Abstract: A surgical instrument retainer can include a proximal component and a distal component. The proximal component can include a head, a first body, and a proximal plurality of projections. The distal component can define a second instrument bore and a body bore and can include a distal plurality of projections. The can head engageable with the end effector coupler to position the instrument retainer within the end effector coupler.

Abstract: Light stimulation systems and methods for elevating testosterone levels in male patients.

Abstract: A medical apparatus and method of operating a medical apparatus are disclosed. The apparatus includes a radiation source for emitting electromagnetic radiation towards one or both eyes of a patient; wherein the apparatus is configured to emit electromagnetic radiation having a ratio of scotopic luminous intensity to photopic luminous intensity of at least 1.85:1.

Abstract: The electrocardiogram measurement apparatus includes: two amplifiers for receiving electrocardiogram signals from a first electrode and a second electrode; one electrode driving unit; a third electrode for receiving an output of the electrode driving unit; an A/D converter connected to an output terminal of each of the two amplifiers and converting analog signals into digital signals; a microcontroller for receiving the digital signals from the A/D converter; and a communication means for transmitting the digital signal, wherein: the microcontroller is supplied with power from a battery; the microcontroller controls the A/D converter and the communication means; and each of the two amplifiers amplifies one electrocardiogram signal so as to simultaneously measure two electrocardiogram signals.

Abstract: Provided a method of sterilization by ultraviolet irradiation whereby effects on the human body can be mitigated and an odor that arises after ultraviolet irradiation can be controlled. The sterilization method includes: a step (a) of irradiating a skin of a hand or arm with ultraviolet having a wavelength of 200 nm or more and 230 nm or less; and a step (b) of applying a topical skin preparation, cosmetic, or aqueous solution containing at least one amino acid or amino acid derivative selected from an amino acid group A to a region of the skin irradiated with the ultraviolet. The amino acid group A includes valine, leucine, isoleucine, glutamic acid, arginine, serine, aspartic acid, proline, and glycine.

Abstract: Systems and techniques are disclosed to establish programming of an implantable electrical neurostimulation device for treating chronic pain of a human subject, through the use of a dynamic model adapted to determine pain treatment parameters for a human patient and identify a new device operational program to implement the pain treatment parameters to address the chronic pain condition.

Abstract: Physiological parameters such as respiratory rate and/or heart rate variability can be measured over time for a user and correlated to physiological and/or hormonal cycles such as the menstrual cycle. By determining the phase of such a cycle in this manner, an automatic coach for the user can recommend phase-specific adjustments to activities such as sleep and exercise.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides apparatuses and methods for measuring capacitance as an indication of susceptibility to the formation of a diabetic foot ulcer.

Abstract: A physiological monitoring system can use physiological wearable monitors to collect and/or detect various parameters, such as cough, wheeze, heart rate, skin temperature, activity, respiration rate, skin impedance, electro-cardiogram data, blood pressure, galvanic skin response, and the like. One or more of these parameters, or other such parameters, may be used in methods in the fields of lung cancer, physiotherapy, monitoring disabled or challenged individuals, monitoring end of life conditions, monitoring breathing gas usage, monitoring patients and individual wellness, data acquisition, athletic sports monitoring, athletic sports entertainment, virtual reality feedback, telemedicine, hospital aid, illness detection and its severity, and public service, as examples. Such methods can use data from one or more wearable devices with the appropriate data processing to present the user or healthcare provider with the appropriate analysis.

Abstract: A wearable device and methods for providing a wearable device are disclosed. In a first aspect, the wearable device comprises at least one power source, one computer controller and a plurality of instruments that when worn on a user access physiological data from at least the user axilla. The wearable device monitors one or more or a combination of body temperature, pulse, R-R interval, respiration rate, pulse ox (SpO2), sleep, movement included fall detection. The device stores, processes and communicates collected or processed data to an external computer system. A software system provides summary information, reporting and alarms based on data collected by the one or more instruments.

Abstract: A method, a structure, and a computer system for cardiorespiratory monitoring via rapid eye movement. The method comprises detecting eye movement of a user while asleep and determining whether the user is subject to a cardiorespiratory condition based on comparing the detected eye movement to a model.

Abstract: A non-invasive method of calculating the central venous pressure (CVP) of a patient may include analysis of video of the neck region of the patient. Filters, which may include spatial filters and/or temporal filters, may be applied to the video to enhance the visibility of small movements, which may be due to circulatory pulsations of the patient. The video may be modified to highlight such movements, and motion indicative of venous pulsation may be distinctly identified and highlighted.

