Abstract: A 3D printing apparatus and method prints a partial part, and continues to print the part after the partially-printed part has been rotated. Each partial printing operation may include reinforcement via application of one or more layers of continuous fiber. The rotation and continued printing of the partially-printed part allows for fiber orientation in different orientations for the printed part.

Abstract: A percutaneous cable is attached to a mechanical cardiac pump and is passed through the skin. An anchor can be attached to the cable and implanted below the skin surface to stabilize the cable against movement. The anchor can include a bundle of ultrafine filaments.

Abstract: A percutaneous cable is attached to a mechanical cardiac pump and is passed through the skin. Sutures can be used to stabilize the cable against movement to prevent disturbing tissue surrounding cable and thereby reduce the incidence of infection. A funnel-shaped tubular device can be used where the cable exits the skin to allow the cable to flex below or near the skin surface as may be desired to accommodate physical activity of a patient. An anchor can be attached to the cable and implanted below the skin surface to stabilize the cable against movement. The anchor can include any one or a combination of a flat mesh material, a bundle of ultrafine filaments, and a barbed filament.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a premature infant formula fortifier comprising a protein component, a fat component, and a carbohydrate component, wherein about 10 to about 30% of the caloric content of the fortifier is from protein. Also provided is a composition for administration to premature infants, comprising i) a premature infant formula fortifier comprising a protein component, a fat component, and a carbohydrate component, wherein about 10 to about 30% of the caloric content of the fortifier is from protein, and ii) a premature infant formula. Additionally, the present disclosure provides a method for promoting the growth of a premature infant, comprising administering to the infant a composition comprising i) a premature infant formula fortifier comprising a protein component, a fat component, and a carbohydrate component, wherein about 10 to about 30% of the caloric content of the fortifier is from protein, and ii) a premature infant formula.

Abstract: A percutaneous cable is attached to a mechanical cardiac pump and is passed through the skin. Sutures can be used to stabilize the cable against movement to prevent disturbing tissue surrounding cable and thereby reduce the incidence of infection. A funnel-shaped tubular device can be used where the cable exits the skin to allow the cable to flex below or near the skin surface as may be desired to accommodate physical activity of a patient. An anchor can be attached to the cable and implanted below the skin surface to stabilize the cable against movement. The anchor can include any one or a combination of a flat mesh material, a bundle of ultrafine filaments, and a barbed filament.

Abstract: A method that facilitates the learning process of musical note reading which is exhibited in a series of written exercises. Musical notes, letters of the alphabet, numbers, and symbols are arranged in a specific order on musical staffs that consist of five, equidistant, horizontal lines. Each staff begins with a musical clef. When each note is correctly identified and translated into the appropriate letter of the musical alphabet, either a, b, c, d, e, f, or g, the answers, in combination with the alphanumeric characters and symbols, will form recognizable words.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method (110) of utilizing an intranet network system (10), wherein all personal computer users (12A, 12B, 12C, 12D, 12E, 12F, 12D, 12E, 12F, 12G, 12H, 12I, 12J, 12K, 12L) and all personal computer users (14A, 14B, 14C, 14D, 14E, 14F, 14D, 14E, 14F, 14G, 14H, 14I, 14J, 14K, 14L) exclusively utilize a secure communication socket to an intranet intranet (22).