Abstract: The present invention relates to a probe for diagnosing HPV genotype and to a method of analyzing the same.

Abstract: There is provided a method for providing information for diagnosing cancer using Real-Time RT-PCR, and a kit for diagnosing cancer for the method.

Abstract: A switch for use with an electrosurgical tool having a heatable tip connectable to a power source and a suction passage connectable to a suction source. The switch comprises a main body having a suction passage extending therethrough connectable to the suction passage of the tool. A cavity in the main body intersects the suction passage and is adapted to slidably receive a mounting post to permit slidable movement of the main body over the mounting post. The mounting post has an end protruding from the main body that is pivotally connectable to the tool. An opening extends through the mounting post that is alignable with the suction passage. In operation, the main body of the switch is manually movable between a default position in which the suction passage and the opening are misaligned to block suction and an operating position in which the suction passage and opening are aligned to permit suction.

Abstract: A chair or table for medical or surgical patients has in one form of the invention an outwardly bowed facility, preferably removable and replaceable, along an end of the chair or table down whose seat or top liquid and debris cascades during an examination or surgical procedure, to receive and retain a flap extending from and along one margin of the opening of a catch bag of flexible sheet material while a second flap, extending from and along the opposite margin of such opening of the catch bag, overlies the seat of the chair or the table top at such end of the chair or table and is preferably secured to such chair seat or table top by pressure sensitive adhesive applied to the overlying flap of the bag. In another form of the invention, the catch receptacle itself has an elongate stiff but malleable member incorporated therein extending along such opposite margin of the bag opening for bending outwardly of the opening to hold the bag open when installed on the chair or table.