Abstract: A device for isolating a lenticle in the cornea of an eye. The device includes: a laser beam source to emit pulsed laser radiation having a pulse frequency of 1.2 MHz to 10 MHz, a pulse energy of 1 nJ to 200 nJ and a wavelength penetrating the cornea; a beam-forming unit having beam optics with an image field and that bundles pulsed laser radiation into a focus located inside the image field, and which has a maximum diameter of less than 3 ?m; a beam-deflection unit shifting the focus in the cornea and inside the image field, the focus moving along a path when the image field is resting; and a control unit to control the source and the beam-forming unit to isolate the lenticle by specifying the path. The lenticle is delimited by a cut surface which is curved with regard to a front surface of the cornea.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for generating three-dimensional tissue maps, and particularly fibrosis maps of cardiac tissue. An intravascular device includes an elongated member and a distal tip. An imaging assembly is integrated with the elongated member to enable imaging of the microstructure of tissue near the distal tip. One or more navigation electrodes are positioned at or near the distal tip. Electrical mapping and/or ablation assemblies may also be integrated with the device. Images may be characterized according to a level of fibrosis and, using the corresponding determined locations of the images, a three-dimensional map showing areas of differential fibrosis may be generated. Electrical mapping data may also be integrated with the fibrosis map to generate a composite fibrosis and voltage map.

Abstract: A smart carry case which is effectively a portable GPS-enabled, AED monitoring system that is capable of monitoring an AED (as well as itself) and reporting back the presence, function and location of the AED to a remote host. Also disclosed is street furniture that is configured to retain, continuously monitor, and dispense an AED and communicate to a remote host (i.e., a control room). The street furniture is preferably configured such that a user presses the intercom button. In response, the street furniture contacts the control room. The control room, in turn, sends a signal to the street furniture causing the compartment to unlock so the AED can be removed and used in a rescue. The street furniture is configured to continuously monitor the AED and ensure it is functional, using a device such as has been described hereinabove. If the AED is used, an ambulance is deployed to the location. The AED that is retained in the compartment may be a smart carry case.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrocardiogram measurement apparatus (measurement sensor) which can be used in combination with a smartphone by an individual. The electrocardiogram measurement apparatus according to the present invention comprises: two amplifiers for receiving electrocardiogram signals from a first electrode and a second electrode; one electrode driving unit; a third electrode for receiving an output of the electrode driving unit; an A/D converter connected to an output terminal of each of the two amplifiers and converting analog signals into digital signals; a microcontroller for receiving the digital signals from the A/D converter; and a communication means for transmitting the digital signal, wherein: the microcontroller is supplied with power from a battery; the microcontroller controls the A/D converter and the communication means; and each of the two amplifiers amplifies one electrocardiogram signal so as to simultaneously measure two electrocardiogram signals.

Abstract: A control device for a heart pump, comprising a device for establishing the end-diastolic filling pressure in a ventricle and a device for associating a delivery rate of the pump, in particular a pump speed or an electric pump capacity, with the established end-diastolic filling pressure. By taking into account the end-diastolic filling pressure, a robust operating option of the heart pump, similar to the physio-logical control, is created.

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlled sympathectomy procedures for neuromodulation are disclosed. A system for controlled micro ablation procedures is disclosed. A guidewire including one or more sensors or electrodes for accessing and recording physiologic information from one or more anatomical sites within the parenchyma of an organ as part of a physiologic monitoring session, a diagnostic test, or a neuromodulation procedure is disclosed. A guidewire including one or more sensors and/or a means for energy delivery, for performing a neuromodulation procedure within a small vessel within a body is disclosed.

Abstract: A first device comprises at least one amplifier. The at least one amplifier is configured to receive a plurality of sensor signals from a plurality of sensors. The at least one amplifier is configured to amplify at least two of the sensor signals to generate a plurality of amplified signals. Each of the amplified signals corresponds to one of the sensor signals. The first device comprises a plurality of modulators. Each of the modulators is configured to modulate one of the amplified signals to a distinct center frequency through employment of a Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO) to generate a modulated signal. The first device comprises an adder configured to create a composite signal. The composite signal comprises the modulated signal from each modulator. The composite signal is configured for transmission to a second device.

Abstract: An apparatus includes data acquisition circuitry and a processor. The data acquisition circuitry is configured to acquire multiple signals using multiple respective electrodes of an array of electrodes coupled to one of an organ of a patient and tissue or a cell culture. The processor is configured to hold a definition of a mixed-norm that is defined as a function of relative positions of the electrodes in the array, and jointly compress the multiple signals in a compressed-sensing (CS) process that minimizes the mixed-norm.