Abstract: A wireless imaging system comprising a head unit and a light cable is provided. The head unit comprises a head unit case, a head unit electrical connector, an image sensor, a wireless transceiver, a central processing unit, and a user-input component. The light cable comprises a light cable electrical connector, a power cable, and an integrated light source. The integrated light source comprises an emissive radiation source having a first spectrum, an optical element located to direct emissions from the emissive radiation source, a volumetric spectrum converter, and an optical reflector located about the converter. The converter converts emissions directed from the emissive radiation source to emissions having a second spectrum different from the first spectrum. The reflector reflects the converter emissions towards the output filter.

Abstract: A wireless imaging system comprising a head unit and a light cable is provided. The head unit comprises a head unit case, a head unit electrical connector, an image sensor, a wireless transceiver, a central processing unit, and a user-input component. The light cable comprises a light cable electrical connector, a power cable, and an integrated light source. The integrated light source comprises an emissive radiation source having a first spectrum, an optical element located to direct emissions from the emissive radiation source, a volumetric spectrum converter, and an optical reflector located about the converter. The converter converts emissions directed from the emissive radiation source to emissions having a second spectrum different from the first spectrum. The reflector reflects the converter emissions towards the output filter.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to pharmaceutical compositions for preventing, treating, reducing the duration, or reducing the severity of symptoms of the common cold. The pharmaceutical composition can comprise a probiotic formulation of non-pathogenic bacteria, vitamin C and vitamin D along with a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient or filler. A method of for preventing, treating, reducing the duration, or reducing the severity of symptoms of the common cold is also disclosed in which a patient in need of a treatment for preventing, treating, reducing the duration, or reducing the severity of symptoms of the common cold is identified. The pharmaceutical composition can then be administered orally to the patient.

Abstract: The systems, devices, and methods described herein relate to eyepieces with one or more homogenous optical elements which may be configured to include one or more polymeric nanolayer gradient index (LGRIN) lenses. The one or more LGRIN lenses may replace one or more of the homogenous optical elements or be added as corrector lenses on an end of the eyepiece to provide improved optical performance of the eyepiece.

Abstract: A wireless medical imaging system comprising a head unit is provided. The head unit comprises a head unit case, an integrated light source, an image sensor, a wireless transceiver, a central processing unit, and a user-input component. The head unit case has an external surface defining an external cavity, an internal surface defining an internal cavity, a first aperture, and a second aperture. The integrated light source, the image sensor, the wireless transceiver, and the central processing unit are disposed within the internal cavity. The integrated light source extends from within the internal cavity into the first aperture and is configured to transmit light from the head unit through the first aperture. The image sensor is configured to detect an image trans-nutted into the head unit through the second aperture. The external cavity is configured to receive an external battery. The user-input component is disposed on the external surface.

Abstract: A light source converter including a non-homogeneous conversion core optically coupled to a light source. The conversion core having a transmitting medium comprised of a plurality of layers, a proximal end, a distal end, and a length extending between the proximal end and the distal end. The light source converter further including a plurality of phosphor particles volumetrically suspended in each of the plurality of layers of the transmitting medium. A density of the plurality of phosphor particles in one of the plurality of layers proximate the proximal end of the conversion core differs from a density of the plurality of phosphor particles in another of the plurality of layers proximate the distal end of the transmitting medium.

Abstract: A wireless medical imaging system comprising a head unit is provided. The head unit comprises a head unit case, an integrated light source, an image sensor, a wireless transceiver, a central processing unit, and a user-input component. The head unit case has an external surface defining an external cavity, an internal surface defining an internal cavity, a first aperture, and a second aperture. The integrated light source, the image sensor, the wireless transceiver, and the central processing unit are disposed within the internal cavity. The integrated light source extends from within the internal cavity into the first aperture and is configured to transmit light from the head unit through the first aperture. The image sensor is configured to detect an image transmitted into the head unit through the second aperture. The external cavity is configured to receive an external battery. The user-input component is disposed on the external surface.

Abstract: An integrated light source includes: an emissive radiation source having a first spectrum: an optical element located to direct emissions from the emissive radiation source: a volumetric spectrum converter located to convert emissions directed from the emissive radiation source to emissions having a second spectrum different from the first spectrum; an optical reflector located about the converter; an output filter, the reflector being located to reflect die converter emissions towards the output filter; and a package body having an internal cavity containing the emissive radiation source, optical element, converter, reflector, and filter, wherein desired light radiates from the cavity through the filter.

Abstract: An integrated light source includes: an emissive radiation source having a first spectrum; an optical element located to direct emissions from the emissive radiation source; a volumetric spectrum converter located to convert emissions directed from the emissive radiation source to emissions having a second spectrum different from the first spectrum; an optical reflector located about the converter; an output filter, the reflector being located to reflect the converter emissions towards the output filter; and a package body having an internal cavity containing the emissive radiation source, optical element, converter, reflector, and filter, wherein desired light radiates from the cavity through the filter.

Abstract: A wireless imaging system comprising a head unit and a light cable is provided. The head unit comprises a head unit case, a head unit electrical connector, an image sensor, a wireless transceiver, a central processing unit, and a user-input component. The light cable comprises a light cable electrical connector, a power cable, and an integrated light source. The integrated light source comprises an emissive radiation source having a first spectrum, an optical element located to direct emissions from the emissive radiation source, a volumetric spectrum converter, and an optical reflector located about the converter. The converter converts emissions directed from the emissive radiation source to emissions having a second spectrum different from the first spectrum. The reflector reflects the converter emissions towards the output filter.

