Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions having a portion of aspirin for intraoral release and another aspirin for gastrointestinal release. The compositions can further include niacin. Methods of using such compositions to treat diseases or conditions suitably treated by niacin are also provided which result in reduced flushing.

Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions having a portion of aspirin for intraoral release and another aspirin for gastrointestinal release. The compositions can further include niacin. Methods of using such compositions to treat diseases or conditions suitably treated by niacin are also provided which result in reduced flushing.

Abstract: Provided is an electronic stethoscope pick-up head comprising an acousto-electrical transducer disposed in a chamber, the transducer being configured to generate an electrical signal representing acoustical vibrations, wherein the chamber further comprises a sound influencing bell defining a cavity to provide air communication between the transducer and a diaphragm attached to an outer end of the bell, wherein the diaphragm is acoustically decoupled from the transducer; and one or more ventilation air path as the only means to provide air communication between the cavity and outside of the chamber, wherein the air path is configured to restrict air flow through the air path.

Abstract: Provided is an electronic stethoscope pick-up head comprising an acousto-electrical transducer disposed in a chamber, the transducer being configured to generate an electrical signal representing acoustical vibrations, wherein the chamber further comprises a sound influencing bell defining a cavity to provide air communication between the transducer and a diaphragm attached to an outer end of the bell, wherein the diaphragm is acoustically decoupled from the transducer; and one or more ventilation air path as the only means to provide air communication between the cavity and outside of the chamber, wherein the air path is configured to restrict air flow through the air path.

Abstract: Provided is an electronic stethoscope pick-up head comprising an acousto-electrical transducer disposed in a chamber, the transducer being configured to generate an electrical signal representing acoustical vibrations, wherein the chamber further comprises a sound influencing bell defining a cavity to provide air communication between the transducer and a diaphragm attached to an outer end of the bell, wherein the diaphragm is acoustically decoupled from the transducer; and one or more ventilation air path as the only means to provide air communication between the cavity and outside of the chamber, wherein the air path is configured to restrict air flow through the air path.

Abstract: A skin marking device can include two or more skin marking members and a holding member coupled with the two or more skin marking members. The holding member can include at least one adjustment assembly. The adjustment assembly can adjust at least one of width or length between the skin marking members. In an example, a suture holder device can include a base and a member coupled with the base. The member can include one or more suture assembly holders. At least one attachment can be coupled with the base. The attachment can be adapted to couple the suture holder device with other structure.

Abstract: An electronic stethoscope system that reduces cross-infection when examining a patient is provided. The electronic stethoscope system includes a handheld auscultation portion for picking up bodily sounds of a patient. The detected bodily sounds are transmitted to a base unit having a loudspeaker for broadcasting an audible representation of the detected bodily sounds. The sounds are transmitted to the base unit either by a wireless transmitter and receiver or by way of a disposable flexible tubing adapted for transmitting acoustic waves.