Abstract: Provided are methods and combinations for treating and/or preventing dry eye disease (DED) by treating a subject in need thereof with a combination of at least one parasympathetic agent at least one anti-sympathetic effective to treat said dry eye disease.

Abstract: A device for killing insects, such as bedbugs, with heat includes four side panels and two end panels. Each of the side panels is fixed to two adjacent side panels along complementary mitered edges provided with interlocking male protrusions and female indentations. The side panels are fixed to the end panels by portions of the side panels that mate with complementary channels provided by the end panels and locking mechanisms. The device further includes a mechanism located either inside or outside the device for providing heated air to the interior of the device and a mechanism for circulating the heated air inside the device for killing any insects that may be infesting items such as clothing and bedding placed inside the device. The interior of the device may be provided with mechanisms such as racks and hanger rods for supporting items placed inside the device. The interior of the device may be provided with mechanisms for directing the flow of hot air inside the device.

Abstract: Provided herein is a short-term myocardial infarction based test for identifying a compound, substance or drug that reduces the risk of myocardial infarction and optionally ischemic heart disease in a test subject(s). Further provided is a method for preventing or treating myocardial infarction using the compound, substance or drug identified.

Abstract: A heating system for a device for killing insects includes an air heater and two fans that are combined in an air heater and circulation fan assembly. The air heater and circulation fan assembly is attachable to a top interior side of a sealed enclosure. The air heater and circulation fan assembly includes a housing that contains a motor that drives a single rotating shaft that turns the blades of a first fan for drawing air from an interior space of the sealed enclosure into the housing and a second fan for pushing air from the housing through or by an electrical device that generates heat to heat the air. The second fan moves the heated air through an air duct system having at least one air duct for moving the heated air to at least one opening in the air duct system located in the vicinity of a lowest part of the interior space of the sealed enclosure.

Abstract: A device for killing insects, such as bedbugs, with heat includes four side panels and two end panels. Each of the side panels is fixed to two adjacent side panels along complementary mitered edges provided with interlocking male protrusions and female indentations. The side panels are fixed to the end panels by portions of the side panels that mate with complementary channels provided by the end panels and locking mechanisms. The device further includes a mechanism located either inside or outside the device for providing heated air to the interior of the device and a mechanism for circulating the heated air inside the device for killing any insects that may be infesting items such as clothing and bedding placed inside the device. The interior of the device may be provided with mechanisms such as racks and hanger rods for supporting items placed inside the device. The interior of the device may be provided with mechanisms for directing the flow of hot air inside the device.

Abstract: Provided herein is a short-term myocardial infarction based test for identifying a compound, substance or drug that reduces the risk of myocardial infarction and optionally ischemic heart disease in a test subject(s). Further provided is a method for preventing or treating myocardial infarction using the compound, substance or drug identified.

Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods are provided for delivering products according to propagated changes in a demand planning hierarchy. Demand planning data is received in addition to a change to the product quantity or a disaggregation factor at a node of the hierarchy. The product quantity is updated at other nodes based upon the received change. Updating the product quantity at other nodes includes solving a set of simultaneous equations to generate an updated demand planning hierarchy. The simultaneous equations include a sum of the product quantity at a node and a augmenting flow at the node equals a sum of the product quantities of children nodes of the nodes and a relieving flow at the node, and disaggregation factors at the node and other nodes are implemented. Solving the set of simultaneous equations includes minimizing the sum of the augmenting flows of the node and other nodes.

Abstract: A water heater handle to be held by a user, where one end is configured to be held by the user and the other end is configured for connection to a water heater by existing fittings on the water heater. The handle and method of using the handle provide improved movement of the water heater by a user, through provision of a handle for gripping and/or stabilizing the water heater during movement, where such grip and stabilization is difficult in the absence of a handle.

Abstract: A device for helping with dressing, the device including a support; wherein the support includes a base provided with a pair of opposed arms spaced apart by a first predetermined distance and extending from the base such that when the base is supported upon a substantially horizontal supporting surface, the arms extend upwards from the base; each of the arms having a first side and a second side, said first and second sides being spaced apart in the plane of the arm by a second predetermined distance; each of the arms being secured to the base along a first edge; and wherein said first and second predetermined distances are selected so as to enable said arms to hold the waistband of a garment open when the garment is placed over said arms.

Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods are provided for delivering products according to propagated changes in a demand planning hierarchy. Demand planning data is received in addition to a change to the product quantity or a disaggregation factor at a node of the hierarchy. The product quantity is updated at other nodes based upon the received change. Updating the product quantity at other nodes includes solving a set of simultaneous equations to generate an updated demand planning hierarchy. The simultaneous equations include a sum of the product quantity at a node and a augmenting flow at the node equals a sum of the product quantities of children nodes of the nodes and a relieving flow at the node, and disaggregation factors at the node and other nodes are implemented. Solving the set of simultaneous equations includes minimizing the sum of the augmenting flows of the node and other nodes.

Abstract: A drain hose and method for improving the flow of water from a water heater during draining by cleaning the drain valve of the water heater and the water hose. The apparatus and method provide improved drainage, where the improvement is provided by inclusion of an agitator for agitating the drainage water, wherein such agitation disturbs and removes debris within the drain valve of the water heater and within the drain hose itself.

Abstract: A gas turbine (10) has an annular exhaust gas casing (16) which is arranged at the outlet of the turbine at a distance from the supporting foundation (22) and includes an outer shell (20a). Sagging of the exhaust gas casing (16) is avoided by supporting devices (26, 27, 28), each with a predetermined supporting direction, being arranged between the foundation (22) and the outer shell (20a) of the exhaust gas casing (16) for absorbing deformations of the exhaust gas casing (16), which are fastened by one end on the outer shell (20a) of the exhaust gas casing (16) and supported by the other end on the foundation (22), and by each of the supporting devices (26, 27, 28) having a pre-loaded spring support (30) which acts in a supporting direction.

Abstract: A device for helping with dressing, the device including a support; wherein the support includes a base provided with a pair of opposed arms spaced apart by a first predetermined distance and extending from the base such that when the base is supported upon a substantially horizontal supporting surface, the arms extend upwards from the base; each of the arms having a first side and a second side, said first and second sides being spaced apart in the plane of the arm by a second predetermined distance; each of the arms being secured to the base along a first edge; and wherein said first and second predetermined distances are selected so as to enable said arms to hold the waistband of a garment open when the garment is placed over said arms.

Abstract: A multi-spectra photon therapy device and method of use for providing treatment to a subject in need thereof is described. A multi-spectra photon therapy device comprising an array of LEDs having at least two sets of LEDs configured according to a predetermined pattern, with a first set of LEDs emitting light in the about red wavelength and at least a second set of LEDs emitting light in the about infrared wavelength; a frequency generator for modulating a signal to the LED array; and a controller for selecting the frequency applied to the signal and the duration during which the signal is modulated at the selected frequency; a protocol database including a plurality of predetermined sequences of frequencies and durations of time specific to treat or ameliorate predetermined diseases or conditions.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for reducing the risk of adverse cardiovascular (CV) events associated with the administration of artificial blood. The methods involve the administration of a composition comprising artificial blood and one or more preventative pharmaceutical agents for reducing the risk of adverse CV events. In specific embodiments, an agent is selected from the group consisting of hydroxymethylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase inhibitors (statins), angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, aspirin, corticosteroids, PPAR agents, and vasodilators. Kits for administering artificial blood together with one or more pharmaceutical agents that reduce the risk of adverse CV events are also provided.

Abstract: An ultrasonic system for measuring the volume of liquid in a container having a lid in which an ultrasonic signal is emitted and received by a sensor subsystem located on the underside of the lid of the ultrasonic system. The ultrasonic system can measure the exact amount of liquid or the level of the liquid held in the container by processing the roundtrip time the ultrasonic signals took to travel from the sensor subsystem to the surface of the liquid where the ultrasonic signals are reflected back to the ultrasonic sensor subsystem. A solid state, three-phase SCR/diode bridge converts a three-phase alternating current (AC) to a direct current (DC) power source for heating the liquid in a boiler subsystem prior to its transport to the container. A second, triac controlled heater is powered by a single phase of the three phase power source, and is used to warm and maintain the liquid held within the container at a constant temperature.

Abstract: The present invention includes a method for separating AC and DC components of a composite waveform, and an inductive device capable of performing the method. The present invention also includes a ground fault condition monitoring system containing an inductive device of the present invention, and an electrical distribution system containing such a ground fault condition monitoring system, such as one for a lighting system.

Abstract: A method for changing the inductance of a multiple-tap transformer in a circuit having a current regulator and the transformer, including the steps of comparing the current regulator's duty-cycle to a duty-cycle setpoint, increasing the turns ratio of the transformer when the duty-cycle is less than the setpoint. An apparatus for switching the taps of a multiple-tap transformer connected to a power supply and a load circuit, including a load regulator for generating a desired duty-cycle signal, and an inductance controller having a first reference signal generator, a comparator for comparing the reference signal to the desired duty-cycle, and relays connected to the transformer taps that are responsive to the comparator.