Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of cannabinoids in the treatment of a neurodegenerative disease or disorder. In particular the cannabinoids cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) and cannabidivarin (CBDV) were able to produce neuroprotective effects in a mouse model of neurodegenerative disease. In particular these effects were associated with the symptoms associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Furthermore, the combination of the cannabinoid tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) with the drug olexisome provided a synergistic disease modifying effect in a mouse model of neurodegenerative disease. In particular these effects were associated with the symptoms associated with ALS.

Abstract: A method for exchanging data within a robotic system including at least three robotic units, each robotic unit having a first communication device with a short range communication reach for exchanging data with each other and a data storage. The method includes the acts of recognizing a necessity of a data transfer for a first robotic unit of the at least three robotic units, determining an area of interference of the short range communication reach of the first robotic unit and the short range communication reach of a second robotic unit of the at least three robotic units, the second robotic unit being out of the short range communication reach of the first robotic unit, determining a waypoint within the area of interference for a third robotic unit of the at least three robotic units, and commanding the third robotic unit to move to the waypoint.

Abstract: A traction battery assembly includes, among other things, a cover of a battery array, a holder attached to the cover, and a circuit board held by the holder in a position where the circuit board is spaced from the cover. The holder is configured to communicate thermal energy between the circuit board and the cover. A method of securing a circuit board of a traction battery pack includes, among other things, holding a circuit board with a holder, and attaching a holder that is holding the circuit board to a cover of a battery array. The circuit board held by the holder is held in a position where the circuit board is spaced from the cover.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a method for exchanging data within a robotic system comprising a mobile field robot for operating in a field and a mobile service robot, the field robot and the service robot each comprising a buffer for storing data and a first communication device with a short-range communication reach for exchanging data with each other, the method comprising: commanding the field robot to operate in the field using data stored in the buffer of the field robot, recognizing a necessity of a data transfer for the field robot, commanding the service robot to approach to the field robot, detecting that one of the robots is covered by the short-range communication reach of the other robot, initiating a data transfer between the field robot and the service robot.

Abstract: A system or method for facilitating transaction comprising a host network comprising at least one subscriber account, the at least one subscriber account having: a first electronic wallet for performing specific transactions with a selected institution; a second electronic wallet for performing other types of transactions; and a settlement facility coupled to the host network for performing the transactions, the settlement facility operable to settle and reconcile the transactions, the settlement facility further comprises at least one processor which, on receipt of a request for transaction, determine the type of transaction and debit from the first or second electronic wallet.

Abstract: A cap are disclosed that can be attached to at least two of the following hydraulic fittings found on a medical device: a blood port according to DIN 13 090, part 3, comprising a male DIN nipple and surrounding female threaded collar; a male DIN nipple according to DIN 13 090, part 3; a tapered male barb nipple; and a dialysate port according to DIN 58 352, part 2. When fully attached to one of such ports, the cap serves to maintain an internal condition, such a sterility, of the medical device until time of use. A preferred embodiment of the cap comprises a female receptacle adapted to receive one of the foregoing male nipples, a male projection adapted to be inserted into the dialysate port, a manually grippable portion facilitating manual attachment and detachment of the cap, and a channel or analogous feature defined by the female receptacle for venting of the medical device through the male nipple whenever the cap is fully attached to the male nipple.