Abstract: A system has pressure sensors integrated with a first article of footwear worn by a test subject on a left foot, pressure sensors integrated with a second article of footwear, worn by a test subject on a right foot, positioning circuitry determining separation and direction of the first article of footwear relative to the second article of footwear, circuitry collecting readings from the first and second plurality of sensors, and from the positioning circuitry, as variables with respect to time, and communicating the readings to a computerized diagnostic apparatus. The computerized diagnostic apparatus processes the readings for a test period of time, determining gait characteristics for the test subject, including at least stride length and timing, and width of stance, and records the gait characteristics, time and date stamped, in a manner to be retrieved and displayed.

Abstract: An ankle-bracing apparatus has a support plate curved to fit on the medial aspect of a user's lower leg, a shoe having a sole, a medial side, a lateral side and a vertical extension attached on the medial side, presenting a pivot point near an uppermost end, a strut extending downward from the medial side of the support plate with a fastener near a lowermost end joined pivotally to the pivot point on the vertical extension, a lateral strut extending vertically on the lateral side of the shoe, in line with the user's lateral malleola, a strap buckle secured at an upper end of the lateral strut, presenting a laterally extending opening, and a strap arrangement joining the strap buckle to a first and a second anchor point on the medial side of the curved support plate.

Abstract: A physical and cognitive field-testing apparatus has a substantially planar touchscreen display on one surface, facing on one direction, and a second display facing in an opposite direction, Internet communication functionality with at least one Internet-based computerized server, a local processor and on-board digital memory, and first software executing on the local processor, an interactive window displayed on the touchscreen display as a result of the display data, comprising at least two graphic artifacts, visually associated with at least a balancing test and a coordination test, an accelerometer installed on the portable computerized appliance, at least two graphic artifacts, at least one of which is associated with the accelerometer.

Abstract: An ankle-bracing apparatus has a support plate curved to fit on the medial aspect of a user's lower leg, a shoe having a sole, a medial side, a lateral side and a vertical extension attached on the medial side, presenting a pivot point near an uppermost end, a strut extending downward from the medial side of the support plate with a fastener near a lowermost end joined pivotally to the pivot point on the vertical extension, a lateral strut extending vertically on the lateral side of the shoe, in line with the user's lateral malleola, a strap buckle secured at an upper end of the lateral strut, presenting a laterally extending opening, and a strap arrangement joining the strap buckle to a first and a second anchor point on the medial side of the curved support plate.

Abstract: An ankle bracing apparatus has a curved support plate shaped to fit on the medial aspect of a user's lower leg above the ankle, with a first end at the front of the user's leg and a second end at the back, a strut extending downward having a pivotal fastener near the lowermost end, a first strap wrapped around the user's leg, a second strap having a width, a first end and a second end, the second strap attached at the first end to the first end of the curved support plate and at the second end to the second end of the curved support plate, and lateral strut having a buckle or opening to accommodate the second strap, and a pivotal fastener enabling fastening of the lateral strut to the shoe or foot plate, such that adjusting the length of the second strap shortens separation of the lateral strut and the curved support plate.

Abstract: A physical and cognitive field-testing apparatus has a substantially planar touchscreen display on one surface, facing on one direction, and a second display facing in an opposite direction, Internet communication functionality with at least one Internet-based computerized server, a local processor and on-board digital memory, and first software executing on the local processor, an interactive window displayed on the touchscreen display as a result of the display data, comprising at least two graphic artifacts, visually associated with at least a balancing test and a coordination test, an accelerometer installed on the portable computerized appliance, at least two graphic artifacts, at least one of which is associated with the accelerometer.

Abstract: A system has pressure sensors integrated with a first article of footwear worn by a test subject on a left foot, pressure sensors integrated with a second article of footwear, worn by a test subject on a right foot, positioning circuitry determining separation and direction of the first article of footwear relative to the second article of footwear, circuitry collecting readings from the first and second plurality of sensors, and from the positioning circuitry, as variables with respect to time, and communicating the readings to a computerized diagnostic apparatus. The computerized diagnostic apparatus processes the readings for a test period of time, determining gait characteristics for the test subject, including at least stride length and timing, and width of stance, and records the gait characteristics, time and date stamped, in a manner to be retrieved and displayed.

Abstract: An ankle bracing apparatus has a curved support plate shaped to fit on the medial aspect of a user's lower leg above the ankle, with a first end at the front of the user's leg and a second end at the back, a strut extending downward having a pivotal fastener near the lowermost end, a first strap wrapped around the user's leg, a second strap having a width, a first end and a second end, the second strap attached at the first end to the first end of the curved support plate and at the second end to the second end of the curved support plate, and lateral strut having a buckle or opening to accommodate the second strap, and a pivotal fastener enabling fastening of the lateral strut to the shoe or foot plate, such that adjusting the length of the second strap shortens separation of the lateral strut and the curved support plate.

Abstract: A neurocognitive assessment and evaluation system uses a portable computerized appliance having a touchscreen, network communication functionality, at least one processor and on-board digital memory, and has software executing on the at least one processor. The software provides an interactive display comprising one or more graphics artifacts with which a person may interact, monitoring of the time and nature of the person's interaction with the one or more graphics artifacts, and audio or text instruction for the person to follow to interact with the one or more graphics artifacts to perform a specific test for neurocognitive evaluation of the person.

Abstract: This invention describes how to modify a fibrin-binding protein, such as tPA, with a contrast agent, such as iodine. This substance could then be given to a patient suspected of having a blood clot by an intravenous route, and then detected by a radiographic study at a short pre-determined time later. Appropriate therapy is started immediately as determined by the radiographic study.