Abstract: An arthroscopic surgery device for delivering a therapeutic formulation into a cartilage of an articular joint, wherein the device comprises: a flexible tubular delivery arm, comprising one or more internal channels for carrying the therapeutic formulation; a flexible external sleeve enveloping the delivery arm lengthwise; a pliable cup attached to an end of the delivery arm, for covering a cartilage part where the therapeutic formulation is to be delivered, arranged such that by outwards axial displacement of the delivery arm in respect to the external sleeve, the cup moves from inside to outside of the external sleeve, expanding the cup. The device may comprise a flexible internal sleeve between the delivery arm and the external sleeve, such that the flexible internal sleeve envelops the delivery arm lengthwise. The arthroscopic surgery device may be also used for extracting fluid from an articular cavity.

Abstract: The present application discloses a medical device useful for the diagnosis and/or treatment follow-up of human joints, in particular a device for positioning human joints for CT-scan and MRI. The medical device allows an accurate and comprehensive assessment of human joints, characterizing quantitatively biomechanical consequences, whole joint kinematics alterations, cartilage mechanical behavior under pressure and clinical susceptibility to further damage.

Abstract: Computer-implemented methods for analyzing interactions between a user and a computing device include analyzing user interaction data to identify a plurality of user gestures, and analyzing the gestures to identify those likely to represent user struggles or difficulties encountered with a user interface. A predictive model is generated from this analysis for use in identifying user gestures likely to represent user struggles during further user sessions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the field of phage therapy for the treatment and control of bacterial infections, in particular diabetic foot infections. More specifically, the present invention is directed to novel cocktails of bacteriophage strains F44/10, F1 25/10, F770/05, F510/08, F1 245/05, and/or variants thereof; and methods of using same in the treatment and prevention of bacterial infections, including cutaneous ulcers associated with diabetic foot infections, caused by, e.g., Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and/or Acinetobacter baumannii. The cocktails are used as pharmaceutical compositions either alone or in further combination with other therapies, e.g., antibiotics, growth factors, or other standard, as well as non-standard, therapies for diabetic foot infections.

Abstract: Computer-implemented methods for analysing interactions between a user and a computing device include analysing user interaction data to identify a plurality of user gestures, and analysing the gestures to identify those likely to represent user struggles or difficulties encountered with a user interface. A predictive model is generated from this analysis for use in identifying user gestures likely to represent user struggles during further user sessions.

Abstract: There is described an ulvan containing composition. This composition is a viscosupplement composition and can be used in the treatment or prophylaxis of arthritis. Also described is a method of treating a musculoskeletal disease, such as 5 arthritis, by administering the ulvan containing composition.

Abstract: Products for repairing cartilage lesions, method of preparation and uses thereof The present disclosure provides products and methods of preparation thereof, said products comprising a matrix of methacrylated gellan gum having a methacrylation degree between 1.5 and 6%, cartilage forming cells and a physiologically acceptable ionic solution containing cations, for application in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, in particular cartilage lesions.

Abstract: The present application discloses a medical device useful for the diagnosis and/or treatment follow-up of human joints, in particular a device for positioning human joints for CT-scan and MRI. The medical device allows an accurate and comprehensive assessment of human joints, characterizing quantitatively biomechanical consequences, whole joint kinematics alterations, cartilage mechanical behavior under pressure and clinical susceptibility to further damage.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a throttle (34) in a flow channel (24) that extends in a component (8), in particular a valve part, and that is used to control a medium from a control chamber. According to the invention, after formation of the flow channel (24) in the valve part (8), the throttle (34) is stamped by plastically deforming material in the vicinity of the flow channel (24) in the direction of the planned throttle (34), and the plastically deformed material acts in such a manner on a molding tool (50, 57, 58) introduced into the flow channel (24) in the position of the planned throttle (34) that a contour (57, 58) of the molding tool (50) defining the throttle (34) is formed in the flow channel (24). The plastic deformation is effected by a stamping die (40) moved with a defined force, while the contour of the throttle (34) is formed by a tip portion (57, 58) of a counter-die (50) used as the molding tool.

Abstract: Featured are a device, a surgical kit and an osteotomy method for aligning a bone or bony structure. Such a method includes providing a base member that extends in at least two directions and spans the cut in the bone; a securing mechanism mechanically coupled to the base member for securing the base member to the bone; and an adjusting mechanism coupled to the base member and including at least one first portion. Such a method includes securing one end of the base member to the bone using the securing mechanism and rotating the at least one first portion so it contacts at least one of the opposing surfaces of the cut thereby maintain the two opposing surfaces in fixed spaced relation. Such a method also includes securing the base member's other end to the bone using the securing mechanism.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the field of phage therapy for the treatment and control of bacterial infections, in particular diabetic foot infections. More specifically, the present invention is directed to novel cocktails of bacteriophage strains F44/10, F1 25/10, F770/05, F510/08, F1 245/05, and/or variants thereof; and methods of using same in the treatment and prevention of bacterial infections, including cutaneous ulcers associated with diabetic foot infections, caused by, e.g., Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and/or Acinetobacter baumannii. The cocktails are used as pharmaceutical compositions either alone or in further combination with other therapies, e.g., antibiotics, growth factors, or other standard, as well as non-standard, therapies for diabetic foot infections.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a throttle (34) in a flow channel (24) that extends in a component (8), in particular a valve part, and that is used to control a medium from a control chamber. According to the invention, after formation of the flow channel (24) in the valve part (8), the throttle (34) is stamped by plastically deforming material in the vicinity of the flow channel (24) in the direction of the planned throttle (34), and the plastically deformed material acts in such a manner on a molding tool (50, 57, 58) introduced into the flow channel (24) in the position of the planned throttle (34) that a contour (57, 58) of the molding tool (50) defining the throttle (34) is formed in the flow channel (24). The plastic deformation is effected by a stamping die (40) moved with a defined force, while the contour of the throttle (34) is formed by a tip portion (57, 58) of a counter-die (50) used as the molding tool.

Abstract: A high performance kaolin pigment, a paper coating color containing high performance kaolin pigment, and a method for making high performance kaolin pigment, the kaolin pigment being provided with improved optical and rheological properties attained by strict control of size and shape of the particles, as well as size and shape distribution of the particles. The kaolin pigment has ISO brightness characteristics higher than 88.5, a particle size distribution of at least 94% by mass lower than 2 &mgr;m and at most 25% by mass lower than 0.2 &mgr;m and a Hercules viscosity at 1,100 RPM lower than 18 dynes in slurries with a solid content of 70%-75% solids.

Abstract: A high performance kaolin pigment, a paper coating color containing high performance kaolin pigment, and a method for making high performance kaolin pigment, the kaolin pigment being provided with improved optical and rheological properties attained by strict control of size and shape of the particles, as well as size and shape distribution of the particles. The kaolin pigment has ISO brightness characteristics higher than 88.5, a particle size distribution of at least 94% by mass lower than 2 &mgr;m and at most 25% by mass lower than 0.2 &mgr;m and a Hercules viscosity at 1,100 RPM lower than 18 dynes in slurries with a solid content of 70%-75% solids.