Abstract: An apparatus comprising at least a processor, and a memory associated with the processor having computer coded instructions therein, wherein the computer coded instructions are configured to, when executed by the processor, cause the apparatus to perform acts comprising: receiving a first messaging communication associated with a communication platform; causing the first messaging communication to be rendered within a messaging pane in a communication interface of the communication platform; receiving a thread request to create a subsidiary thread communication; in response to receiving the thread request, generating and transmitting for display a thread summary indicator renderable within the messaging pane proximate the first messaging communication, wherein the thread summary indicator is configured to be selectable by a user with access to the first messaging communication; receiving an indication of an input indicating a selection of the thread summary indicator; and causing, based at least in part on re

Abstract: Senders' password protected messages may be transmitted and access to those messages available after a password is received. Senders' required-reading messages may also or alternatively be transmitted and recipients' device interaction restricted until indication is received that they are read.

Abstract: Senders' password protected messages may be transmitted and access to those messages available after a password is received. Senders' required-reading messages may also or alternatively be transmitted and recipients' device interaction restricted until indication is received that they are read.

Abstract: Systems and methods for the detection of calculi in the biliary system are disclosed. The systems include an illumination source, one or more filters that filter a first set of illumination photons and a second set of illumination photons, as well as associated processors and detectors. The system is also designed to generates image data sets and generated information related to the location of the calculi.

Abstract: Systems and methods for the detection of calculi in the biliary system are disclosed. The systems include an illumination source, one or more filters that filter a first set of illumination photons and a second set of illumination photons, as well as associated processors and detectors. The system is also designed to generates image data sets and generated information related to the location of the calculi.

Abstract: A method and system for executing a query in parallel is disclosed. A master node may receive a query from a client and develop query plans from that query. The query plans may be forwarded to worker nodes for execution, and each query plan may be accompanied by query metadata. The metadata may be stored in a catalog on the master node.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for distinguishing tissue types are described herein. Such devices and systems may use dual polarization, conformal filters to acquire image data from target tissues and a processor to create an image in which the contrast between tissues has been enhanced.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for distinguishing tissue types are described herein. Such devices and systems may use dual polarization, conformal filters to acquire image data from target tissues and a processor to create an image in which the contrast between tissues has been enhanced.

Abstract: Senders' password protected messages may be transmitted and access to those messages available after a password is received. Senders' required-reading messages may also or alternatively be transmitted and recipients' device interaction restricted until indication is received that they are read.

Abstract: Vaccines are provided that elicit neutralizing antibodies to Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Some vaccines comprise nanoparticles that display envelope proteins from EBV on their surface. The nanoparticles comprise fusion proteins comprising a monomeric subunit of a self-assembly protein, such as ferritin, joined to at least a portion of an EBV envelope protein. The fusion proteins self-assemble to form the envelope protein-displaying nanoparticles. Such vaccines can be used to vaccinate an individual against infection by different types of Epstein-Barr viruses as well as Epstein-Barr viruses that are antigenically divergent from the virus from which the EBV envelope protein was obtained. Also provided are fusion proteins and nucleic acid molecules encoding such proteins.

Abstract: A method and apparatus relates to the operation of a plurality of messaging devices that includes a first device operated by a first group user and remaining devices operated by remaining group users, wherein the first group user and the remaining group users are a plurality of group users communicating with each other in a messaging channel. A private reply requested text message is received in a message channel. The private reply requested text message is entered into a first device from a first group user. The private reply requested text message is transmitted to remaining group users so that the private reply requested text message appears in the messaging channel on the first device and on the remaining devices. Each of the remaining group users may reply to the private reply requested text message in the messaging channel with a respective reply.

Abstract: Vaccines are provided that elicit neutralizing antibodies to Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Some vaccines comprise nanoparticles that display envelope proteins from EBV on their surface. The nanoparticles comprise fusion proteins comprising a monomeric subunit of a self-assembly protein, such as ferritin, joined to at least a portion of an EBV envelope protein. The fusion proteins self-assemble to form the envelope protein-displaying nanoparticles. Such vaccines can be used to vaccinate an individual against infection by different types of Epstein-Barr viruses as well as Epstein-Barr viruses that are antigenically divergent from the virus from which the EBV envelope protein was obtained. Also provided are fusion proteins and nucleic acid molecules encoding such proteins.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of producing heterodimeric antibodies.

Abstract: Systems and methods for the detection of calculi in the biliary system are disclosed. The systems include an illumination source, one or more filters that filter a first set of illumination photons and a second set of illumination photons, as well as associated processors and detectors. The system is also designed to generates image data sets and generated information related to the location of the calculi.

Abstract: Disclosed is an integrated health plan computer system that enables on-line billing related transactions. The integrated health plan computer system may include a server to couple the integrated health plan computer system to a billing entity user through a network. A billing module operable with the integrated health plan computer system and the server is utilized to enable on-line billing related transactions for the billing entity user through the network. The billing module includes an invoice presentment module to perform invoice presentment transactions for the billing entity user and to display results of the invoice presentment transaction to the billing entity user. The billing entity user may be a group administrator, a broker, or an individual.

Abstract: System and method for detecting and monitoring edema in a patient are described. Initially, a patient's tissue is irradiated with light by a light source. A detector collects reflected light from the patient's tissue and generates data associated with the reflected light. A processing device receives the data and reflected light and calculates an intensity of the reflected light. The processing device then determined, based upon the intensity of the reflected light, whether the patient's tissue exhibits any symptoms of edema. Additionally, the processing device can compare a current intensity of the reflected light against historic information to monitor for any changes in a patient's edema level or severity.

Abstract: An apparatus for reducing pathogens in blood. An infusing blood source provides a supply of blood at a selectable flowrate. A blood transportation line transports the blood from the infusion blood source. A UV-passing cuvette receives the blood from the blood transportation line. An irradiation chamber has a clamp for fixing the UV-passing cuvette at a predetermined gap from the UV radiation source for exposing the blood within the UV-passing cuvette directly to UV radiation. A radiation recycling coating is formed on surfaces of the irradiation chamber for reflecting and recycling the UV radiation to expose the blood indirectly to the UV radiation. The predetermined gap and the flow rate are selected so that the direct and indirect exposure of the blood to the UV radiation kills pathogens in the blood while limiting the loss of healthy blood cells and blood constituents due to the UV radiation and heat generated by the UV radiation source.

Abstract: A method and system for executing a query in parallel is disclosed. A master node may receive a query from a client and develop query plans from that query. The query plans may be forwarded to worker nodes for execution, and each query plan may be accompanied by query metadata. The metadata may be stored in a catalog on the master node.

Abstract: A method and system for executing a query in parallel is disclosed. A master node may receive a query from a client and develop query plans from that query. The query plans may be forwarded to worker nodes for execution, and each query plan may be accompanied by query metadata. The metadata may be stored in a catalog on the master node.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for distinguishing tissue types are described herein. Such devices and systems may use dual polarization, conformal filters to acquire image data from target tissues and a processor to create an image in which the contrast between tissues has been enhanced.