Abstract: An example method is provided for maintaining stability to an injury defined by a separation of two bones (e.g., the tibia and fibula), the separation being an injured distance greater than a pre-injury distance between the two bones in a first human patient. The method may include delivering a first apparatus for approximation of the two bones in the first human patient comprising the injury, the first apparatus including a flexible segment disposed between a first anchor and a second anchor. The method may further include maintaining, by the first apparatus, a restored distance between the two bones in the first human patient after a repetitive dynamic loading, the restored distance approximately equal to the pre-injury distance.

Abstract: A luminous syringe comprises a syringe main body with a hollow chamber formed inside. A mezzanine space is formed between an outer wall of the syringe main body and the hollow chamber, and a light emitting agent and at least one catalyst tube are received within the mezzanine space. A cap is used to close the opening formed on the mezzanine space, and a plunger is provided within the hollow chamber. When in use, a force is applied to press a locating rib on the outside wall of the syringe main body to break the catalyst tube, so that a catalyst came out from the tube is mixed up with the light emitting agent to emit fluorescent light. Then, the syringe is used to draw beverage like coke, cocktail into the hollow chamber and the plunger is pushed by hand to inject the beverage out for drinking.

Abstract: A luminous syringe comprises a syringe main body with a hollow chamber formed inside. A mezzanine space is formed between an outer wall of the syringe main body and the hollow chamber, and a light emitting agent and at least one catalyst tube are received within the mezzanine space. A cap is used to close the opening formed on the mezzanine space, and a plunger is provided within the hollow chamber. When in use, a force is applied to press a locating rib on the outside wall of the syringe main body to break the catalyst tube, so that a catalyst came out from the tube is mixed up with the light emitting agent to emit fluorescent light. Then, the syringe is used to draw beverage like coke, cocktail into the hollow chamber and the plunger is pushed by hand to inject the beverage out for drinking.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to limit an amount won by a player based on his or her performance in a game of skill. According to one embodiment, a net winning amount associated with the player is determined based on (i) an amount provided by the player in exchange for game play and (ii) an amount won by the player based on the player's performance in a game of skill. Based on the net winning amount, the player is prevented from winning at least one additional amount.