Abstract: Systems and methods for providing image guidance for motion tracking and compensation in magnetic resonance imaging (“MRI”) guided therapies, such as MRI-guided radiation therapies using an MR-linac or other MRI-guided radiation therapy system, are described. Simultaneous orthogonal plane imaging (“SOPI”) is used to acquire images from a first slice that remains static throughout the acquisition, and from a plurality of slices that are orthogonal to the first slice. This first slice can be referred to in some instances as a “tracking” or “navigator” slice, and the plurality of slices that are orthogonal to the first slice can be referred to as “imaging” slices. The tracking slice images can be used to estimate motion of the subject that occurred during the data acquisition, and to track the position of targets (e.g., anatomical targets) during the delivery of radiation treatment.

Abstract: Water or wastewater filtration processes and systems have a plurality of membrane modules, each having filter media therein, the plurality of membrane modules arranged in parallel fluid flow, a main bottom feed conduit, a main top feed conduit, and separate feed conduits fluidly connecting the main bottom feed conduits and the main top feed conduits to respective membrane modules. A main filtrate conduit, and separate filtrate conduits fluidly connect respective membrane modules to the main filtrate conduit. A backwash conduit fluidly connects the main filtrate conduit to respective membrane modules through the main top and bottom feed conduits.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods of treating a subject having cancer by stimulating the subject's immune system and/or enhancing immunotherapies. Specifically, the present invention relates to methods of treating a subject by administering (1) a catechin ester or a derivative or metabolite thereof (e.g., EGCG) and (2) a nucleoside analogue (e.g., DAC), in combination with a checkpoint inhibitor or T-cell therapy.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing image guidance for motion tracking and compensation in magnetic resonance imaging (“MRI”) guided therapies, such as MRI-guided radiation therapies using an MR-linac or other MRI-guided radiation therapy system, are described. Simultaneous orthogonal plane imaging (“SOPI”) is used to acquire images from a first slice that remains static throughout the acquisition, and from a plurality of slices that are orthogonal to the first slice. This first slice can be referred to in some instances as a “tracking” or “navigator” slice, and the plurality of slices that are orthogonal to the first slice can be referred to as “imaging” slices. The tracking slice images can be used to estimate motion of the subject that occurred during the data acquisition, and to track the position of targets (e.g., anatomical targets) during the delivery of radiation treatment.

Abstract: Described here are systems and methods for providing three-dimensional motion estimates prior to and during MRI-guided therapies. In general, these systems and methods can include simultaneous orthogonal plane imaging (“SOPI”), synthetic volumetric imaging (“SVI”), self-navigated phase-resolved 4D MRI, radial CAIPIRINHA, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: Described here are systems and methods for providing three-dimensional motion estimates prior to and during MRI-guided therapies. In general, these systems and methods can include simultaneous orthogonal plane imaging (“SOPI”), synthetic volumetric imaging (“SVI”), self-navigated phase-resolved 4D MRI, radial CAIPIRINHA, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is an infant stimulation device to be used by a caregiver sitting in a chair and cradling an infant against the caregiver's chest. It is comprised of several strips of fabric with different patterns and textures sewn together at their edges. It has narrowed ends that can fit between the arms or slats of a chair, and the narrowed ends are padded to provide lumbar support for the sitting caregiver. The different patterns and textures of the fabric are designed to stimulate the infant by providing visual and textural contrasts. This encourages the infant to lift and turn his head, and reach out with his hands, stimulating necessary motor development.

Abstract: A process for the production of low-temperature activated or partially activated partially decomposed organic matter for use as an ion-exchange medium comprising the steps of granulating partially decomposed moisture-bearing organic matter, drying the granules and activating the granules at a temperature of about 175-520° C., wherein the granule has a hardness and cation-exchange capacity suitable for a particular application desired.