Abstract: An implantable inflatable penile prosthesis cylinder includes an outer tube member having a longitudinal axis, an inner tube member contained within the outer tube member, and one or more tensile support members within the inner tube member. The inner tube member includes at least one inflatable chamber section, at least a portion of which is defined by a wall of the inner tube member. The one or more tensile support members extend between interior surfaces of the wall, and are placed in tension when the at least one chamber section is in an inflated state.

Abstract: A method of performing bariatric surgery includes inserting a gastrectomy device into a stomach of a patient, positioning the gastrectomy device in a selected location in the stomach, transecting a portion of the stomach thereby reducing a size of the stomach, and applying a reinforcement scaffold to an outer surface of the stomach. The reinforcement scaffold is configured to maintain the reduced size of the stomach.

Abstract: Described are various embodiments of surgical procedures, systems, implants, devices, tools, and methods, useful for treating pelvic conditions in a male or female, the pelvic conditions including incontinence (various forms such as fecal incontinence, stress urinary incontinence, urge incontinence, mixed incontinence, etc.), vaginal prolapse (including various forms such as enterocele, cystocele, rectocele, apical or vault prolapse, uterine descent, etc.), and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, the devices and tools including devices and tools for anchoring an implant to supportive tissue and adjusting the implant.

Abstract: Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is administered at a pulse rate that is equal to or a harmonic of a biological metric of a patient. The purpose is to provide frequency coupling among different organs (e.g., heart, brain, breathing, and gastrointestinal movement) through rhythmic entrainment. The specific harmonic chosen is the one closest to a desired EEG frequency. The desired EEG frequency is chosen based on the cognitive element or symptom that is targeted.

Abstract: A system for planning radiation treatment therapy is provided. An optical sensor device is implanted within or in close proximity to a risk region within the patient during a radiation delivery. The sensor device optically monitors the orientation of the risk region, and the radiation dosage received by the risk region, during the radiation delivery. That information may be used as appropriate to modify an on-going radiation delivery plan in real time while the plan is being implemented.

Abstract: Devices and systems including implants (which may be removable) and methods of using them for reducing ventricular volume. The implants described herein are cardiac implants that may be inserted into a patient's heart, particularly the left ventricle. The implant may support the heart wall, or may be secured to the heart wall. The implants are typically ventricular partitioning device for partitioning the ventricle into productive and non-productive regions in order to reduce the ventricular volume.

Abstract: Exposure to stressors may be associated with the production of asymmetry in brain waves and can significantly affect a person's overall degree of wellbeing and conversely, asymmetry may influence a person's experience of stress. Through devices and methods that simultaneously look for asymmetries and in real time, one can create real time variable sequences of acoustical stimuli, and then one can effectively and efficiently support the brain to balance its activity between corresponding right and left lobes without one's mindful attention. Additionally various devices and methods can be used to identify condition states, including stress state conditions.

Abstract: Systems and methods for rotating shield brachytherapy. In an aspect, some of the systems and methods can be used to facilitate shield selection for use in rotating shield brachytherapy. In an aspect, the invention is a shielded needle or catheter system with a rotational controller for delivering radioisotope-based interstitial rotating shield brachytherapy (I-RSBT). In an aspect, the catheter system can utilize paddle-based RSBT. Further provided are methods and systems for helical RSBT.

Abstract: Various embodiments are described herein to reduce sound sensitivities, improve state regulation, and/or reduce auditory processing and social engagement deficits in individuals with such deficiencies by recruiting the anti-masking functions of the middle ear muscles in order to optimize the transfer function of the middle ear for the processing of human speech. In certain embodiments, an individual may be subjected to a training protocol comprising one or more training sessions. During each training session, acoustic stimuli are provided to a subject for a period of time, with or without accompanying visual stimulation. A user response may be determined, for example, before beginning the protocol, during a session, after a session, and/or upon completion of the protocol. Such user response may be employed to adjust the acoustic stimulation, and the adjusted acoustic stimulation may be provided to the subject during a subsequent training session (or at a subsequent time within the same training session).

