Abstract: The present disclosure provides a rodent scar contracture model to study scar contractures and methods of using such a model. Such uses may include, but are not limited to, testing mechanisms or action or developing new anti-scar contracture compounds.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a device is described that includes a computer-readable medium, a processing device, and an MCUI. The processing device may be configured to execute computer-executable instructions stored on the computer-readable medium. The MCUI may include computer-executable instructions stored on the computer-readable medium. The computer-executable instructions may include instructions for processing data representing movement of the device to actuate one or more features of the device. Each feature may be designated on the device by a corresponding feature icon. The computer-executable instructions may also include instructions for providing, on the device, an indication of which feature is actuated on the device. The indication may be associated with a feature icon corresponding to an actuated feature.

Abstract: A connector for optically connecting first and second optical fiber contacts terminating first and second optical fibers includes a split ring comprising first and second split ring halves disposed around each of the contacts such that an enlarged internal bore of the split ring encloses a flange of the contact so as to allow limited relative longitudinal movement between the contact and the split ring. The split ring allows a nut to be disposed over an end of the contact prior to assembling the split ring about the contact which allows the construction to be reduced in size.