Abstract: Embodiments of a system, a machine-accessible storage medium, and a computer-implemented method are described in which operations are performed. The operations comprising receiving a plurality of image frames associated with a video of an endoscopy procedure, generating a probability estimate for one or more image frames included in the plurality of image frames, and identifying a transition in the video when the endoscopy procedure transitions from a first phase to a second phase based, at least in part, on the probability estimate for the one or more image frames. The probability estimate includes a first probability that one or more image frames are associated with a first phase of the endoscopy procedure.

Abstract: Procedures for ablating nerves, in particular, those innervating the platysma muscle are provided. The ablation of nerves in the platysma is utilized in medical treatments and for cosmetic interventions.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising a local anesthetic and emu oil. The compositions are useful in a method of anesthetizing cornified skin comprising topically administering the subject compositions. The present compositions and methods permit rapid and effective anesthesia of cornified skin, such that various surgeries and interventions can be performed without the need for subcutaneous injections of local anesthetics. The present invention further provides a compartmentalized kit having a first container providing emu oil and a second container providing an aqueous solution of a local anesthetic.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising lidocaine and emu oil. The compositions are useful in a method of anesthetizing cornified skin comprising topically administering the subject compositions. The present compositions and methods permit rapid and effective anesthesia of cornified skin, such that various surgeries and interventions can be performed without the need for subcutaneous injections of local anesthetics. The present invention further provides a compartmentalized kit having a first container providing emu oil and a second container providing an aqueous solution of lidocaine.