In order to evaluate substantial clinical improvement over currently available treatments to meet the transitional pass-through payment criterion at 419.66(c)(2), we stated that we consider supporting evidence, preferably published peer-reviewed clinical trials, that demonstrates improved clinical outcomes, such as reduction in mortality, complications, subsequent interventions, future hospitalizations, recovery time, pain, or a more rapid beneficial resolution of the disease process comparing the nominated device to the standard of care (88 FR 81733)
Lee has been site investigator for four networks sponsored by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK): the Hepatitis C Antiviral Long-Term Treatment Against Cirrhosis (HALT-C) Trial, the Acute Liver Failure Study Group, the Drug-Induced Liver Injury Network and the Hepatitis B Research Network
Glutathione may support this by protecting the blood vessels from oxidative damage
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