Abstract: Systems and methods for shave biopsy are disclosed for extracting tissue at quantifiable specimen depth at the time of tissue acquisition. In particular, a biopsy apparatus is provided that generally includes a suction mechanism and a shaving mechanism.

Abstract: A scar subcision devices comprising a first elongated element comprising a pivotal connection to a second elongated element, the first elongated element having a blunt distal end, the second elongated element having a proximal-facing cutting edge at a distal end thereof, the device having a first state wherein the cutting edge is retracted to a location within an outer perimeter of the first elongated element, and a second state wherein the cutting edge is exposed outside of the outer perimeter of the first elongated element and the device transitioning between the first state and the second state by the first elongated element and the second elongated element rotating relative to each other about the pivotal connection are disclosed. Methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a light-activated adhesive composite suitable for medical and surgical applications. The composite includes a scaffold and a light-activated adhesive, such as a laser tissue solder. The scaffold includes a biological, biocompatible, or biodegradable material, such as PLGA or SIS.

Abstract: The present invention involves a system for measuring biospeckle of a specimen. The system includes a source of coherent light, such as a laser, capable of being aimed at a specimen; a camera capable of obtaining images of the specimen; and a processor coupled to the camera. The processor has software capable of performing bio-activity calculations on the plurality of images. The bio-activity calculations may include a Fourier Transform Analysis, Power Spectral Density, Fractal Dimensional Calculation, and/or Wavelet Transform Analysis. The camera is capable of obtaining at least one hundred images per second. The software is capable of conversion of 8-bit bmp images to intensity values, calculating a PSD on said plurality of images.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for restricting movement of a patient's head. The apparatus includes a frame and a plurality of constraints engaged with the frame to exactly constrain the patient's head relative to the frame.

Abstract: Sutures can be reliably applied to the tissue of sensitive organs in a predetermined and limited depth with minimal surgical skills through the use of a curved suture needle and a suture control apparatus. The suture control apparatus, which can be adjustable, comprises a pair of needle guides that are separated by a space, and a locator surface for engagement with the suture-receiving tissue in the space between the needle guides, with the pair of needle guides and locator surface being preferably carried by a handle. Preferably, the pair of needle guides are curved to provide a radius of curvature substantially equal to the radius of curvature of the curved suture needle.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for restricting movement of a patient's head. The apparatus includes a frame and a plurality of constraints engaged with the frame to exactly constrain the patient's head relative to the frame.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for restricting movement of a patient's head. The apparatus includes a frame and a plurality of constraints engaged with the frame to exactly constrain the patient's head relative to the frame.