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.
Focus of the Report: The focus of the report is on the use of ovarian or internal iliac vein embolization for the treatment of pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS).
Technology Description: Embolization is intended to block the blood supply to the enlarged or swollen veins associated with P…
Health Problem: Diabetes mellitus (DM) can damage blood vessels, compromising blood flow and oxygen circulation. Resulting tissue hypoxia may contribute to failure of even minor wounds to heal. Chronic foot ulcers in people with DM (DFU) may occur when foot injuries, such as cuts, blisters, or sores, develop, worsen, and do not heal. Reasons …
This report evaluates the clinical utility of liquid biopsy tests for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening to reduce CRC morbidity and mortality.
Zeposia (ozanimod) is an oral sphingosine-1 phosphate (S1P) receptor modulator indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults.
Health Problem: Diabetes mellitus (DM) can damage blood vessels, compromising blood flow and oxygen circulation. Resulting tissue hypoxia may contribute to failure of even minor wounds to heal. Chronic foot ulcers in people with DM (DFU) may occur when foot injuries, such as cuts, blisters, or sores, develop, worsen, and do not heal. Reasons …
Focus of the Report: The use of precision pulse capsulotomy (PPC) with the Zepto Capsulotomy System (Mynosys Cellular Devices Inc.) for anterior capsulotomy during cataract surgery in adults.
Technology Description: The Zepto Capsulotomy System is a nonlaser, low-energy discharge syste…
Focus of the Report: The use of the AposTherapy System for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee (KOA).
Technology Description: The AposTherapy device is a foot-worn biomechanical device designed to redistribute the load away from painful areas in the knees, purportedly decreasin…
Focus of the Report: This report assesses subtalar arthroereisis (SA) for treating adults with symptomatic flatfoot (FF) deformity that does not respond to conservative measures and negatively impacts the patient’s ability to function in activities of daily living.
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Focus of the Report: This report evaluates the use of the ProKera device (Bio-Tissue Inc.) for the treatment of ocular indications.
Technology Description: ProKera is comprised of a cryopreserved human amniotic membrane graft that is fastened to an ophthalmic conformer without the use …
Focus of the Report: This report addressed the use of microfragmented adipose tissue (MFAT) as a stand-alone treatment via intra-articular injection for the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA).
Technology Description: To prepare MFAT for use in the joint, fat is extracted from another lo…