilume is drug-coated balloon indicated to treat patients with obstructive urinary symptoms associated with anterior urethral stricture. It is designed to be used in adult males with urethral strictures ≤ 3 cm in length.

Pharmacogenomic Testing of Selected Mental Health Conditions

This report evaluates the clinical utility of pharmacogenomic testing to inform the selection or dose of medications for individuals diagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia spectrum or other psychotic disorder, or anxiety disorder to improve clinical outcomes.

LUKE Arm (Mobius Bionics LLC) for Upper Extremity Amputation

Focus of the Report: This health technology assessment focuses on the efficacy and safety of the life under kinetic evolution (LUKE) arm (Mobius Bionics) for adults with upper extremity (or limb) amputation.

Technology Description: Developed by DEKA Research and Development Corporation…

Voxzogo (Vosoritide) for Achondroplasia

Vosoritide is a longer-acting C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP) analog that modulates activity of the fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3) by inhibiting a signaling pathway that mediates its effects, thereby stimulating endochondrial growth, resulting in enhanced growth velocity. It is indicated to increase linear growth in pediatric patients aged ≥ 5 years with achondr…

Intravascular Lithotripsy for Calcified Peripheral Arterial Lesions

This report addresses whether full-text clinical studies, systematic reviews, and clinical practice guidelines and position statements support the use of intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) for treatment of calcified arteries in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD).