Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating liver fluke infections in a mammal in need of such treatment comprising administering an effective amount of diamphenethide in combination with an effective amount of clorsulon.

Abstract: Methods of performing neural experiments on neuron-bearing living (NBL) organisms that include tracking movement of one or more NBL organisms via at least one first imaging objective and simultaneously collecting neural activity data via at least one second imaging objective. In some embodiments, the at least one first imaging objective is positioned along a first optical microscope light path and the at least one second imaging objective is positioned along a second optical microscope light path. In some embodiments, the first optical microscope light path is one of an inverted light path and an upright light path, and the second optical microscope light path is the other of the inverted light path and the upright light path. Various related methods, hardware, and software are also disclosed.

Abstract: A shelf system for use in a telecommunications or networking application, the shelf system including a shelf assembly and a circuit pack conformally inserted into the shelf assembly. The circuit pack includes a printed circuit board disposed in an enclosure, an integrated circuit chip coupled to the printed circuit board, and a plurality of ports coupled to the printed circuit board and disposed around the integrated circuit chip. The ports of the plurality of ports are angled relative to a front faceplate of the enclosure such that lengths of tracks between the ports and the integrated circuit chip are less than a predetermined maximum length.

Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques for slot format configuration. A method that may be performed by a user equipment (UE) includes sending a message to a base station (BS) with UE capability information indicating one or more capabilities of the UE. The method includes receiving signaling from the BS indicating a semi-static slot format configuration based on the UE capability information, the slot format configuration including one or more slot format patterns and a cyclic shift (CS) associated with one or more slot format patterns. The method includes communicating with the BS based on the semi-static slot format configuration and the CS.

Abstract: A method, mobile device (101) and radio access network RAN (102) are disclosed for suspending and re-establishing a radio resource control (RRC) connection. In some examples, the mobile device (101) indicates a preference to have the RRC connection either suspended or released. In other examples, RAN (102) sends to the mobile device (101) a connection suspend command message instructing the mobile device to suspend a RRC connection with the RAN (102). The mobile device (101), in response to the connection suspend command message, suspends the RRC connection. When the RRC connection is suspended the mobile device (101) cannot transmit or receive user plane data to the RAN (102) and performs functions the same as or similar to idle mode functions. On suspension, RRC connection information is stored and can be used to re-establish the suspended RRC connection.

Abstract: Computing systems methods, and non-transitory storage media are provided for receiving an indication to instantiate an audio or video communication channel, among computing devices, within an application, an artifact, or a resource, obtaining an access control attribute associated with the application, the artifact, or the resource, and instantiating the audio or video communication channel among the computing devices according to the access control attribute.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for mobility enhancements and power saving considerations for UE are described. An apparatus is configured to operate on an active DL BWP in a source node, where the active DL BWP is not a default DL BWP associated with the UE, and start a BWP inactivity timer at the UE that triggers a BWP switch from an active DL BWP to the default DL BWP after the BWP inactivity timer expires at a first expiration time. The apparatus is also configured to report a measurement of at least one of the source node or a target node, and start a mobility reception timer based on a condition associated with at least one of the measurement of the source node being below a first signal quality threshold or the measurement of the target node being above a second signal quality threshold.

Abstract: Aspects relate to monitorable plasma torch device components and in particular to monitoring and predictive maintenance of one or more such monitorable plasma torch device components. One aspect provides a monitorable plasma torch device component, the component comprising: a component body and a sacrificial component located in an erosion zone of the component body. The sacrificial component comprises material which differs from the plasma torch device component body and which, on exposure to a plasma torch in a plasma torch device, generates electromagnetic radiation distinct from that of the plasma torch device component body. The distinct electromagnetic radiation generated is indicative of erosion of the monitorable plasma torch device component in the erosion zone. Such a monitorable plasma torch device component can facilitate effective component monitoring which allows for ameliorative action to be taken in the event that degradation of the device component is detected.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for securing communications between devices. An example method includes obtaining a quantum random number (QRN) from a remote QRN source using a secure communication channel between the initiating device and the remote QRN source. The QRN may be a true random number. The example method may also include using the QRN to participate in computer implemented services with the participating device that received the QRN from the remote QRN source.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing documents is provided. The documents may be conveyed to a feeder for feeding documents to a scanner. The scanner scans each document to obtain image data and then discharges the document to one or more output or sort locations. The system may include a skew reduction assembly for reducing skew in the documents as the documents are fed to the scanner. The system may also include elements for improving image quality and reducing document damage while the document is scanned. The system may further include features for improving the stacking of the discharged documents.

Abstract: A system for supporting or positioning a patient before, during, or after a medical procedure can include a platform configured to support at least a portion of a patient. A support column can be positioned beneath the platform. A base can be positioned beneath the support column and configured to support the support column. The base can include at least one drive wheel configured to contact a ground surface and move the platform with respect to the ground surface. A drive assist user interface module can be operatively connected to the at least one drive wheel. The drive assist user interface module can be configured to permit an operator of the system to selectively control movement of the at least one drive wheel. The drive assist user interface module can be part of or be attached to an attachment that includes a plate having a top surface.