Abstract: A wireless imaging system comprising a head unit and a light cable is provided. The head unit comprises a head unit case, a head unit electrical connector, an image sensor, a wireless transceiver, a central processing unit, and a user-input component. The light cable comprises a light cable electrical connector, a power cable, and an integrated light source. The integrated light source comprises an emissive radiation source having a first spectrum, an optical element located to direct emissions from the emissive radiation source, a volumetric spectrum converter, and an optical reflector located about the converter. The converter converts emissions directed from the emissive radiation source to emissions having a second spectrum different from the first spectrum. The reflector reflects the converter emissions towards the output filter.

Abstract: A virtual reality headset incorporating gradient refractive index (GRIN) lenses within the optical blocks thereof. Optical blocks of varying size and position are used. GRIN lenses are fabricated to fit within the optical block and are shaped to possess desired application-specific characteristics such as having one or more diffractive surfaces.

Abstract: A wireless imaging system comprising a head unit and a light cable is provided. The head unit comprises a head unit case, a head unit electrical connector, an image sensor, a wireless transceiver, a central processing unit, and a user-input component. The light cable comprises a light cable electrical connector, a power cable, and an integrated light source. The integrated light source comprises an emissive radiation source having a first spectrum, an optical element located to direct emissions from the emissive radiation source, a volumetric spectrum converter, and an optical reflector located about the converter. The converter converts emissions directed from the emissive radiation source to emissions having a second spectrum different from the first spectrum. The reflector reflects the converter emissions towards the output filter.

Abstract: A wireless imaging system comprising a head unit and a light cable is provided. The head unit comprises a head unit case, a head unit electrical connector, an image sensor, a wireless transceiver, a central processing unit, and a user-input component. The light cable comprises a light cable electrical connector, a power cable, and an integrated light source. The integrated light source comprises an emissive radiation source having a first spectrum, an optical element located to direct emissions from the emissive radiation source, a volumetric spectrum converter, and an optical reflector located about the converter. The converter converts emissions directed from the emissive radiation source to emissions having a second spectrum different from the first spectrum. The reflector reflects the converter emissions towards the output filter.

Abstract: An integrated light source includes: an emissive radiation source having a first spectrum; an optical element located to direct emissions from the emissive radiation source; a volumetric spectrum converter located to convert emissions directed from the emissive radiation source to emissions having a second spectrum different from the first spectrum; an optical reflector located about the converter; an output filter, the reflector being located to reflect the converter emissions towards the output filter; and a package body having an internal cavity containing the emissive radiation source, optical element, converter, reflector, and filter, wherein desired light radiates from the cavity through the filter.

Abstract: A wireless medical imaging system comprising a head unit and a light cable is provided. The head unit comprises a head unit case, a head unit electrical connector, an image sensor, a wireless transceiver, a central processing unit, and a user-input component. The light cable comprises a light cable electrical connector, a power cable, and an integrated light source. The integrated light source comprises an emissive radiation source having a first spectrum, an optical element located to direct emissions from the emissive radiation source, a volumetric spectrum converter, an optical reflector located about the converter, and an output filter. The converter converts emissions directed from the emissive radiation source to emissions having a second spectrum different from the first spectrum. The reflector reflects the converter emissions towards the output filter. The integrated light source transmits light from the light cable through the output filter.

Abstract: An integrated light source includes: an emissive radiation source having a first spectrum; an optical element located to direct emissions from the emissive radiation source; a volumetric spectrum converter located to convert emissions directed from the emissive radiation source to emissions having a second spectrum different from the first spectrum; an optical reflector located about the converter; an output filter, the reflector being located to reflect the converter emissions towards the output filter; and a package body having an internal cavity containing the emissive radiation source, optical element, converter, reflector, and filter, wherein desired light radiates from the cavity through the filter.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel therapeutic combination comprising one or more anti-androgen agents and one or more antibiotic/anti-inflammatory agents or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or hydrates thereof, useful for the treatment of a dermatological disorder.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to pharmaceutical compositions for preventing, treating, reducing the duration, or reducing the severity of symptoms of the common cold. The pharmaceutical composition can comprise a probiotic formulation of non-pathogenic bacteria, vitamin C and vitamin D along with a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient or filler. A method of for preventing, treating, reducing the duration, or reducing the severity of symptoms of the common cold is also disclosed in which a patient in need of a treatment for preventing, treating, reducing the duration, or reducing the severity of symptoms of the common cold is identified. The pharmaceutical composition can then be administered orally to the patient.

Abstract: A wireless medical imaging system comprising a head unit is provided. The head unit comprises a head unit case, an integrated light source, an image sensor, a wireless transceiver, a central processing unit, and a user-input component. The head unit case has an external surface defining an external cavity, an internal surface defining an internal cavity, a first aperture, and a second aperture. The integrated light source, the image sensor, the wireless transceiver, and the central processing unit are disposed within the internal cavity. The integrated light source extends from within the internal cavity into the first aperture and is configured to transmit light from the head unit through the first aperture. The image sensor is configured to detect an image transmitted into the head unit through the second aperture. The external cavity is configured to receive an external battery. The user-input component is disposed on the external surface.