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a massager device, system, and method. A massager is configured to communicate (directly or indirectly) a user feedback message to a target in response to a determination that an event has occurred. The massager may be a sexual aid. User feedback messages may be generated based on various pre-sets and/or user selections established to determine a message medium type, content for inclusion in the user feedback message, the target, the event, and other customizations. The content of the user feedback messages may be generated according to a content selection method, such as random, user-customized, pre-sets, categorical, or based on usage parameters, such as biometric, massager settings, and temporal data.

Abstract: A sexual stimulation device includes a main body having a generally blunt first end, a top surface, a bottom surface, and a dildo that extends outward from the bottom surface of the main body. The dildo including a curved shaft that forms an obtuse angle. A flap is positioned along the bottom surface adjacent to the second dildo. One or more removable and reconfigurable handles are secured to the blunt first end of the main body.

Abstract: A triple endorectal ballooning (TERB) system for prostate cancer radiotherapy may include a first balloon unit, a second balloon unit, a third balloon unit, a central passageway and a cover. The first balloon unit may include a first balloon and a first passageway connected to the first balloon. The second balloon unit may include a second balloon and a second passageway connected to the second balloon. The third balloon unit may include a third balloon and a third passageway connected to the third balloon. The central passageway may be arranged between the first to third balloon units to excrete a bowel gas. The cover may be configured to cover the first to third passageways and the central passageway and to support the first to third balloon units.

Abstract: An electromagnetic actuating device. A coil unit generates magnetic field toward a medical device inserted into a human body. An actuator drives the coil unit to move back and forth, thereby adjusting the rate of a change in magnetic force or magnetic field applied to the medical device. The coil unit moves linearly back and forth depending on the body shape of a subject and the body part to be diagnosed, such that actuation force is efficiently supplied to the medical device.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for applying low magnetic fields (<400 G) to mammalian cells, tissues and organs for protection from the damaging effects of ionizing radiation and other oxygen dependent injuries that involve the radical pair mechanism. The magnetic fields are generated by fixed magnets or active magnets and used to enhance the survival of healthy cells during radiation treatment for cancer, to protect workers from radiation within nuclear power plants, to protect astronauts from radiation during long space voyages, to increase working time in exposed environments, to provide a safe room in hazardous locations, and to protect normal tissue during radiation treatment and in medical imaging modalities that use ionizing radiation (X-ray, CT, mammography). The method described herein may also be used to mitigate the damaging effects of reperfusion, stroke, oxygen toxicity, inflammation, autoimmune disease, and the like by applying protective magnetic fields.

Abstract: An implantable article and method are disclosed for treating pelvic floor disorders such as vaginal vault prolase. A surgical kit useful for performing a surgical procedure such as a sacral colpopexy is also described.

Abstract: A pump for an implantable penile prosthetic includes a reservoir tubing port, an inflatable implant tubing port, a pump bulb connected to a body of the pump, a rotary valve. The pump bulb is operable to move a liquid through the reservoir tubing port and into the pump bulb along a first flow path formed in the body of the pump, and out of the pump bulb and through the inflatable implant tubing port through a second flow path formed in the body of the pump. The rotary valve communicates with both of the first flow path and the second flow path. The rotary valve is constrained to rotate in only one of a clockwise direction and a counter clockwise direction.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an electric heating device which can provide persistent hot tactile experience in male masturbation and meanwhile keep the insertion passage tight as long as possible. The device includes a electric heating kettle having at least two masturbator chambers and one lubrication chamber, a coaster, a transfer pipette having long and thin tube, a electrical thermometer. The present disclosure also provides a method to use hot masturbators rotationally. The present disclosure further provides a lubrication bottle embed with a transfer pipette and electric heating function.

Abstract: Disclosed is a locking needle to be used with a Furlow insertion tool during penile prosthesis. The invention also provides methods of using the locking needle for the implantation of a penile prosthesis cylinder.

Abstract: Described are methods, devices, and systems related to pelvic implants, including implants that include absorbable and non-absorbable materials.

Abstract: A unitary or homogeneous patterned implant is provided. The implant is constructed of patterned cells formed by way of a molding, die casting, laser etching, laser cutting, extruding, and the like. Portions of the implant can be formed into sinusoid or other waveform strut members. One or more undulating anchor arms or rods extend out from the implant for tissue fixation, with the one or more undulating anchor arms including one or more arcuate bends.