Abstract: There is disclosed a system for monitoring, non-invasively, intracranial pressure of a subject. The system includes a vibroacoustic sensor and an electric potential sensor. The vibroacoustic sensor is configured to detect vibroacoustic signals associated with intracranial pressure of the subject, within a bandwidth ranging from about 0.01 Hz to about 20 kHz. The electric potential sensor is configured to detect electric potential signals reflective of baseline time-based events in the subject for identifying baseline time-based intracranial pressure changes from the detected vibroacoustic signals. The vibroacoustic sensor is housed in a wearable device. The wearable device is configured to be non-invasively coupled to the subject's head.

Abstract: A control apparatus for ARCP (Auxiliary Resonant Commuted Pole) power inverters include a modulator and a modulation control. The modulator is configured to carry out a commutation of an ARCP inverter by selectively using a Continuous PWM (CPWM) modulation and a Discontinuous PWM (DPWM) modulation. The modulation control is configured to dynamically select either the CPWM modulation or the DPWM modulation in a such a way that switching losses of the ARCP inverter are reduced while a failure of the commutation of the ARCP inverter due to a neutral point voltage unbalance of the ARCP inverter is avoided.

Abstract: Dental attachment positioning apparatuses and methods of use. A dental attachment apparatus may include an orthodontic attachment having a surface shaped to conform to a contour of a buccal surface of a tooth, and one or more registration surfaces that are shaped to conform to one or more occlusal surfaces of the patient's teeth. The one or more registration surfaces may be configured to aid in proper positioning or orientation of the orthodontic attachment. When the attachment positioning apparatus is placed on the patient's dentition, the orthodontic attachment is positioned at a specified location with respect to the buccal surface of the tooth.

Abstract: A tissue anchor includes an elongate tube including a distal tubular portion, a medial tubular portion, a proximal tubular portion, a distal radially-expandable portion positioned between the distal tubular portion and the medial tubular portion, and a proximal radially-expandable portion positioned between the medial tubular portion and the proximal tubular portion. The tissue anchor further includes a suture disposed within a lumen of the elongate tube and passing axially through the distal tubular portion, the distal radially-expandable portion, the medial tubular portion, the proximal radially-expandable portion, and the proximal tubular portion. Longitudinal slits can be implemented to facilitate radial expansion of the proximal and distal radially-expandable portions of the tube.

Abstract: A lower planting arm of a row unit that includes a first linkage arm having a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, and a second linkage arm laterally opposing the first linkage arm and having a third end laterally opposite to the first end of the first linkage arm and a fourth end longitudinally opposite to the third end and laterally opposite to the second end of the first linkage arm. The lower planting arm also includes a first bracket that fixedly engages with the first linkage arm and the second linkage arm at a first position that is between to the first end and the third end, and a second bracket that fixedly engages with the first linkage arm and the second linkage at a second position opposite to the first position that is between the second end and the fourth end.

Abstract: The invention relates to a medical device for treating hip joint osteoarthritis in a human patient by providing at least one artificial hip joint surface, the hip joint comprising a natural acetabulum, being a part of the pelvic bone, and a caput femur being a part of the femoral bone, and having a partly spherical form having a largest diameter, wherein said medical device comprises: a prosthetic part or a bone plug configured to be placed in a hole created in the pelvic bone. The invention is characterized in that said medical device further comprises a supporting member connected to said prosthetic part or bone plug. The supporting member is configured to be inserted into said hole from the abdominal side of the acetabulum, and be placed in contact with the bone surrounding the hole on the acetabulum side of the pelvic bone, for carrying load placed on caput femur from the weight of said human patient.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes methods for supplying nutrients to ruminants, swine, and poultry. Beneficially, the methods and systems disclosed eliminate pervasive odors characteristic of the nutrients. The methods and systems relate to combining isoacids with liquid feed, blended solid animal feed, or total mixed ration (TMR) and delivering the supplemented feed to animals. Preferably, the isoacids are in a liquid form when combined with a feed.

Abstract: The present application is generally directed to implantable systems, devices and related methods pertaining to spinal surgery. In particular, the present application discloses a frame and spacer system for inserting into a disc space. The frame and spacer system is of low profile. The frame can receive different fixation devices, including threaded and non-threaded fixation devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to amorphous solid dispersions (ASD) and solid pharmaceutical dosage forms for oral administration comprising (4S)-24-chloro-4-ethyl-73-fluoro-35-methoxy-32,5-dioxo-14-(trifluoromethyl)-32H-6-aza-3(4,1)-pyridina-1(1)-[1,2,3]triazola-2(1,2),7(1)-dibenzena-heptaphane-74-carboxamide (active ingredient (I)), characterized in that the active ingredient (I) is immediately released from the amorphous solid dispersions (ASD) and the solid pharmaceutical dosage forms for oral administration, and also methods for the preparation thereof, use thereof as medicaments, and also use thereof for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, in particular cardiovascular disorders, preferably thrombotic or thromboembolic disorders, and oedemas, and also ophthalmic disorders.