Abstract: A method, an apparatus, a system, and a computer program product for processing messages. A computer system parses a message to identify key value pairs for confidential information in the message. The computer system creates a redacted message in which values in the key value pairs identified for the confidential information are replaced with plaintext tags. The computer system stores the key value pairs in a secure database. The computer system stores the redacted message in a plaintext database.

Abstract: The present invention relates to expression constructs and viral and other vectors for the treatment and/or prevention of chronic pain.

Abstract: A traffic management system uses a network of traffic detecting apparatus distributed through the traffic network, such as at each traffic light and detects Bluetooth transmissions from devices in passing vehicles, and sends capture messages back to a traffic network monitoring centre. The traffic network monitoring centre estimates travel times, excess delays and congestion. To increase capture data rates the traffic detecting apparatus are configured to detect the lower address part (LAP) of Bluetooth Device Address in received transmissions. The apparatus may also detect Wi-Fi device MAC addresses to further increase the capture rate.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a method, system and computer-program product for parallelized feature selection. The method, system and computer-program product may be used to access a first set of features, wherein the first set of features includes multiple features, wherein the features are characterized by a variance measure, and wherein accessing the first set of features includes using a computing system to access the features, determine components of a covariance matrix, the components of the covariance matrix indicating a covariance with respect to pairs of features in the first set, and select multiple features from the first set, wherein selecting is based on the determined components of the covariance matrix and an amount of the variance measure attributable to the selected multiple features, and wherein selecting the multiple features includes executing a greedy search performed using parallelized computation.

Abstract: A valve mounting apparatus having an elongated tubular mesh structure with proximal and distal ends, a cardiovascular structure engagement region disposed between the proximal and distal ends, and a lumen therethrough, the distal end of the structure including a valve engagement region that is configured to engage a first end of a prosthetic valve, the mesh structure being configured to transition from a pre-deployment configuration, wherein the structure is capable of being disposed at a cardiovascular valve region, such as a valve annulus region, to a post-deployment expanded configuration, wherein the cardiovascular structure engagement region is anchored to the cardiovascular valve region.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a method, system and computer-program product for parallelized feature selection. The method, system and computer-program product may be used to access a first set of features, wherein the first set of features includes multiple features, wherein the features are characterized by a variance measure, and wherein accessing the first set of features includes using a computing system to access the features, determine components of a covariance matrix, the components of the covariance matrix indicating a covariance with respect to pairs of features in the first set, and select multiple features from the first set, wherein selecting is based on the determined components of the covariance matrix and an amount of the variance measure attributable to the selected multiple features, and wherein selecting the multiple features includes executing a greedy search performed using parallelized computation.

Abstract: A digital microphone array is configured in an open geometry such as a sphere with a large number of inexpensive microphone elements mounted in opposite-facing pairs. The microphone array with DSP is intended to be placed in a three-dimensional sound field, such as a concert hall or film location, and to completely isolate all sound sources from each other while maintaining their placement in a coherent sound field including reverberance.

Abstract: A digital microphone array is configured in an open geometry such as a sphere with a large number of inexpensive microphone elements mounted in opposite-facing pairs. The microphone array with DSP is intended to be placed in a three-dimensional sound field, such as a concert hall or film location, and to completely isolate all sound sources from each other while maintaining their placement in a coherent sound field including reverberance.

Abstract: Described are implants, tools, and related methods, for use in pelvic surgery to treat conditions such as prolapse and incontinence, including one embodiment of a method that uses a transcoccyx tissue path; other embodiments that use particular implants with various features relating to, e.g., end portions; and other embodiments relating to particular tools.

Abstract: An ablating device has a cover which holds an interface material such as a gel. The cover contains the interface material during initial placement of the device. The ablating device may also have a removable tip or a membrane filled with fluid. In still another aspect, the ablating device may be submerged in liquid during operation.

Abstract: The invention provides surgical systems and methods for ablating heart tissue within the interior and/or exterior of the heart. A plurality of probes is provided with each probe configured for introduction into the chest for engaging the heart. Each probe includes an elongated shaft having an elongated ablating surface of a predetermined shape. The elongated shaft and the elongated ablating surface of each probe are configured to ablate a portion of the heart. A sealing device affixed to the heart tissue forms a hemostatic seal between the probe and the penetration in the heart to inhibit blood loss therethrough.

Abstract: A computerized system to manage privileges and billing codes individually and in concert. Including tracking, managing and analyzing hospital privileges through the use of specifically researched content in conjunction with ICD, CPT or other codes.

Abstract: A device for treating cardiac disease of a heart having an upper portion and a lower portion divided by an A-V groove, the device including a jacket adapted to be secured to the heart, and a non-adherent material in association with the jacket. The jacket is fabricated from a flexible material defining a volume between an upper and a lower end, the jacket being adapted to be adjusted on the heart to snugly conform to an external geometry of the heart and assume a maximum adjusted volume for the jacket to constrain expansion of the heart beyond the maximum adjusted volume during diastole and permit substantially unimpeded contraction of the heart during systole. As a result of the flexible material, the jacket allows unimpeded diastolic filling of the heart.

Abstract: A hybrid prolapse repair material comprising a polypropylene and a graft body attached together. Attachments are provided for detachably attaching a repair material to a needle. A needle and a system for using the needle are contemplated to get repair material closer to the ischial spine. Graft to arm attachment concepts are taught to couple a mesh to a graft body. Additionally, a hysterectomy tool is provided to allow a surgeon to track vital organs.

Abstract: Improved methods and apparatuses for treatment of pelvic organ prolapse are provided. A specialized sacral colpopexy mesh having a mesh cylinder attached to a first end of a main mesh is disclosed, and a method for use thereof in abdominal sacral colpopexy. A novel connector that is used to attach a mesh to the needle, including gripping features that improve the grip and allowing for easier connection and disconnection is disclosed, as well as a novel method and apparatus for connecting a mesh to a needle.

Abstract: The invention provides apparatus and methods for mapping conduction pathways and creating lesions in the heart wall for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. The apparatus may include at least one epicardial ablation probe having a plurality of electrodes for creating a lesion. The apparatus and method facilitate the formation of a lesion which electrically isolates the pulmonary veins from the surrounding myocardium.

Abstract: The invention provides surgical systems and methods for ablating heart tissue within the interior and/or exterior of the heart. A plurality of probes is provided with each probe configured for introduction into the chest for engaging the heart. Each probe includes an elongated shaft having an elongated ablating surface of a predetermined shape. The elongated shaft and the elongated ablating surface of each probe are configured to ablate a portion of the heart. A sealing device affixed to the heart tissue forms a hemostatic seal between the probe and the penetration in the heart to inhibit blood loss therethrough.

Abstract: A system relating to sample analyzers, and more particular, to sample analyzers that are simple to operate and have a reduced risk of providing an erroneous result to a user. In some cases, the sample analyzer may be a portable sample analyzer that includes a disposable fluidic cartridge. The operators of the analyzers need not be trained.

Abstract: A system relating to sample analyzers, and more particular, to sample analyzers that are simple to operate and have a reduce risk of providing an erroneous result to a user. In some cases, the sample analyzer may be a portable sample analyzer that includes a disposable fluidic cartridge. The operators of the analyzers need not be trained.

Abstract: A system relating to sample analyzers, and more particular, to sample analyzers that are simple to operate and have a reduced risk of providing an erroneous result to a user. In some cases, the sample analyzer may be a portable sample analyzer that includes a disposable fluidic cartridge. The operators of the analyzers need not be trained.