Abstract: A surgical system includes a preload assembly in a surgical instrument surgical instrument manipulator that is under the control of a controller. The controller can automatically cause the preload assembly to engage and disengage a preload. A surgical apparatus includes a surgical instrument manipulator assembly and a sterile adapter assembly. The sterile adapter assembly is mounted in the distal face of the surgical instrument manipulator assembly. When the preload assembly configures the surgical instrument manipulator assembly to apply a preload force on the sterile adapter assembly, the sterile adapter assembly is removable from the distal face of the surgical instrument manipulator. The sterile adapter assembly includes a mechanical sterile adapter assembly removal lockout and a mechanical surgical instrument removal lockout.

Abstract: An inserter (100) for subcutaneous insertion of multiple transcutaneous parts (212, 222), the multiple transcutaneous parts at least comprising: —a first transcutaneous part (212) comprising a first body (214) from where a first subcutaneous part (216) extends, and—a second transcutaneous part (222) comprising a second body (224) from where a second subcutaneous part (226) extends, wherein the inserter comprises: —support means for guiding the multiple transcutaneous parts during insertion of the multiple transcutaneous parts, and—activation means for activating the inserter, whereby simultaneously insertion of the multiple transcutaneous parts subcutaneously in the patient's skin is initiated.

Abstract: An electronic device that handles recognition of mental behavioral, affect, emotional, mental states, mental health, or mood-based attributes based on deep neural networks (DNNs), stores a set of EEG signals and a set of bio-signals associated with a subject. The electronic device trains a plurality of first recognition models on a training set of EEG signals and a training set of bio-signals associated with different training subjects. The electronic device trains a second recognition model on a feature vector from output layers of the plurality of first recognition models. The electronic device estimates a plurality of dependency or relationship data by application of the trained plurality of first recognition models on the set of EEG signals and bio-signals. The electronic device identifies a mental behavioral attribute of the subject by application of the trained second recognition model on the plurality of signals and their relationship data.

Abstract: Implantable medical devices such as leadless cardiac pacemakers may include a rechargeable power source. In some cases, a system may include an implanted device including a receiving antenna and an external transmitter that transmits radiofrequency energy that may be captured by the receiving antenna and then be converted into electrical energy that may be used to recharge a rechargeable power source. Accordingly, since the rechargeable power source does not have to maintain sufficient energy stores for the expected life of the implanted device, the power source itself and thus the implanted device, may be made smaller while still meeting device longevity expectations.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system adapted for determining from sensor data collected for a patient over a period of time a normative condition of a biological function of the patient, generating provisioning information according to the normative condition, detecting a first sensor coupled to the patient, and providing the provisioning information to the first sensor to enable the first sensor to detect an abnormal state of the biological function of the patient. Other embodiments are disclosed.

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

Abstract: Wearable apparatus for monitoring various physiological and environmental factors are provided. Real-time, noninvasive health and environmental monitors include a plurality of compact sensors integrated within small, low-profile devices, such as earpiece modules. Physiological and environmental data is collected and wirelessly transmitted into a wireless network, where the data is stored and/or processed.

Abstract: We report method of detecting a pathological body state of a patient, comprising receiving a body signal of the patient; determining a body index from said body signal; determining an activity level of said patient; determining a value range for said body index for said patient, based at least in part on said activity level; comparing said body index to said value range; and detecting a pathological state when said body index is outside said value range. We also report a medical device system configured to implement the method. We also report a non-transitory computer readable program storage unit encoded with instructions that, when executed by a computer, perform the method.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a computer application for seizure detection using biometric data and responsivity testing. The computer application collects biometric data and responsiveness test results from biometric sensors and an interactive user interface in order to identify and confirm seizures and monitor for severity, duration, and permit logging and notification. The computer application collects data such as heart rate, movement, and responsivity testing results. The computer application facilitates caregiver notification of seizures at or before seizure onset if the user has a warning aura and/or during prolonged or severe seizures (e.g. long duration or convulsive movements).

Abstract: A person support apparatus includes sensors for monitoring aspects of a person positioned thereon. The outputs from the sensors are used to distinguish between new and prior occupants of the support apparatus, automatically zero an integrated scale system, distinguish between objects and humans on the support apparatus, determine if a person is sleeping or awake, monitor and characterize movement levels of the person, record a log of likely events regarding a support surface of the apparatus, propose identifications of objects added to or removed from the support surface, record force outputs, and/or other purposes. A person's sleep state may also be obtained and forwarded to a remote location. The sleep state data may be used to mute and/or control alerts or indicators, and/or to predict when a person is going to wake up and likely exit the support apparatus.

