Abstract: A catheter treatment apparatus comprises an elongate tubular member and an expandable support. The expandable support comprises a radioactive substance to treat cancerous tissue and is configured to expand from a narrow profile for insertion to a wide profile to engage and treat tissue remaining after resection. The expandable support can be sized to fit within a volume of removed tissue to place the radioactive substance in proximity to the capsule and remaining tissue, to spare the capsule and proximate nerves and vessels to treat tissue in proximity to the capsule. The elongate tubular member may comprise a channel such as a lumen to pass a bodily fluid such as urine when the expandable support engages the tissue to treat the patient for a plurality of days. The treatment apparatus can be used to resect and diagnose tissue concurrently. Based on the diagnosis, targeted segmental treatment may be given.

Abstract: The invention discloses an implant. The implant may include a first flap and a second flap. The first flap may further include a first portion, a second portion and a transition region. The first portion may be configured to be attached proximate a sacrum. The second portion may be configured to be attached to an anterior vaginal wall. The transition region lies between the first portion and the second portion. The second flap may be fabricated such that a portion of the second flap is configured to be attached to a posterior vaginal wall. The implant may be configured such that a value corresponding to a biomechanical parameter defining a biomechanical attribute of the portion of the first flap attaching to the anterior wall is different from a value of the biomechanical parameter defining the biomechanical attribute of the portion of the second flap attaching to the posterior wall.

Abstract: Tumor-Treating Fields elicit a conditional vulnerability to PARP inhibitors (e.g., Olaparib) in certain cancer cells such as non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cell lines. This conditional vulnerability is exploited in a method of killing cancer cells that comprises delivering a PARP inhibitor to the cancer cells and applying an alternating 80-300 kHz electric field to the cancer cells. At least a portion of the applying step is performed simultaneously with at least a portion of the delivering step. In some embodiments, an additional step of treating the cancer cells with a radiation therapy is added to the method. In some embodiments, the frequency of the alternating electric field is between 100 and 200 kHz.

Abstract: A novel treatment method is disclosed, wherein a patch configured to be placed on a patient's skin is activated, before placement, to deliver localized radiotherapy to a diseased area of the skin. The disclosed devices and methods minimize or prevent collateral damage to the neighboring tissues. In most cases, the disclosed devices and methods include coating a contoured, solid, flexible or conformal substrate with one or more lanthanide elements and then activating (e.g. neutron irradiation) the elements such that its resulting radioisotope emits beta-particles into the diseased skin surface when applied to the patient's skin. Novel processes are described for fabricating and irradiating the lanthanide-based skin patch, for example a holmium-based skin patch.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sexual stimulation device with an artificial lip structure, including the artificial lip structure, wherein the artificial lip structure includes upper and lower lip assemblies, and an opening defined by the upper and lower lip assemblies; at least one driving device, configured to drive the artificial lip structure to make a biting motion in a first direction; a power supply, configured to provide power to the at least one driving device; and an inner space, configured to accommodate the at least one driving device and the power supply. The sexual stimulation device can achieve the biting motion of the artificial lip structure, allowing a user to get relaxed in a short time.

Abstract: Presented herein are devices and systems as well as the methods of using the same for the purpose of reducing and/or ameliorating the sensation of pain, specifically, chronic pain. Particularly, in one aspect, the devices, systems, and their methods of use disclosed herein are effective for reducing peripheral nerve pain, such as resulting from traumatic nerve injury and other types of nerve damage.

Abstract: For foot pain sufferers, especially those with peripheral neuropathy, this invention introduces a breakthrough device. Its key feature is a novel self-aligning applicator that simultaneously treats the entire foot and eliminates adjustments and sizing. A large enough and powerful enough treatment zone is possible by utilizing a segmented solenoid and by placing the foot directly into its coherent core flux. Dosages to the entire foot of 2,500 ??BT can be achieved within an hour. Extremely low voltages are used, and very little heat is produced, making the device suitable for in-home use.

Abstract: An automated penile prosthesis device is an inflatable prosthesis device that may be implanted through surgery. The device includes a penile prosthesis structure composed of an inflatable layer encapsulating a semi rigid structure. The device may include a pneumatic hose in fluid communication with the penile prosthesis and a fluid reservoir that includes an opening leading into an interior space of the fluid reservoir. Further, the device may include a pump configured for transferring the fluid from the fluid reservoir to the penile prosthesis structure through the pneumatic hose for transitioning the penile prosthesis from a flaccid state to an erected state. Furthermore, the pump may be configured for transferring the fluid for transitioning the penile prosthesis from the erected state to the flaccid state. Additionally, the device allows users to remotely control the pump through a remote controller. Thus, the device is a hybrid and automated penile prosthesis device.

Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for evaluating the integrity of a uterine cavity. A method comprises introducing transcervically a probe into a patient's uterine cavity, providing a flow of a fluid (e.g., CO2) through the probe into the uterine cavity and monitoring the rate of the flow to characterize the uterine cavity as perforated or non-perforated based on a change in the flow rate.

