Abstract: A method of preventing or treating a viral disease in an animal comprising administering to the animal a pharmaceutical composition comprising an antiviral nucleoside ?-D-N(4)-hydroxycytidine (NHC) or a prodrug or salt thereof and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and wherein the viral disease is Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS), Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD), Equine Influenza, Canine Distemper, Canine Respiratory Disease, Feline Infectious Peritonitis, Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, or Feline Immunodeficiency.

Abstract: A breathing apparatus including a case containing a chemical for generating oxygen and a monitoring circuit in the case is disclosed. The monitoring circuit includes multiple sensors that sense parameters within the case relevant to an operational status of the breathing apparatus, and a controller to receive signals from the sensors and to produce an output signal indicating the operational status of the breathing apparatus. A method for monitoring a breathing apparatus is also disclosed. The method includes using multiple sensors within a case of a breathing apparatus to sense parameters relevant to an operational status of the breathing apparatus, and processing signals from the sensors to produce an output signal representative of the operational status of the breathing apparatus. The sensors may include humidity, impact, pressure and temperature sensors.

Abstract: A breathing apparatus including a case containing a chemical for generating oxygen and a monitoring circuit in the case is disclosed. The monitoring circuit includes multiple sensors to that sense parameters within the case relevant to an operational status of the breathing apparatus, and a controller to receive signals from the sensors and to produce an output signal indicating the operational status of the breathing apparatus. A method for monitoring a breathing apparatus is also disclosed. The method includes using multiple sensors within a case of a breathing apparatus to sense parameters relevant to an operational status of the breathing apparatus, and processing signals from the sensors to produce an output signal representative of the operational status of the breathing apparatus. The sensors may include humidity, impact, pressure and temperature sensors.

Abstract: A breathing apparatus comprising a case containing a chemical for generating oxygen and a monitoring circuit in the case is disclosed. The monitoring circuit includes multiple sensors configured to sense parameters within the case relevant to an operational status of the breathing apparatus, and a controller configured to receive signals from the sensors and to produce an output signal indicating the operational status of the breathing apparatus. A method for monitoring a breathing apparatus is also disclosed. The method includes using multiple sensors within a case of a breathing apparatus to sense parameters relevant to an operational status of the breathing apparatus, and processing signals from the sensors to produce an output signal representative of the operational status of the breathing apparatus. The sensors may include humidity, impact, pressure and temperature sensors.

Abstract: A device for automatically delivering a drug to a user and method thereof are disclosed. The device (10, 20, 70, 110) provides a connector to which a vial (12, 50, 60, 100, 130, 202) containing the drug is removably connected and situated thereto in a substantially inverted position. When commanded by the user, the device (10, 20, 70, 110) starts a reconstitution process to automatically create a reconstituted drug, and provides an indication that the reconstitution process is complete such that the vial (12, 50, 60, 100, 130, 202) may be removed from the connector (22, 72,112). After disposing the device (10, 20, 70, 110) on the user, the device (10, 20, 70, 110) can automatically deliver the reconstituted drug to the user when further commanded by the user.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing integrated solutions for performing workforce management and quality monitoring utilizing an integrated data warehouse system are provided. In this regard, a representative method comprises: generating data from a plurality of workforce optimization (WFO) applications, the WFO applications including, with respect to a workforce, forecasting, scheduling, training, and monitoring fuctionalities; storing the data in a database optimized for extracting the data therefrom; and performing management analytics by querying the database according to at least one usage application, wherein the usage application defines at least one analysis purpose.

Abstract: The present invention features assays employing a beta-lactamase reporter system, an HCV replicon enhanced cell, and/or a chimeric HCV replicon containing a 3? UTR based on the HCV-1a 3? UTR.

Abstract: A portable cart assembly for use in tile or marble installation and for transporting mortar, water, tiles, marble, and associated tools. A low elevation platform carries a mortar pail just above floor level such that the top of the mortar pail is at the lowest possible level. The low level minimizes the amount of bending required from a tile worker to reach the mortar during installation of tiles or marble. The device has offset wheels which are attached to the perimeter of the platform such that the wheels allow mobility but do not increase the clearance between the low elevation platform and the floor. The wheels can be attached to an optional raised perimeter ring that provides auxiliary storage for tools. Multiple carts can be attached in train like fashion and pulled to the work site by a handle assembly.