Abstract: A blood pump system including a blood pump, an intravascular flow cannula, and a pressure sensor. The intravascular flow cannula is in flow communication with the blood pump and has a distal end portion distally from the blood pump and a proximal end portion closer to the blood pump. The intravascular flow cannula has at least one blood flow through opening at its distal end portion for blood to enter or exit the flow cannula. The blood flow through opening has a borderline surrounding the through opening. The pressure sensor is configured radially within the flow cannula and borders a proximal portion of the borderline.

Abstract: There is provided a system, apparatus and methods for developing laser systems that can create precise predetermined clear corneal incisions that are capable of reducing induced astigmatism. The systems, apparatus and methods further provide laser systems that can provide these incisions at or below Bowman's membrane.

Abstract: An apparatus for cutting a tissue part of an eye by means of laser radiation includes a suction-ring unit (16) which is capable of being mounted onto the eye, with a ring axis (22), a mechanical interface unit (34) which is separate from the suction-ring unit (16), which is capable of being moved along the ring axis (22) in coupling contact with the latter, and which is capable of being mechanically coupled with optical means (70) which focus the laser radiation onto or into the tissue part (12) of the eye, and sealing means (44, 52) which upon movement of the interface unit (34) in coupling contact with the suction-ring unit (16) form a space (58) which is capable of being evacuated and which is delimited by sealing surfaces (46, 60) of the interface unit (34) and of the suction-ring unit (16) and of the sealing means (44, 52).

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present technology disclosed herein relate to implantable systems, and methods for use therewith, that use a temperature sensor to initially detect an onset of patient activity, and then use a motion sensor to confirm or reject the initial detection of the onset of patient activity. Other embodiments of the present technology disclosed herein relate to implantable systems, and methods for use therewith, that use a motion sensor to initially detect an onset of patient activity, and then use a temperature sensor to confirm or reject the initial detection of the onset of patient activity. The use of both a motion sensor and a temperature sensor provides improvements over using just one of the types of sensors for rate responsive pacing.

Abstract: A wireless patient monitoring system includes a host device configured to pair with one or more wireless physiological sensors to receive physiological data therefrom. The host device includes a nearfield communication (NFC) transmitter emitting an electromagnetic field. The system includes at least one wireless physiological sensor having a sensing element that senses physiological parameter information from a patient, a battery, and a field detection circuit configured to detect NFC field and to generate an activation signal thereupon. A sensor controller is configured to operate in a sleep state that maximizes battery power consumption by the wireless physiological sensor and to receive the activation signal from the field detection circuit when the NFC field is detected. After receipt of the activation signal, the sensor controller operates the wireless physiological sensor in an activated mode that enables full power consumption by the wireless physiological sensor.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for indicating a long-term stress level of a person by means of a data processing unit, including the steps of acquiring stressor data having a set of stressor data items; analyzing stressor data values of the stressor data items by means of an artificial neural network to generate data representing a stress level, wherein the artificial neural network (ANN) is trained to provide output representing the stress level based on the stressor data values and an indication of previous stress state; and signaling the stress level.

Abstract: A neck-hanging massaging device includes an elastic arm, a first handle, a second handle, an electrode assembly and an electric pulse generating device. The first handle and the second handle are fixedly connected to the two sides of the elastic arm. The electrode assembly is arranged on the elastic arm. The electric pulse generating device is electrically connected with the electrode assembly. The electric pulse generating device is arranged in the first handle.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a frame and a mattress supported by the frame and arranged to support a patient thereon. A sensor is included to detect moisture on the patient and/or the patient support apparatus. The sensor produces signals indicative of the presence of moisture on the patient support apparatus. One or more alerts are output in response to the signals provided by the sensor to notify a caregiver of the presence of moisture on the patient support apparatus.

Abstract: Methods and systems for simultaneous sub-Nyquist measurement of a plurality of bioelectric signals are disclosed. A system includes measurement and reference electrodes configured to measure a first and a second bioelectric signal simultaneously. The first signal is within a first frequency band, the second signal is within a second frequency band, the second band is higher than the first band, and the first and second bands are separated by a frequency gap. The system also includes a filter for attenuating in the frequency gap and a sampler configured to sample, by conducting a sampling at a sampling frequency, the first and second bioelectric signals as measured simultaneously by the measurement and reference electrodes. The sampling frequency is lower than the Nyquist frequency for the second signal. An alias of the second signal caused by the sampling is in the frequency gap. The alias does not overlap the first band.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for enabling ultraviolet radiation treatments are provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods for assessing sympathetic nervous system (SNS) tone for renal neuromodulation therapy are disclosed herein. A system configured in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include, for example, a detector attached to or implanted in a patient and a receiver communicatively coupled to the detector. The detector can measure cardiac data and the receiver and/or a device communicatively coupled thereto can analyze the cardiac data to provide one or more SNS tone indicators. The SNS tone indicators can be used to determine whether a patient will be responsive to a neuromodulation therapy and/or whether a neuromodulation therapy was effective.