Abstract: For foot pain sufferers, especially those with peripheral neuropathy, this invention introduces a breakthrough device. Its key feature is a novel self-aligning applicator that simultaneously treats the entire foot and eliminates adjustments and sizing. A large enough and powerful enough treatment zone is possible by utilizing a segmented solenoid and by placing the foot directly into its coherent core flux. Dosages to the entire foot of 2,500 ??BT can be achieved within an hour. Extremely low voltages are used and very little heat is produced, making the device suitable for in-home use.

Abstract: A medical clip that includes a pair of longitudinally extending legs that each have a tissue piercing distal end, and an interconnecting span section that connects proximal ends of the respective pair of longitudinally extending legs. The pair of longitudinally extending legs are disposed about a longitudinal axis; and further including a carrier element for supporting a radio-active source. The interconnecting span section is in the form of a platform having an elongated support surface along which the carrier element extends. The elongated support surface of the platform extends substantially orthogonal to the longitudinal axis defined between the pair of longitudinally extending legs.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods described herein can provide a simulated fluid environment similar to the mother's womb to recreate an ideal or more familiar environment for infants who are born before their ideal due date. In some embodiments, the premature infant amniotic bath incubator can comprise an incubating tank with synthetic or simulated amniotic fluid, a heating element(s), a temperature sensor(s), and/or thermostat(s) for temperature regulation.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and a device for providing a mental massage to help treat anxiety and depression. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a massage device for providing a mental massage to help treat anxiety and depression is disclosed, the device including: a mental state determination unit for determining a mental state on the basis of a biosignal of a user; a mental massage pattern determination unit for determining a mental massage pattern on the basis of the determined mental state; and a mental massage provision unit for providing a massage on the basis of the mental massage pattern.

Abstract: We describe an optical and magnetic stimulation, OMS, wound therapy device comprising: a light source configured to generate an optical field for an OMS wound therapy; an electric circuit coupled to the light source for driving the light source to generate the optical field; a coil configured to generate a magnetic field for the OMS wound therapy; and a magnetic field shield arranged between the coil on the one hand and the light source and electric circuit on the other hand, and wherein the magnetic field shield is configured to shield the electric circuit and the light source from the magnetic field generated by the coil.

Abstract: The invention relates to medical equipment and can be used to prevent human exposure to sources of negative energy in geopathic zones and to electromagnetic radiation. The device comprises two pyramids 1, 2 in the form of hollow vessels sharing a common apex 4 and interconnected by a tubular channel 11. A base 8 of an upper pyramid 2 is provided with a removable lid 9. An antenna represents an EH-antenna 3 having oscillators in the form of the pyramids 1, 2, the parameters of which are consistent with the golden section, satisfy an even number from the Fibonacci series (F2=1.62), and are specified by the formula: ?=2h2/s, where a is the side length of the bases, h is the height of each pyramid, and s is the apothem.

Abstract: A pressure therapy device includes a pressure chamber, an inflatable padding, a seal, and a positioning mechanism. The pressure chamber has an opening arranged for admitting the inflatable padding and a limb of a user. The inflatable padding is inflatable to enclose and fix the limb in position. The seal covers the opening, including the inflatable padding and the limb to seal the pressure chamber from ambient atmospheric pressure. A pump unit is provided to generate a non-atmospheric pressure within the pressure chamber and includes a first valve system and a piston with safety release features for preventing unsafe pressure levels.

Abstract: The invention discloses an implant. The implant may include a first flap and a second flap. The first flap may further include a first portion, a second portion and a transition region. The first portion may be configured to be attached proximate a sacrum. The second portion may be configured to be attached to an anterior vaginal wall. The transition region lies between the first portion and the second portion. The second flap may be fabricated such that a portion of the second flap is configured to be attached to a posterior vaginal wall. The implant may be configured such that a value corresponding to a biomechanical parameter defining a biomechanical attribute of the portion of the first flap attaching to the anterior wall is different from a value of the biomechanical parameter defining the biomechanical attribute of the portion of the second flap attaching to the posterior wall.

Abstract: An infant calming/sleep-aid device that includes a moving platform and a sound generator, the sound and motion adapted to calm a fussy baby, induce sleep, and maintain sleep under normal conditions. The device makes a determination as to whether sound signals represent sound coming from inside the device or outside the device. If the sound signals are coming from the inside the device, then the signals are evaluated in a specified frequency band to determine whether the sound is a baby cry. If a determination is made that there is a baby cry, then a threshold analysis is performed to quantify the cry and compare it to a threshold value. If the cry is above a specified threshold, the device moves the platform and/or generates sound.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a contact hearing system utilizing an emitter adapted to emit light and a contact hearing device adapted to receive the emitted light and convert that light into sound by mechanical manipulation of a subjects ear drum. In the present invention the emitter may utilize multiple light sources and the multiple light sources may be passed through at least one diffuser in order to generate an emitted light having a broader angle of incidence with little or no loss in received power as measured by a photodetector on the contact hearing device when the contact hearing device is positioned on a subject's tympanic membrane and the emitter is positioned in the subject's ear canal.

Abstract: Proposed is a beauty care system including an application means configured to apply a wave at a predetermined frequency to a target person, and a provision means configured to provide a sensation typifying the predetermined frequency to the target person.