Abstract: Embodiments of this invention generally relate to ophthalmic laser procedures and, more particularly, to systems and methods for creating synchronized three-dimensional laser incisions. In an embodiment, an ophthalmic surgical laser system comprises a laser delivery system for delivering a pulsed laser beam to a target in a subject's eye, an XY-scan device to deflect the pulsed laser beam, a Z-scan device to modify a depth of a focus of the pulsed laser beam, and a controller configured to synchronize an oscillation of the XY-scan device and an oscillation of the Z-device to form an angled three-dimensional laser tissue dissection.

Abstract: Neuromodulation is used to enhance left ventricular relaxation. An exemplary neuromodulation system includes a therapy element positionable in proximity to at least one nerve fiber, and a stimulator configured to energize the therapy element to delivery therapy to the at least one nerve fiber such that left ventricular relaxation and left ventricular contractility are contemporaneously enhanced.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, a user terminal includes a processor; a blood pressure sensor; and a temperature sensor. The processor is configured to control whether or not to enable transmission of the blood pressure data obtained by the blood pressure sensor based on whether or not any of at least one transmission condition is satisfied; and transmit the blood pressure data when the transmission of the blood pressure data was enabled. The transmission condition include a condition satisfied when a fluctuation of temperature in a latest unit time of measurement time of the blood pressure data exceeds a threshold, the temperature being indicated by the temperature data obtained by the temperature sensor.

Abstract: A defibrillator or monitoring system may comprise a defibrillator, at least one video camera configured to acquire a video of a subject being treated by the defibrillator, a data collection unit configured to collect data associated with the subject, a communications unit configured to establish a communication channel between the defibrillator system and an emergency response center; and a processing unit configured to cause transmission to the emergency response center of at least one of the video of the subject and the data associated with the subject.

Abstract: A method and system is presented for an implantable wireless power receiver for use with a medical stimulation or monitoring device. The receiver receives transmitted energy through one or more non-inductive antenna(s), utilizes microelectronics to perform rectification of the received signal for generation of a DC power supply to power an implantable device, and may also utilize microelectronics to provide parameter settings to the device, or stimulating or other waveforms to a tissue.

Abstract: A method for stimulating a human leg, a stimulation system, and a garment including the stimulation system are disclosed. The method comprises: measuring, by a measuring unit, an electrical characteristic indicative of a physiological condition in a portion of the leg via a subset of skin electrodes comprised in a plurality of skin electrodes integrated in a leg part of a garment arranged to be worn about at least a part of the human leg; determining, by evaluating the measured electrical characteristic, if the portion of the leg is to be stimulated; and if it is determined that the portion is to be stimulated, applying a stimulation via a subset of stimulation units, comprised in a plurality of stimulation units being arranged in the leg part of the garment, such that the portion of the leg is stimulated. A stimulation system and a garment comprising such as stimulation system are also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for reducing noise in health monitoring including monitoring systems, methods and/or devices receiving a health signal and/or having at least one electrode or sensor for health monitoring.

Abstract: A cellulite and fat reducing device and method utilizing optical emitters includes an array housing a plurality of optical emitters which are positioned to produce an optical output directed to a recipient, and a controller for instructing an operation of the array. The optical output being generated by a plurality of LED's cumulatively producing green light at approximately 529.6 nm, and at approximately 48,860 Lux, measurable at the array.

Abstract: The invention provides a lighting unit configured to generate white light wherein the white light has a spectral intensity in the visible wherein at least 40% of all photons in the wavelength range of 400-500 nm are found in the wavelength range of 430-445 nm (see also FIG. 1b). The lighting unit may especially be used for increasing alertness of a human while not or minimally suppressing melatonin production of the human.

Abstract: A modular patient monitor has a docking station configured to accept a handheld monitor. The docking station has standalone patient monitoring functionality with respect to a first set of parameters. At least some of the first parameter set are displayed simultaneously on a full-sized screen integrated with the docking station. The handheld monitor also has standalone patient monitoring functionality with respect to a second set of parameters. At least some of the second set of parameters are displayed simultaneously on a handheld-sized screen integrated with the handheld monitor. The docking station has a port configured to accept the handheld monitor. While the handheld monitor is docket in the port, the docking station functionally combines the first set of parameters and the second set of parameters, and at least some of the combined first and second sets of parameters are displayed simultaneously on the full-sized screen.