Abstract: A height adjustable orthosis is described. The orthosis features a belt and a posterior frame. Coupled to the belt, the posterior frame includes a first panel including at least a first fastener and a second rear panel including at least a first lock member and a second locking member. The first panel and the second panel are configured to move vertically relative to each other to position the first fastener to engage at least (1) the first locking member at a first height or (2) the second locking member as a second height.

Abstract: Provided herein are adeno-associated virus (AAV) compositions for correcting a mutation in a beta globin gene (HBB) gene and methods of using the same to correct an HBB gene mutation in a cell. Also provided are packaging systems for making the adeno-associated virus compositions.

Abstract: An aqueous colloidal silica product, a method of using the aqueous colloidal silica product, and a method of producing an aqueous colloidal silica product, are disclosed. The method of producing the aqueous colloidal silica product incorporates semi-batch addition of alkali metal silicate, which is capable of achieving an aqueous colloidal silica product having desirable physical and chemical characteristics. The aqueous colloidal silica product has been found to be particularly useful as an additive in a papermaking process.

Abstract: The invention provides a gaming device comprising a plurality of reels comprising at least one pictographic or ideographic symbol and a plurality of awards associated with a combination of winning symbols that have an independent association or identity associated with a selected cultural tradition.

Abstract: The invention discloses a paper or paperboard produced from a slurry comprising cellulose fibers and an effective amount of SMS. In addition, a method for increasing retention and dewatering during the papermaking process is also disclosed. The method involves the addition of an effective amount of SMS to said papermaking process. The invention also discloses a method for increasing retention and drainage in a papermaking process comprising the steps of: adding both an effective amount of starch and an effective amount of SMS to a slurry of said papermaking process, wherein said starch is selected from the group consisting of: tapioca starch; potato starch; corn starch; waxy maize starch; rice starch; and wheat starch. Moreover, the invention comprises a method for increasing retention and drainage in a papermaking process comprising the steps of: adding both an effective amount of modified starch and an effective amount of SMS to a slurry of said papermaking process.

Abstract: A method of preparing a modified diallyl-N,N-disubstituted ammonium halide polymer and use of the polymer in combination with one or more high molecular weight, water soluble cationic, anionic, nonionic, zwitterionic or amphoteric polymers for increasing retention and drainage in a papermaking furnish.

Abstract: A method of preparing a modified diallyl-N,N-disubstituted ammonium halide polymer and use of the polymer in combination with one or more high molecular weight, water soluble cationic, anionic, nonionic, zwitterionic or amphoteric polymers for increasing retention and drainage in a papermaking furnish.