Abstract: A method for creating a clinical interpretation and recommendation for treatment of a cancer patient is disclosed. The method may include generating sequence of DNA, RNA, cDNA, or protein obtained from the patient's tumor or cancer cells. Clinically significant genetic variants and variants of unknown clinical significance may be identified and separately categorized. Therapies to treat tumors or cancer cells, which include the observed genetic variant may be identified and prioritized according to a series of criteria. A board of experts in various oncology-related fields, which may include machine learning platforms and algorithms, may review and further prioritize the list of treatments. The board may then provide a clinical interpretation and recommendation for conveyance to a treating healthcare provider. The clinical interpretation and recommendation may further include a proposal for genetic testing relevant to the patient, surgery, or radiation therapy.

Abstract: Various devices, systems, and methods are capable of killing tumor cells by delivering cell-disrupting agents into a tumor in an inward direction from a peripheral border about the tumor. In some examples, a covering that includes one or more emissive elements encompasses at least a portion of a tumor such that the emissive element is directed inwardly toward the tumor so as to be able to introduce a cell-disrupting agent into the tumor. In further examples, the covering is incorporated into a glove.

Abstract: Various medical procedures benefit from the creation of multiple access sites in a single anatomical vessel. For example, in some cardiac procedures, a plurality of catheters may be introduced into a single blood vessel through a corresponding plurality of access sites. The present application discloses devices for creating multiple access sites in a vessel and methods of using the same.

Abstract: Systems for ablating tissue can include a pair of electrode assemblies. The electrode assemblies can automatically align on opposing sides of operative tissue due to magnetic interaction. One assembly can move automatically in response to the other assembly due to the magnetic interaction. Some systems are capable of cooling the electrode assemblies during ablation procedures.

Abstract: Systems for ablating tissue can include a pair of electrode assemblies. The electrode assemblies can automatically align on opposing sides of operative tissue due to magnetic interaction. One assembly can move automatically in response to the other assembly due to the magnetic interaction. Some systems are capable of cooling the electrode assemblies during ablation procedures.

Abstract: Methods for treating cardiac complex rhythm disorder in a patient can include receiving a plurality of electrical signals from a sensor system, wherein each electrical signal corresponds with a separate location on a cardiac wall of the heart of the patient, and wherein each electrical signal comprises an electrogram waveform; and ranking the electrical signals relative to each other based on at least a uniformity and a frequency of the electrogram waveform of each electrical signal.

Abstract: Composite stent grafts can include separate components that are capable of being repositioned relative to each other in situ. In some examples, a stent and a graft that are attached to each other in an insertion package do not overlap each other. The graft and stent are moved relative to each other in situ.

Abstract: This patent application relates to Data visualization techniques for representing population data for a relatively large number of subjects associated with multiple populations. A graphical representation can be created to represent population data elements and corresponding population data values for the populations over time. The graphical representation can be utilized to analyze the populations.

Abstract: Heat sensors can be positioned within the esophagus of a patient so as to monitor temperature changes during ablation procedures in the heart. Some heat sensors can include one or more fluid passageways that define an extended heat sensing region capable of detecting a change in the local temperature. Some heat sensors can be conformable to an inner surface of the esophageal wall to maintain contact therewith or to be in close proximity thereto.

Abstract: Methods and devices can be used to harvest fetal blood from a placenta. In some instances, the blood is used in laboratory testing so that no such blood is drawn from an infant for such testing. In other or further instances, harvested blood can be used in an autologous transfusion. Such procedures can eliminate the drawing of any blood directly from the neonate.

Abstract: Various medical procedures benefit from the creation of multiple access sites in a single anatomical vessel. For example, in some cardiac procedures, a plurality of catheters may be introduced into a single blood vessel through a corresponding plurality of access sites. The present application discloses devices for creating multiple access sites in a vessel and methods of using the same.

Abstract: Systems for ablating tissue can include a pair of electrode assemblies. The electrode assemblies can automatically align on opposing sides of operative tissue due to magnetic interaction. One assembly can move automatically in response to the other assembly due to the magnetic interaction. Some systems are capable of cooling the electrode assemblies during ablation procedures.

Abstract: A method for displaying a family health history on a computing device is described. The method includes obtaining a first medical record profile. The method includes obtaining one or more family medical record profiles. The method includes establishing a family link between the first medical record profile and the one or more family medical record profiles. Establishing the family link includes obtaining permission to link the first medical record profile and the one or more family medical record profiles. The method also includes displaying the first medical record profile linked to the one or more family medical record profiles.

Abstract: Methods for detection of heat-related symptoms can include use of a thermal sensor to obtain thermal data. Subsets of the thermal data can correspond with multiple subjects. The subsets can be compared to determine whether any of the subjects is a thermal outlier relative to the remaining subjects.

Abstract: Systems for ablating tissue can include a pair of electrode assemblies. The electrode assemblies can automatically align on opposing sides of operative tissue due to magnetic interaction. One assembly can move automatically in response to the other assembly due to the magnetic interaction. Some systems are capable of cooling the electrode assemblies during ablation procedures.

Abstract: A method for natural language processing on a computing device is described. The computing device receives a free text document. The computing device parses the free text document for gross structure. The gross structure includes sections, paragraphs and sentences. The computing device determines an application of at least one knowledge base. The free text document is parsed for fine structure on the computing device. The fine structure includes sub-sentences. The computing device applies the parsed document and at least one likelihood vector to a Bayesian network. The computing device outputs meanings and probabilities.

Abstract: Various devices, systems, and methods are capable of killing tumor cells by delivering cell-disrupting agents into a tumor in an inward direction from a peripheral border about the tumor. In some examples, a covering that includes one or more emissive elements encompasses at least a portion of a tumor such that the emissive element is directed inwardly toward the tumor so as to be able to introduce a cell-disrupting agent into the tumor. In further examples, the covering is incorporated into a glove.

Abstract: Systems for use in assisted respiration can permit insertion of one or more elongated medical instruments into the proximal and/or distal airway of a patient during administration of assisted respiration, which may, in some instances, proceed with a patient awake or only minimally sedated. In some systems, a bite block is coupled with a mask and is movable relative to the mask such that the system is capable of accommodating differing patient anatomies.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide fetal monitoring belt devices. The fetal monitoring belt devices include belts and a back support. In certain embodiments, the belts may further include one or more rows of buttonholes to provide multiple places for attachment of one or more ultrasound transducers via buttonhooks. In certain embodiments, the back support may further include an interior pouch to hold a therapeutic device, such as a hot or cold pack and/or a vibration element. The fetal monitoring belt devices of the present invention provide a comfortable, long-term, stable way of maintaining the proper positioning of ultrasound transducers during prenatal exams, labor and delivery.

Abstract: Systems for ablating tissue can include a pair of electrode assemblies. The electrode assemblies can automatically align on opposing sides of operative tissue due to magnetic interaction. One assembly can move automatically in response to the other assembly due to the magnetic interaction. Some systems are capable of cooling the electrode assemblies during ablation procedures.