Abstract: Remote biometric monitoring systems may include a digital camera having a digital sensor, a processor, and a memory, all enclosed in a common housing. The processor of the camera may locally execute one or more algorithms to perform computer vision analysis of captured images of a sleeping subject, thereby determining an activity state of the subject. The activity state may include a sleep state. One or more environmental control devices may be adjusted automatically by the system based at least in part on the activity state.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a medication adherence administration and monitoring system. An apparatus for managing medication adherence by a patient is provided, the apparatus comprising: a dispensing device configured for communication with a medication administration system, the dispensing device designed for dispensing medication stored within the dispensing device to the patient; a control system for controlling the dispensing device based, at least in part, on command instructions provided by the medication administration system, and issuing commands to dispense medication based on the satisfaction of one or more pre-determined conditions provided by the medication administration system; and an alert system configured for alerting the patient when medication should be dispensed and configured to receive an indication from the patient verifying the consumption of medication, the alert system communicating to the control system that the medication has been dispensed and consumed.

Abstract: Various arrangements for monitoring the health of a sleeping child are presented. The system can include a camera configured to capture images. The system can include an environmental sensor such as a humidity or temperature sensor. The system can include a microphone. The system can include a processor configured to receive and analyze the images and data to determine (i) a plurality of biometric parameters relating to the child including at least length of sleep, sleep quality, sleep cycle information, and a breathing pattern, and (ii) whether the local environment falls within predetermined temperature or humidity limits. The system can include a remote notification device configured to provide information relating to the biometric parameters and the local environment to a user located out of sight of the child. A confidence level of a subject presence determination may be adjusted based on biometric analysis of a candidate subject location.

Abstract: The medical device can comprise a manipulation member, a mechanical thrombectomy apparatus attached to a distal end of the manipulation member, and flow-restricting apparatus attached to the manipulation member to a location proximal to the mechanical thrombectomy apparatus. A method, for retrieving thrombus from a blood vessel, can comprise advancing a single elongate delivery member carrying a mechanical thrombectomy apparatus and a flow-restricting apparatus through a catheter to the blood vessel, expanding the thrombectomy apparatus and capturing the thrombus with the thrombectomy device, expanding the flow-restricting apparatus to at least partially occlude blood flow toward the thrombus, retracting at least a portion of the thrombectomy apparatus into the flow-restricting apparatus, and retracting the flow-restricting apparatus and the thrombectomy apparatus into the retrieval catheter.

Abstract: Remote biometric monitoring systems may include a digital camera having a digital sensor, a processor, and a memory, all enclosed in a common housing. The processor of the camera may locally execute one or more algorithms to perform computer vision analysis of captured images of a sleeping subject, thereby determining an activity state of the subject. The activity state may include a sleep state. One or more environmental control devices may be adjusted automatically by the system based at least in part on the activity state.

Abstract: Remote biometric monitoring systems may include a digital camera having a digital sensor, a processor, and a memory, all enclosed in a common housing. The processor of the camera may locally execute one or more algorithms to perform computer vision analysis of captured images of a sleeping subject, thereby determining an activity state of the subject. The activity state may include a sleep state. One or more environmental control devices may be adjusted automatically by the system based at least in part on the activity state.

Abstract: Devices for loading intravascular treatment devices into a sheath and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. A sheathing tool may include, for example, a first channel extending to a first opening, the first channel configured to receive a treatment device in a constrained state therethrough. The treatment device may include an elongated member and a first element and a second element at a distal region of the elongated member. The second channel may extend to a second opening, the second opening surrounded by a sidewall and configured to receive the treatment device in the constrained state therethrough, wherein the second opening is spaced apart from the first opening by a gap, and wherein a length of the gap is great enough to allow the first element to self-expand over the sidewall while the second element generally maintains its diameter in the constrained state while crossing the gap.

Abstract: A device for intravascular intervention can comprise an intervention element and an elongate manipulation member. The elongate member can comprise a hooked portion extending about a proximal portion of the intervention element. The hooked portion can have a first segment, a second segment, and a bend between the first and second segments, with the first segment and the second segment located on different sides of the intervention element. At least one of the first segment or the second segment can have an extending portion that extends into a region that is (i) between a top side and a bottom side of the intervention element, and (ii) distal to a proximal part of the intervention element. The extending portion and the proximal part can be aligned such that a line extending in a proximal-distal direction intersects the extending portion and the proximal part.

Abstract: Disclosed is portable organ transportation system including a mobile cart and an organ container. At least one of the mobile cart and the organ container include a latch for releasably attaching the organ container to the mobile cart. The organ container may be a portable organ preservation device or a portable organ perfusion apparatus.

