Abstract: A method for forming peptide-coated nanoparticles. The nanoparticles are polylactic co-glycol polymer (PLGA). The coatings are self-assembled layers selected from RGDFFF (SEQ ID NO: 1); NGRFFF (SEQ ID NO: 2), EKHFFF (SEQ ID NO: 3) or TPP-KFF. A cargo molecule, such as a dye or a therapeutic may be bound to the nanoparticle.

Abstract: Systems and methods for treating cellulite including an apparatus that applies or a method involving separating septa to eliminate or reduce the appearance of cellulite. In one approach, an interventional tool is placed between tissue layers to engage and treat septa connecting tissue layers between which fat deposits are contained.

Abstract: Systems and methods for treating cellulite including an apparatus that applies or a method involving separating septa to eliminate or reduce the appearance of cellulite. In one approach, an interventional tool is placed between tissue layers to engage and treat septa connecting tissue layers between which fat deposits are contained.

Abstract: Systems and methods include a heat transfer body with opposing major surfaces formed from a thermally conductive substrate in intimate thermal interaction with an alumina exterior surface that extends across the major surfaces of the body. In an illustrative example, the heat source may be a substantially planar, silicone-based heater source (P-SBHS). The heat transfer body may be configured to thermally interact, for example, heat from a heat source proximate a first of the major surfaces to a second of the major surfaces. A temperature sensor module may be located, for example, proximate to the first major surface such that a temperature sensor thermally interacts with the first major surface. The temperature sensor module may, for example, insulate the temperature sensor from the P-SBHS.

Abstract: Systems and methods for treating cellulite including an apparatus that applies or a method involving disrupting, stretching, re-orienting or tearing septa to eliminate or reduce the appearance of cellulite. In one approach, an expandable member is placed between tissue layers to stretch or tear septa connecting tissue layers between which fat deposits are contained.

Abstract: A medical access shirt includes a shirt body having a pair of front shirt panels and a rear shirt panel carried by the front shirt panels and a generally elongated, rectangular rear shirt panel opening in the rear shirt panel.