Abstract: Methods and systems for evaluating the biomechanical properties of a subject's spine for the purpose of optimizing a potential surgical intervention by selecting or designing surgical hardware fora spinal correction procedure. The system uses a simulated dynamic analysis configured to analyze, predict and improve the outcome of the surgical procedure by taking into account physiological, biomechanical, and anatomical factors. Machine learning algorithms use the computed distribution of forces and moments on the subject's spine, and compare the subject's results with those of patients from a reference population.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining gastric content volume. The internal temperature of the contents of the stomach is measured at least one predetermined time t after the patient is fed, and the gastric volume determined from the temperature. In preferred embodiments, a known volume of water at a known temperature is injected into the stomach, and the temperature of the stomach contents is measured after the stomach temperature has stabilized. An apparatus for performing the method, in which continuous measurement is possible without disturbing the patient's feeding schedule, and a method for using the inventive method in the control of an automatic feeding apparatus, are also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods, for use during treatment of an individual having a certain disease and undergoing treatment under a specific line of treatment, are presented.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining gastric content volume. The internal temperature of the contents of the stomach is measured at least one predetermined time t after the patient is fed, and the gastric volume determined from the temperature. In preferred embodiments, a known volume of water at a known temperature is injected into the stomach, and the temperature of the stomach contents is measured after the stomach temperature has stabilized. An apparatus for performing the method, in which continuous measurement is possible without disturbing the patient's feeding schedule, and a method for using the inventive method in the control of an automatic feeding apparatus, are also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispersing a scent from a scent container, such as is typically used for hunting, is disclosed. The housing of the apparatus has at least one air inlet aperture and at least one air outlet aperture. A container attachment means is adapted for holding the scent container on a front wall of the housing. A fan is fixed within the housing and electrically connected to a battery and a switch. When the fan is electrically connected to the battery through the switch, the fan draws air from the air inlet aperture through the housing and out through the air outlet aperture, the fan blowing air across an opening of the scent container to mix air with the scent and to blow the mixture away from the housing. The apparatus includes a wrist strap to hand carry or suspend the apparatus from an object, and an arm attachment means.