Abstract: The method is for treating an individual having atrial fibrillation (AF) with administration of oral magnesium supplementation for converting atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm. The method includes monitoring cardiac rhythms frequently (e.g. daily), importance of remaining hydrated, adding potassium if needed, and administering a dose of oral magnesium supplements for at least four to six weeks, for example. The method includes titrating the dose of magnesium supplements until conversion of atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm, and additional titrating of the dose of magnesium supplements based upon recurrence of atrial fibrillation, until conversion of atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm. Monitoring ‘Heart Rate Variability” in certain circumstances may forecast the presence or recurrence of atrial fibrillation.

Abstract: The rifle rest is for use with a vertical support post. The rifle rest includes a body including a collar configured to substantially surround the vertical support post, and at least one tightening mechanism coupled to the collar and configured to tighten the collar and position the body at a selected height on the vertical support post. A pivotable arm, defining a rifle rest platform, is pivotally coupled to the body and configured to be pivoted between a stored position adjacent the vertical support post and a deployed position extending away from the vertical support post. The pivotable arm is coupled to the body via a pivotal resistance that keeps the pivotable arm selectively secured in the stored position and the deployed position, respectively, until a user overcomes the pivotable resistance and pivots the pivotable arm to selectively store the pivotable arm and deploy the pivotable arm.

Abstract: The accessory eyeglasses retention device secures eyeglasses to a wearer's head. The accessory eyeglasses retention device includes an elongated body extending between a front end and a back end, and an adjustment mechanism, including a canal within the elongated body, and configured to directly and firmly grip a temple of the eyeglasses and adjustably position the elongated body relative to the temple. An angled retainer is at the back end of the elongated body, extending and angled in a medial direction towards a user's head and to contact the user's head when the eyeglasses are worn on the wearer's head, and configured to securely retain the eyeglasses in a desired location on the wearer's head.

Abstract: An accessory eyeglasses retention device is integrally formed as a single elastomeric piece to secure eyeglasses to a wearer's head. The accessory eyeglasses retention device may include an elongated body extending between a front end and a back end, an adjustment mechanism including a first elastic strap and a second elastic strap, for example, longitudinally spaced apart on the elongated body and configured to hold a temple of the eyeglasses and adjustably position the elongated body relative to the temple. An angled flap is at the back end of the elongated body, extending and angled in a direction towards a portion of the wearer's head when the eyeglasses are worn on the wearer's head, and configured to securely retain the eyeglasses in a desired location on the wearer's head. Also, a lanyard attachment feature may be included at the back end of the elongated body and configured to attach the elongated body to an eyeglasses lanyard.

Abstract: An accessory for eyeglasses that functions as a combined hearing aid and/or eyeglasses retention device which can maintain housings of behind the ear (BTE) hearing aids in place on a user's ears. The combined hearing aid and/or eyeglasses retention device can also maintain eyeglasses from slipping down the nose of a user which also maintains the device at its optimal position to retain housings of BTE hearing aids in place. The combined hearing aid and/or eyeglasses retention device also prevents displacement of BTE housing(s) off a user's ears when a user removes a mask. The combined hearing aid and/or eyeglasses retention device can also be a ‘standalone’ eyeglasses retention device when a user does not wear BTE hearing aids.

Abstract: Medical devices are disclosed as providing nasal airway dilation in subjects in need thereof whose nasal airways are partially or completely blocked, such as for sleep; with CPAP masks; for exercise; wearing goggles alone or with helmets; and for swimming. In an aspect, the devices with a group of applications provide nasal dilation to overcome obstruction caused by nasal valve dysfunction. Methods of employing the same to dilate nasal airways are further disclosed.

Abstract: Devices for eyewear and eyeglasses providing in situ adjustability to stabilize and maintain positioning of the eyewear and/or eyeglasses on a user are disclosed. The devices are further suitable for use in conjunction with a retainer strap and/or integrated with a retainer strap. The devices are further suitable for integration into the manufacture of eyewear and/or eyeglasses. Embodiments of the device and methods of employing the same are set forth.

Abstract: Devices for eyewear and eyeglasses providing in situ adjustability to stabilize and maintain positioning of the eyewear and/or eyeglasses on a user are disclosed. The devices are further suitable for use in conjunction with a retainer strap and/or integrated with a retainer strap. The devices are further suitable for integration into the manufacture of eyewear and/or eyeglasses. Embodiments of the device and methods of employing the same are set forth.

Abstract: Medical devices are disclosed as providing nasal airway dilation in subjects in need thereof whose nasal airways are partially or completely blocked, such as for sleep; with CPAP masks; for exercise; wearing goggles alone or with helmets; and for swimming. In an aspect, the devices with a group of application provide nasal dilation to overcome obstruction caused by nasal valve dysfunction. Methods of employing the same to dilate nasal airways are further disclosed.

Abstract: Devices for eyewear and eyeglasses providing in situ adjustability to stabilize and maintain positioning of the eyewear and/or eyeglasses on a user are disclosed. The devices are further suitable for use in conjunction with a retainer strap and/or integrated with a retainer strap. The devices are further suitable for integration into the manufacture of eyewear and/or eyeglasses. Embodiments of the device and methods of employing the same are set forth.

Abstract: Medical devices are disclosed as providing nasal airway dilation in subjects in need thereof whose nasal airways are partially or completely blocked, such as for sleep; with CPAP masks; for exercise; wearing goggles alone or with helmets; and for swimming. In an aspect, the devices with a group of applications provide nasal dilation to overcome obstruction caused by nasal valve dysfunction. Methods of employing the same to dilate nasal airways are further disclosed.

Abstract: A system of the invention is a housing-liner apparatus complex and/or eye shield comprising an air leak preventing system is provided for use with continuous positive airway pressure devices, e.g. CPAP mask. The system includes a housing-liner and/or an eye shield reversibly or irreversibly attached to a mask, and adjustable straps extending from the housing-liner and/or eye shield to attach onto a mask to create an improved seal between the mask and the user. Beneficially, the system muffles noise associated with air leakage, and reduces other side effects with CPAP masks, e.g. slippage of the lower part of the mask into the user's mouth and/or puffing out of cheeks during sleep. Furthermore, the system may include a chin support to reduce mouth opening of the user during sleep. Overall, the system creates greater user comfort by maintaining the interface between the mask and user's face during sleep.

Abstract: Sickle cell patients atypically experience exaggerated inflammatory responses to pathogens that normally cause mild respiratory infections in non-sickle cell humans. There appears to be heightened inflammatory responses to pathogens in combination with hypoxia in sickle cell disease. The novelty of this invention provides a new paradigm to explain the exaggerated inflammatory response of sickle cell disease to pathogens especially when accompanied by hypoxic stress. In particular, sickle cell chest injury and other complications associated with ischemia-reperfusion injury caused by vaso-occlusion can involve co-stimulation of the NALP-3 inflammasome by pathogen associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) and hypoxic-induced danger associated molecular patterns (DAMPs), leading to exaggerated pro-inflammatory responses marked by increased IL-1? secretion and subsequent induction of neutrophilic inflammation.