Abstract: Systems and methods for use in providing hyperbaric oxygen therapy (“HBOT”) sessions to veterinary patients includes providing HBOT chambers specifically adapted for use with veterinary patients. HBOT chambers are adapted with a rail mounted platform upon which one or more animals may be supported and confined within an enclosure during the application of HBOT. Viewing ports are provided at the appropriate level to allow the pets being treated to see out from their position within the chamber. The system is provided with a closed circuit video system including a plurality of chamber mounted cameras configured allow for remote monitoring of the animals within the chamber, and a room mounted camera configured to allow for remote monitoring of the chamber and surrounding environment. Remote central station monitoring allows for widespread deployment of hyperbaric chambers in accordance with a business method wherein revenue is generated on per-use and/or per-patient basis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Nephronophthisis, in particular to the NPHP6 protein (nephrocystin-6) and nucleic acids encoding the NPHP6 protein. The present invention also provides assays for the detection of NPHP6, and assays for detecting NPHP6 polymorphisms and mutations associated with disease states.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Nephronophthisis, in particular to the NPHP5 protein (nephrocystin-5) and nucleic acids encoding the NPHP5 protein. The present invention also provides assays for the detection of NPHP5 polymorphisms and mutations associated with disease states.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Nephronophthisis, in particular to the NPHP4 protein (nephroretinin or nephrocystin-4) and nucleic acids encoding the NPHP4 protein. The present invention also provides assays for the detection of NPHP4, and assays for detecting nephroretinin and inversin polymorphisms and mutations associated with disease states.

Abstract: An improved heating pellet for keeping serving plates warm in hospitals and other food-service operations. The pellet is provided with a central hole and with notches in its rim for improving heating efficiency in forced-air convection ovens, said notches also permitting convenient removal of serving plates. Spacers are also provided for reducing heat loss to the surface on which the pellet rests.