Abstract: The present invention relates to a rare element composition for preventing or suppressing a cancer or cancer relapse. The composition comprises selenium, molybdenum, zinc, germanium, magnesium, iron and iodine. Also provided is a method for preventing or suppressing a cancer or a cancer relapse, comprising administering the composition of the invention to a subject.

Abstract: The tubal splint is designed to fit the inner side of a tube, such as fallopian tubes, and can be slided in through the fimbriated end (outer side of entrance toward the uterus) prior to the reanastomosis. This invention is to provide a simple method for tubal reanastomosis suturing operation. By utilizing the splint, both ends of the tube can yield the best prognostic position for the suturing. This invention is to provide a tubal splint so that the stitches can be placed easily and appropriately on the right spots when both ends are arranged in proximity.

Abstract: A rapid and non-invasive optical method and device for diagnosing internal bleeding or hemorrhage in a human body by detecting leaked blood comprising administering a fluorescent compound parenterally; providing a light beam containing a wavelength absorbable by the florescent compound, wherein the light beam is illuminated at and transmitted through a tissue region into the human body; and analyzing fluorescence signal produced from the fluorescent compound in the leakage of blood for diagnosing the presence or absence of internal bleeding. The invention provides an accurate, rapid, easy-to-use, and inexpensive method for diagnosing internal bleeding, particularly in the fields of gynecology, obstetrics, neonatology, surgery bleeding, post-surgery bleeding, emergency medicine, and veterinary medicine for cases suspected of internal hemorrhage.

Abstract: The disclosure describes how to use an optical-based lateral flow matrix method to accurately monitor and quantify human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) concentration, 0-150,000 mIU/ml, in specimen from a female. The method relies on using a capture zone immobilized with anti-hCG probes having the capability to capture a maximum of 150,000 mIU/ml of hCG in specimen. The method employs an optical beam to illuminate the entire said capture zone, and precisely quantify said hCG concentration in said specimen by measuring the change of the optical property occurred at said capture zone. The method further includes a mechanism to provide an alarm to inform users according to the test results. According to the invention, the device provides the method for easily and accurately monitoring the daily progress of the pregnancy.

Abstract: A new method and apparatus is described for separating motile sperm from semen for use in fertilization. The semen sample is placed in communication with the inlet of a tubule filled with sperm media. The motile sperm then swim away from the semen through the tubule and are ultimately harvested. The sperms so collected are then separated from the semen which contains undesirable microorganisms, endotoxins, and the like.