Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention relates to a method that provides for an effective way of creating and maintaining test scripts. In this regard, the application under test (AUT) software objects are abstracted in a mapping, verification points (VP) are created, and actions are scripted. The mapping is independent of the language. Objects in the scripts are mapped to the actual objects in the application under test (AUT). The actions are scripted once and then run on any language (internationalization testing—i.e. English, Chinese, German, etc.). In addition, verification points (VP) can be extracted from an application under test (AUT). The baseline text (translations) can be displayed for review. The tester can then verify baseline translations, as will seen by an end user and or identify any missing baseline translations.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and devices for selectively applying fluids (particularly anesthetics) to a target tissue from within a blood vessel while minimizing the amount of fluid applied to non-target tissue. The injection catheters described herein may include an elongate body, a directional injector, and one or more holdfasts for securing the catheter before extending the injector. The methods of selectively applying anesthetic to a target structure generally include the steps of inserting an injection catheter into a body vessel, positioning the injection catheter within the body vessel near the target structure, anchoring the injection catheter before extending a directional injector from the injection catheter, and applying anesthetic from the injection catheter to the target structure.

Abstract: One disclosed embodiment comprises a method for treating lesions in the carotid artery of a mammalian body. The method comprises transcervical access and blocking of blood flow through the common carotid artery (with or without blocking of blood flow through the external carotid artery), shunting blood from the internal carotid artery and treating the lesion in the carotid artery.

Abstract: One disclosed embodiment comprises a method for treating lesions in the carotid artery of a mammalian body. The method comprises transcervical access and blocking of blood flow through the common carotid artery (with or without blocking of blood flow through the external carotid artery), shunting blood from the internal carotid artery and treating the lesion in the carotid artery.

Abstract: Provided are techniques for monitoring information. In response to a database process starting, a monitoring agent is loaded under control of the database process, wherein the monitoring agent invokes a discovery service to discover a central server and monitoring service. Under control of the monitoring agent, monitor information about the database process is sent to the central server and monitoring service.

Abstract: A data center provides secure handling of HTTPS traffic using backend SSL decryption and encryption in combination with a load balancer such as a content switch. The load balancer detects HTTPS traffic and redirects it to an SSL offloading device for decryption and return to the load balancer. The load balancer then uses the clear text traffic for load balancing purposes before it redirects the traffic back to the SSL offloading device for re-encryption. Thereafter, the re-encrypted traffic is sent to the destination servers in the data center. In one embodiment, the combination with the back-end SSL with an intrusion detection system improves security by performing intrusion detection on the decrypted HTTPS traffic.

Abstract: One disclosed embodiment comprises a method for treating lesions in the carotid artery of a mammalian body. The method comprises transcervical access and blocking of blood flow through the common carotid artery (with or without blocking of blood flow through the external carotid artery), shunting blood from the internal carotid artery and treating the lesion in the carotid artery.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is described that facilitates appropriate placement of a closure device and allows ease of placement with repeated access without bleeding. A suitable biocompatible polymer diaphragm such as silicone or nipple is place on the adventitia of the vessel through a small cutdown incision. The puncture surface is a diaphragm that functions as a self-sealing valve. For embodiments designed for small catheter access such as 4 to 9 Fr, this may be a polymer that elastically seals around the puncture once the catheter is removed. Especially for larger access catheters, such as 10 French to 24 French, a preformed aperture or slit may be cut into the material, allowing controlled and atraumatic penetration of the device and artery. The sealing element may also be fixed to the outside wall of the vessel with holdfasts through a method that facilitates percutaneous delivery through the use of a guiding wire.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention relates to a method that provides for an effective way of creating and maintaining test scripts. In this regard, the application under test (AUT) software objects are abstracted in a mapping, verification points (VP) are created, and actions are scripted. The mapping is independent of the language. Objects in the scripts are mapped to the actual objects in the application under test (AUT). The actions are scripted once and then run on any language (internationalization testing—i.e. English, Chinese, German, etc.). In addition, verification points (VP) can be extracted from an application under test (AUT). The baseline text (translations) can be displayed for review. The tester can then verify baseline translations, as will seen by an end user and or identify any missing baseline translations.

Abstract: An anastomotic device includes a flexible member, formable into a loop and a plurality of tissue penetrating anchoring elements slidably mounted on the flexible member. The tissue penetrating anchoring elements extend generally towards a center of the loop formed by the flexible member. The device is adapted for anastomosing vessel segments or a vessel and a graft. In a further embodiment, an exovascular anastomotic device is suitable for end-to-side anastomoses and it includes an anastomotic ring and a harness assembly.