Abstract: A clinical practice guideline can be implemented using a guideline execution engine. The engine can interpret the clinical practice guideline, obtain medical data stored in a clinical information system (CIS), and implement an action in response to execution of the clinical practice guideline based on medical data for a patient obtained from the CIS. The use of the CIS medical data in guideline execution beneficially allows the guideline to be tightly integrated into the real-time workflow of a clinician in a clinical setting and to provide patient-specific guideline recommendations. A VMR/actions interface facilitates communications between a guideline execution system and a CIS by processing a request for medical data from the guideline execution engine and implementing actions on the CIS requested by the guideline execution engine.

Abstract: Hyperspectral imaging calibration devices and methods for their use are described that generate images of three dimensional samples. A calibration device may assume the shape of a desired imaging sample such as a body part and may be sterile prior to placement. The calibration device may include openings or may be modified to expose a region of the sample during use. Spectral images, typically obtained at multiple wavelengths, are made of the calibration device. Algorithms are provided that utilize the spectral images of the calibration device to determine the effects of lighting conditions and sample shape on the sample image to form a calibrated image. Calibrated images produced by these devices and methods can provide information, including clinical data that are less sensitive to lighting and sample shape compared to alternative technologies.

Abstract: The invention is directed to imaging apparatus for performing real-time or near real-time assessment and monitoring. Embodiments of the device are useful in a plurality of settings including surgery, clinical procedures, tissue assessment, diagnostic procedures, forensic, health monitoring and medical evaluations.

Abstract: Instruments and methods are described for performing non-invasive measurements of analyte levels and for monitoring, analyzing and regulating tissue status, such as tissue glucose levels.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I), and also to salts thereof, which have fungicidal activities: in which the various radicals and substituents are as defined in the description, and also to the fungicidal compositions containing them and to methods for combating the phytopathogenic fungi of crops using these compounds and compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods for processing in vivo skin auto-fluorescence spectra for determining blood glucose levels. The invention also relates to methods of classifying cells or tissue samples or quantifying a component of a cell or tissue using a multivariate classification or quantification model.

Abstract: The invention provides fungicidal compounds of formula I and salts thereof: wherein the various radicals and substituents are as defined in the description, fungicidal compositions containing them and method for combating fungi which comprises applying these.

Abstract: The invention provides fungicidal compounds of formula I and salts thereof: wherein the various radicals and substituents are as defined in the description, fungicidal compositions containing them and method for combating fungi which comprises applying these.

Abstract: The invention is directed to imaging methods for performing real-time or near real-time assessment and monitoring. Embodiments of these methods are useful in a plurality of settings including surgery, clinical procedures, tissue assessment, diagnostic procedures, forensic, health monitoring and medical evaluations.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I), and also to salts thereof, which have fungicidal activities: 1

Abstract: The invention provides fungicidal compounds of formula I and salts thereof: 1

Abstract: The invention relates to fluorescence calibration devices and methods that can mimic skin and other tissues. A calibration device of the invention comprises at least one scattering layer, which is preferably non-fluorescent, and a second layer containing one or more fluorophore. Light passes through the scattering layer and excites the fluorophore. Light emitted from the fluorophore passes back though the scattering layer and into collecting optics, which can be measured and that measurement used to correct for instrument drift.

Abstract: The invention provides fungicidal compounds of formula I and salts thereof: 1

Abstract: The invention provides fungicidal compounds of formula I and salts thereof: 1

Abstract: Instruments and methods are described for performing non-invasive measurements of analyte levels and for monitoring, analyzing and regulating tissue status, such as tissue glucose levels.

Abstract: This invention relates to the reduction of inter-subject variation via transfer standardization. According to the method, the effects of inter-subject variation on the analysis of spectra collected from the skin of two or more different subjects is reduced by correcting for the differences between spectra collected from said two or more subjects.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods for processing in vivo skin auto-fluorescence spectra for determining blood glucose levels. The invention also relates to methods of classifying cells or tissue samples or quantifying a component of a cell or tissue using a multivariate classification or quantification model.

Abstract: An annular lubricant seal assembly for an annular lubricant seal assembly for providing a seal between a shaft extending through a bore formed in a housing and the housing, wherein the shaft and the housing are rotatable relative to one another. The seal assembly includes an annular outer case, which is press fit into the bore, and an annular inner case, which is mounted on the shaft. Portions of the outer case extend adjacent to, but are spaced apart from portions of the inner case. An elastomeric seal member is secured to the outer case. Flexible lips formed on the seal member engage both axially and radially extending portions of the inner case disposed adjacent to the outer case. As a result, the seal member is capable of providing a secure seal against the shaft, even when the shaft moves axially or radially relative to the housing during use.

Abstract: A structure for releasably securing a plurality of mold inserts to a mold plate attached to a power press machine is disclosed. The mold plate has a plurality of apertures formed therethrough. Within each aperture, a plurality of inwardly extending spaced apart protrusions are formed. The mold inserts include end portions having a plurality of tabs formed thereon. A mold insert is inserted within an aperture by aligning the tabs with the spaces between the protrusions and moving the mold insert axially therein. Then, by rotating the mold insert relative to the mold plate, the tabs are moved over the protrusions. As a result, the mold insert is retained within the aperture. Locking bars prevent rotation of the mold inserts at undesired times to prevent them from being removed from the mold plate. A locking mechanism may be used to secure the locking bars, and therefore the mold inserts, in their locked positions during use.