Abstract: A method of identifying negative beliefs within the subconscious mind includes presenting a mind map to a subject, asking the subject a series of questions based on the mind map, administering muscle response testing, and identifying a negative belief based on the muscle response testing. The method may further include removing the negative belief and installing a positive belief by swiping a magnetic device over the subject's governing meridian while holding the intention to release the negative belief and install the positive belief. In some examples, the method includes using a monitoring device having sensors and software designed to measure physiological responses.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure are directed to a shock initiation system for initiating shock in a shock tube for demolition. In some embodiments, the shock initiation system comprises a reusable discharge unit and a replaceable shock initiation platform. The reusable discharge unit may comprise a power source, a timer, a switch, and user inputs and may function to store a time, countdown the timer, and generate and transmit an electrical energy to the replaceable shock initiation platform. The shock initiation platform may receive the electrical energy from the discharge unit overpowering a resistor disposed on the shock initiation platform. The resistor may then detonate providing an initiation shock to a proximally disposed shock tube, thereby initiating shock in the shock tube.

Abstract: Described herein is a tissue retractor for use in endodontic procedures. The tissue retractor includes a bite pad having a proximal end and a distal end, a tooth registration block connected to the distal end of the bite pad, an arm having a proximal end and distal end, where the proximal end is connected to the tooth registration block such that the tooth registration block is between the bite pad and the arm, a cheek retractor having a proximal end, a distal end and a length, the length defining a top edge and a bottom edge, where the distal end of the cheek retractor is connected to the distal end of the arm, and at least one cheek catch extending from the top edge of the cheek retractor.

Abstract: An example of a system may include a processor subsystem; and a memory device comprising instructions, which when executed by the processor subsystem, cause the processor subsystem to: receive at an application executing on a user device, a request to modify the application; transmit the request to an administrative user device for approval; receive a response to the request from the administrative user device; and modify a functionality of the application in response to receiving the response.

Abstract: An example of a system may include a processor subsystem; and a memory device comprising instructions, which when executed by the processor subsystem, cause the processor subsystem to: receive at an application executing on a user device, a request to modify the application; transmit the request to an administrative user device for approval; receive a response to the request from the administrative user device; and modify a functionality of the application in response to receiving the response.

Abstract: An implantable photobiomodulation lead includes a lead body having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion; at least one light emitter disposed along, or coupled to, the distal end portion of the lead body and configured to emit light out of the photobiomodulation lead; and at least one electrode disposed on or over the at least one light emitter and in a path of the light emitted by at least one of the at least one light emitter.

Abstract: An optical modulation system includes a user interface including a plurality of user-selectable controls to select or adjust values for each of a plurality of modulation parameters and estimating a modulation dosage or irradiance at a target based on, at least, the target, a location of an optical modulation lead, values of the modulation parameters, and estimated light attenuation by tissue between the optical modulation lead and the target. An optical modulation system can limit selection of the value of at least one of the modulation parameters by at least one of a) an estimation of a modulation dosage at the target or b) an estimation of a dosage, temperature change, temperature, heating, or delivering energy at non-target issue.

Abstract: An optical lead can include a cuff body having an exterior surface and an interior surface, wherein the cuff body defines a nerve channel for receiving a portion of a nerve; a lead body coupled, or coupleable, to the cuff body; at least one light emitter disposed on or within the cuff body or the lead body; and at least one reflective element disposed on, within, or beneath the interior surface of the cuff body, wherein the at least one reflective element is configured to reflect light emitted from the at least one light emitter. Alternatively or additionally, the cuff lead can include a receptacle for removably receiving a distal end portion of the lead body. Another system includes a cuff body with at least one light emitter, an electronic subassembly for operation, and an antenna to receive power from an external source.

Abstract: An implantable light generation arrangement for an optical or optical/electrical stimulation system includes a light source having an emission surface, wherein the light source is configured to generate light and emit the light from the emission surface; an optical waveguide having a first end and a core; a ball lens disposed between the light source and the optical waveguide and configured to receive the light emitted from the light source and direct the light onto the core at the first end of the optical waveguide; and a fixture holding the light source, optical waveguide, and ball lens in a fixed arrangement.

Abstract: A system for monitoring a joint of a patient includes multiple sensors to be disposed near a joint and to measure or observe actions or physical quantities associated with the joint; and at least one communications module coupled to the sensors to receive data from the sensors and to transmit sensor information to an external device. The system also includes a patient device and clinician device which can be used to, for example, monitor and display information obtained from the sensors, determine range of motion measurements from the sensor data, show progress in physical therapy, take a photograph or video of the site on the patient, obtain a pain score, and include friends for providing encouragement during physical therapy.

