Abstract: A method and a kit are provided for the diagnosis and prognosis of human adenocarcinoma. The method and the kit measure levels of macrophage migration inhibitory factor within tumor cells.

Abstract: A system for non-invasively withdrawing and monitoring bodily fluids from the skin of a user is provided. The system apparatus includes a portable hand-held housing (16) having an internal chamber (9). Fluid displacement mechanism (1) is removably coupled to the housing (16) for directing the fluid from the skin into the internal chamber (9). The fluid displacement mechanism (1) has a first end (20) adapted to be located on an outer surface of the skin and an opposing second end (21) located internal the housing (16). Vacuum pump (10) in the housing (16) non-invasively extracts the fluid from the skin and draws the extracted fluid into the internal chamber (9) through the fluid displacement mechanism (1). A monitoring mechanism within the internal chamber (9) monitors the fluid drawn into the chamber (9).

Abstract: A female urinary incontinence device is provided for preventing uncontrolled flow of urine. The device is in the form of a hollow plastic tube having an open proximal end for insertion into the bladder and a control device at the distal for controlling the flow of urine. The proximal end has an extensible and retractable mushroom shaped plastic which maintains the device in the bladder.

Abstract: An esophageal probe comprising in combination EKG electrodes and ECHO electrodes selectively spaced from each other for monitoring or pacing an organ at a single location which allows for more controlled stimulation of the selected organ and to provide more accurate diagnostic data.

Abstract: A noninvasive blood pressure monitoring and controlling device is provided which selectively stimulates the human body's own baro-receptors with electromagnetic or ultrasonic wave energies.

Abstract: A female uninary incontinence device is provided for preventing uncontrolled flow of urine. The device is in the form of a hollow plastic tube having an open proximal end for insertion into the bladder and a control device at the distal for controlling the flow of urine. The proximal end has an extensible and retractable mushroom shaped plastic which maintains the device in the bladder. The distal end is provided with a valve and a timer for automatically closing the valve.

Abstract: A collapsible catheter is provided for irrigation or aspiration of the urinary bladder with fluid. The catheter consists of a collapsible hollow elastomeric tube which is open at the proximal end. The distal end portion has at least one stiffened aperture. A plurality of channels are provided along the length of the tube which contain removable wires or rods which stiffen the tube for insertion into the bladder. A balloon means is provided to hold the catheter in place.

Abstract: An extracorporeal radiation-therapy apparatus for use in treating the blood of a donor for diseased cells or organisms. The apparatus separates the blood by a density gradient device and treats the different blood fractions with drugs and/or high energy radiation.

Abstract: A collapsible catheter is provided for use with an inflatable stiffening or reinforcing member which is capable of being inflated with fluid. The catheter comprises a collapsible hollow elastomeric tube which is open at the proximal end. The distal end portion has at least one aperture. A valve is provided which is at the open end of the elastomeric tube. The valve permits access to inflate the stiffening member. The catheter can be used for draining and aspirating urinary tract or draining or feeding the gastro-intestinal tract.

Abstract: An arterial manometric dressing includes a pressure applying assembly having a pressure pad at a lower end thereof. A Doppler probe for determining blood flow in an artery forms part of the pressure applying assembly and engages an upper wall of the pressure pad, through which ultrasound signals are adapted to be transmitted. The pad also has a lower surface spaced from the upper surface for engaging a patient in a region for apply a pressure to an artery, and a fluid for transmitting ultrasound signals to and from the Doppler probe is disposed between the upper and lower walls of the pad. The dressing also employs a pressure indicating device for indicating the amount of pressure being applied to the artery. The invention also resides in the fluid-filled pressure pad, both alone and in combination with the Doppler probe.