Abstract: A self-generated antimicrobial alcoholic foam prepared by combining an alcoholic pre-mix comprising at least 50 wt. % of a lower alcohol, based upon the total weight of the alcoholic pre-mix, at least one acidic component, and at least one waxy component; and an aqueous pre-mix comprising a carbonate. A dispenser and a two-part refill for a dispenser are also provided.

Abstract: A self-generated antimicrobial alcoholic foam prepared by combining an alcoholic pre-mix comprising at least 50 wt. % of a lower alcohol, based upon the total weight of the alcoholic pre-mix, at least one acidic component, and at least one waxy component; and an aqueous pre-mix comprising a carbonate. A dispenser and a two-part refill for a dispenser are also provided.

Abstract: A loop-powered transmitter includes a data isolation transformer including primary and secondary windings and an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) to convert a sensor signal to a digital value. The transmitter also includes a first microcontroller coupled between a multi-signal interface of the ADC and only one tap of the primary winding of the data isolation transformer, and a second microcontroller coupled to the secondary winding of the data isolation transformer. The first microcontroller is configured to receive the digital value from the ADC over the multi-signal interface and to provide data indicative of the digital value via a single output data line through the tap of the primary winding of the data isolation transformer to the second microcontroller. Unipolar voltage converters may also be included in the transmitter along with a current limiting resistor for the data isolation transformer to reduce the risk of saturating the data isolation transformer.

Abstract: Remote biometric monitoring systems may include a digital camera having a digital sensor, a processor, and a memory, all enclosed in a common housing. The processor of the camera may locally execute one or more algorithms to perform computer vision analysis of captured images of a sleeping subject, thereby determining an activity state of the subject. The activity state may include a sleep state. One or more environmental control devices may be adjusted automatically by the system based at least in part on the activity state.

Abstract: A method for preparing an antimicrobial alcoholic foam composition by combining two or more pre-mix compositions. A first pre-mix composition is primarily alcoholic comprises an alcohol, an acidic component, and a waxy component. A second pre-mix composition is primarily aqueous comprises water and a carbonate. An antimicrobial alcoholic foam composition that does not require added air or aerosol propellant is also provided.

Abstract: A device for intravascular intervention can comprise an intervention element and an elongate manipulation member. The elongate member can comprise a hooked portion extending about a proximal portion of the intervention element. The hooked portion can have a first segment, a second segment, and a bend between the first and second segments, with the first segment and the second segment located on different sides of the intervention element. At least one of the first segment or the second segment can have an extending portion that extends into a region that is (i) between a top side and a bottom side of the intervention element, and (ii) distal to a proximal part of the intervention element. The extending portion and the proximal part can be aligned such that a line extending in a proximal-distal direction intersects the extending portion and the proximal part.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for detecting, diagnosing or monitoring a renal cancer in a subject. The methods include detecting quantity of one or more polypeptides or fragments thereof comprised by body fluid such as urine, wherein the one or more polypeptides or fragments thereof, can be present at elevated levels in a subject with, a kidney cancer, as compared to a subject without a kidney cancer. Non-limiting examples of such polypeptides include aquaporin-1, adipose differentiation-related protein, and paired box protein-2. Antibody probes can be used to detect or quantify the polypeptides. In some embodiments, mass spectroscopy can be used to detect or quantify the polypeptides, or to identify a polypeptide in a body fluid sample from a subject with a kidney cancer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a medication adherence administration and monitoring system. An apparatus for managing medication adherence by a patient is provided, the apparatus comprising: a dispensing device configured for communication with a medication administration system, the dispensing device designed for dispensing medication stored within the dispensing device to the patient; a control system for controlling the dispensing device based, at least in part, on command instructions provided by the medication administration system, and issuing commands to dispense medication based on the satisfaction of one or more pre-determined conditions provided by the medication administration system; and an alert system configured for alerting the patient when medication should be dispensed and configured to receive an indication from the patient verifying the consumption of medication, the alert system communicating to the control system that the medication has been dispensed and consumed.

Abstract: A pre-knotted necktie system is described. Embodiments of the pre-knotted necktie system can include a body, a pre-knotted necktie coupled to the body, and an attachment mechanism. The attachment mechanism can be implemented to secure the pre-knotted necktie and body to a neck of a wearer. Typically, the attachment mechanism can be a strap having releasably coupled ends. The strap can be passed through one or more apertures of the body, thus enabling the body to be secured to a neck of the wearer.

Abstract: A device for intravascular intervention can comprise an intervention element, an elongate manipulation member, and a joining element. The elongate member can comprise a hooked portion extending about a proximal portion of the intervention element. The joining element can substantially permanently attach the hooked portion to the intervention element.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Daphne plant named ‘Sweet Amethyst’ that is characterized by a large number of light purple flowers that have a strong jasmine scent, a long flowering season and elliptic to obovate shaped green leaves.