Abstract: An operating room cable assembly for electrically coupling at least one implantable electrical stimulation lead to a trial stimulator includes an elongated body; a trial stimulator connector disposed at one end of the elongated body; and a lead connector disposed at another end of the elongated body. The lead connector can include one or more buttons that can be pushed to load a lead into the lead connector and released to retain the lead. Alternatively, the lead connector can include a lever that can be operated to load the lead. A further alternative is a slider with a lead engagement element that can be slid between positions allowing loading of a lead and engagement of the lead. Other alternatives include a lead connector with doors that can swing open to allow loading of a lead or a collet/sleeve that can be tightened on the lead.

Abstract: A system for monitoring a joint of a patient includes multiple sensors to be disposed near a joint and to measure or observe actions or physical quantities associated with the joint; and at least one communications module coupled to the sensors to receive data from the sensors and to transmit sensor information to an external device. The system also includes a patient device and clinician device which can be used to, for example, monitor and display information obtained from the sensors, determine range of motion measurements from the sensor data, show progress in physical therapy, take a photograph or video of the site on the patient, obtain a pain score, and include friends for providing encouragement during physical therapy.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an array substrate which can be used in nucleic acid sequencing, which includes a plurality of fiducial domains (FDs). The disclosure also includes array substrate manufacturing methods and methods for making FDs on such substrates.

Abstract: A photobiomodulation system includes a) a control module having electronic subassembly disposed in a housing, a connector coupled to the housing and defining a connector lumen, and at least one light source to produce light in response to signals from the electronic subassembly; b) a lead coupled or coupleable to the control module and having a lead body defining a lead lumen and at least one opening along a distal portion of the lead, light emitters arranged along the distal portion of the lead, and optical fibers extending along the lead body and coupled to the light emitters; and c) a catheter assembly having a tube coupleable to a catheter pump, and a distal connector attached to the end of the tube and coupled or coupleable to the connector of the control module.

Abstract: A method for providing activity data to a user for a workout session includes receipt of first activity data from a first activity sensor and receipt of second activity data from a second activity sensor during the workout session. A first parameter is generated for a workout attribute based on the first activity data received during a first time interval of the workout session, and a second parameter is generated for the workout attribute based on the second activity data received during a second time interval of the workout session. An aggregate parameter for the workout attribute is generated based on both the first parameter and the second parameter. The first activity data and the second activity data generated during the workout session are transmitted to a remote server where a third parameter for the workout attribute is generated.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining a parameter set and programming a neuromodulation system with the parameter set are disclosed. The system includes a user interface having a display screen to display simplified graphical representations (SGRs) of the lead with at least one virtual electrode (VE) that represents one or more electrodes, and control elements. The SGRs of the lead can provide longitudinal and circumferential representations of the VE, respectively representing longitudinal or circumferential position, size, shape, or spread of the VE. The control elements may include longitudinal and circumferential control elements to enable the user to respectively adjust the longitudinal or circumferential position, size, shape, or spread of the VE. The system may generate the neuromodulation parameter set using the longitudinal and circumferential representations of the VE, and program the neuromodulation system with the neuromodulation parameter set.

Abstract: A system for monitoring a patient includes a sensor unit having a housing and sensors disposed in or around the housing; and a base having a shell and configured and arranged to be adhesively attached to skin of the patient. The sensors can be used to monitor physical therapy and rehabilitation of the patient. The sensor unit can provide information to a patient or clinician device to facilitate the monitoring. In some instances, the sensor unit and base are magnetically coupled together. In some instances, the base has an opening so a temperature sensor of the sensor unit can be exposed to the skin of the patient.

Abstract: An implantable light generation arrangement for an optical or optical/electrical stimulation system includes a light source having an emission surface, wherein the light source is configured to generate light and emit the light from the emission surface; an optical waveguide having a first end and a core; a ball lens disposed between the light source and the optical waveguide and configured to receive the light emitted from the light source and direct the light onto the core at the first end of the optical waveguide; and a fixture holding the light source, optical waveguide, and ball lens in a fixed arrangement.

Abstract: An implantable electrical stimulation lead includes at least three modular lead elements configured to couple together to form the lead, each of the modular lead elements including a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, and a male connector element or a female connector element disposed on at least one of the proximal end portion or the distal end portion of the modular lead element, The modular lead elements are coupleable together by insertion of a male connector element into a female connector element.

Abstract: An operating room cable assembly for electrically coupling at least one implantable electrical stimulation lead to a trial stimulator includes an elongated body; a trial stimulator connector disposed at one end of the elongated body; and a lead connector disposed at another end of the elongated body. The lead connector can include one or more buttons that can be pushed to load a lead into the lead connector and released to retain the lead. Alternatively, the lead connector can include a lever that can be operated to load the lead. A further alternative is a slider with a lead engagement element that can be slid between positions allowing loading of a lead and engagement of the lead. Other alternatives include a lead connector with doors that can swing open to allow loading of a lead or a collet/sleeve that can be tightened on the lead.