Abstract: A physiological information processing apparatus includes a processor and a memory storing computer-readable instructions. When the instructions are executed by the processor, the physiological information processing apparatus obtains physiological information data indicative of physiological information of a subject, obtains a first parameter associated with a vital sign of the subject based on the physiological information data, displays a first trend graph showing temporal change in the first parameter in a first display area of a display screen of a display, obtains a second parameter associated with an autonomic nerve function of the subject based on the physiological information data, and displays a second trend graph showing temporal change in the second parameter in a second display area of the display screen. The first and second display areas are displayed next to each other such that time axes of the first and second display areas are synchronized with each other.

Abstract: A system for detecting and recording head orientations of a person includes: a first sensor device capable of providing sensor data regarding a head orientation of a person in a three-dimensional space; a data acquisition system configured for storing and outputting the sensor data from the first sensor device; and a processor configured for processing the sensor data from the data acquisition system, outputting a first signal representing the head orientation, and generating an image for presentation by a graphical display; wherein the image comprises: a first reference indicator; an orientation indicator, wherein a position of the orientation indicator in the image is determined based on the first signal from the processor, and a feedback indicator when a first condition is met.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device, method and system for estimating or monitoring the health condition of a subject. At least one processor, when executing instructions, may perform one or more of the following operations. At least one physiological signal or information including a physiological signal of a subject may be received. At least one physiological parameter of interest may be generated based on the physiological signal. The physiological parameter of interest may be analyzed according to an analysis model. A physiological result may be generated. A recommendation may be provided based on the physiological analysis result.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring user stress levels is provided. One embodiment measures blood pressure using a blood pressure monitor in a monitoring sock; measures heart rate of the user using a heart rate monitor in the monitoring sock; monitors galvanic skin response (GSR) of the foot using at least one electrode in a monitoring shoe that is being worn by the user; generates supplemental information that includes at least a date and time of acquisition of the received blood pressure data, the heart rate data, and/or the GSR data; communicates the supplemental information, the blood pressure the heart rate data, and the GSR data; and stores the supplemental information, the blood pressure data, the heart rate data, and the GSR data into a memory.

Abstract: A measuring apparatus includes a first laser light source for emitting laser light of a first wavelength, a second laser light source for emitting laser light of a second wavelength different from the first wavelength, an optical detector for receiving scattered laser light from a measured part, and a controller configured to calculate a first value based on an output of the optical detector that is based on received scattered laser light of the first wavelength, calculate a second value based on an output of the optical detector that is based on received scattered laser light of the second wavelength, and measure oxygen saturation based on a ratio of the first value to the second value.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for identifying a target in a body using a spectroscopic feedback from the target are disclosed. An exemplary surgical feedback control system comprises a feedback analyzer configured to receive a reflected signal from a target in response to electromagnetic radiation directed at a target, and a controller in operative communication with the feedback analyzer. The controller can generate a control signal to a surgical system to perform a predetermined operation based upon the received reflected signal, including determining a composition of the target, or programming a laser setting to direct laser energy to the target.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a sleep mask is provided, which may include a site (such as a pocket near the center of the forehead), for holding electronical components for implementing a circadian rhythm disorder treatment program. Optionally, the sleep mask may also include one or more holes for locating and securing light pipes that are connected to lights for producing lighting that adjust a user's circadian pattern based on the circadian rhythm disorder treatment program. Optionally, the sleep mask also includes adjustable straps.

Abstract: An esophageal monitoring device includes a camera and, optionally, one or more lights to enable visualization of an interior of a subject's esophagus. Visualization of the interior of the subject's esophagus before and after a left atrial ablation procedure may enable a healthcare provider to determine whether or not the left atrial ablation procedure has damaged the subject's esophagus before the subject experiences any symptoms of such damage. An esophageal monitoring device may also include sensors and/or markers that enable a determination of its location within a subject's esophagus. Such an esophageal monitoring device may be configured for three-dimensional mapping, and enable the generation of an accurate three-dimensional map of the physical relationship between a subject's esophagus and the left atrium of his or her heart. Methods of monitoring a subject's esophagus while a left atrial ablation procedure is being conducted on the subject's heart are also disclosed.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a personal care implement is disclosed. The personal care implement has an emitting end and an electromagnetic source for projecting electromagnetic radiation onto an area of skin to treat a skin condition. A light sensor is configured to sense an amount of ambient light present at the emitting end. A controller instructs the electromagnetic source to begin projecting only when the light sensor senses that the amount of ambient light at the emitting end is below a predefined threshold.