Abstract: A diagnostic system and method. In one embodiment, the invention is a diagnostic system comprising: a form comprising one or more diagnostic questions and one or more possible answers to each diagnostic question; a first overlay comprising one or more windows and one or more diagnostic fields, wherein when the first overlay is positioned over the form, the answers to the diagnostic questions that are indicative of the user having a first medical condition are visible through the windows of the first overlay; and wherein the one or more diagnostic fields contain criteria for diagnosing the user with the first medical condition based on the user's selection of answers on the form that are visible through the windows of the first overlay. In other embodiments, the invention is a computer-based version of the diagnostic system and a diagnostic method.

Abstract: A diagnostic system and method. In one embodiment, the invention is a diagnostic system comprising: a form comprising one or more diagnostic questions and one or more possible answers to each diagnostic question; a first overlay comprising one or more windows and one or more diagnostic fields, wherein when the first overlay is positioned over the form, the answers to the diagnostic questions that are indicative of the user having a first medical condition are visible through the windows of the first overlay; and wherein the one or more diagnostic fields contain criteria for diagnosing the user with the first medical condition based on the user's selection of answers on the form that are visible through the windows of the first overlay. In other embodiments, the invention is a computer-based version of the diagnostic system and a diagnostic method.

Abstract: A diagnostic system and method. In one embodiment, the invention is a diagnostic system comprising: a form comprising one or more diagnostic questions and one or more possible answers to each diagnostic question; a first overlay comprising one or more windows and one or more diagnostic fields, wherein when the first overlay is positioned over the form, the answers to the diagnostic questions that are indicative of the user having a first medical condition are visible through the windows of the first overlay; and wherein the one or more diagnostic fields contain criteria for diagnosing the user with the first medical condition based on the user's selection of answers on the form that are visible through the windows of the first overlay. In other embodiments, the invention is a computer-based version of the diagnostic system and a diagnostic method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laundry detergent composition comprising an anionically modified cellulose (AMC); and a cationic metal ion. The molar ratio of the anionically modified group of the AMC to the cationic metal ion is preferably from about 50:1 to about 1:50. The laundry detergent composition containing such materials maintain a good fabric appearance, such as better pill/fuzz prevention and color maintenance.

Abstract: Alkoxylated cationic surfactants, and mixtures thereof, are used in detergent compositions.

Abstract: A nitrogen-containing perfluoroalkyl bromide, a novel compound to the art, is represented by the formula, ##STR1## wherein Rf.sub.1 and Rf.sub.2 independently stand for a perfluoroalkyl group of one to five carbon atoms, provided that Rf.sub.1 and Rf.sub.2 are 1) separated from each other, 2) directly bonded to each other, 3) bonded to each other through the medium of an oxygen atom, or 4) bonded to each other through the medium of a nitrogen atom. This novel compound is produced by decarbonylating a nitrogen-containing perfluorocarboxylic acid bromide represented by the formula, ##STR2## by exposure to an ultraviolet light.

Abstract: A humidity conditioner comprising a moisture absorber and a heating element attached to or embedded in the moisture absorber. The moisture absorber includes a porous material having continuous fine interstices, and a hygroscopic filler filling the interstices.

Abstract: Trichloropolyfluoro-bicyclo ethers are novel compounds, useful as a solvent or thermal medium for various pharmaceutical chemicals. They are produced by the reaction of perfluoro-bicyclo ether with anhydrous aluminum chloride.