Abstract: A method of warming a patient during a surgical procedure may involve catheterizing the patient's bladder with a catheter that permits simultaneous flows into and out of the bladder. Fluid may be warmed and pumped into the bladder through the catheter, via a supply path, and simultaneously drained out of the bladder, via a return path. In steady state, there may exist a continuous air-fluid interface along one or more sections of a drain line of the return path having a negative slope with respect to the earth's gravitational field.

Abstract: The present invention relates to artificial seawater and its use to treat a variety of skin conditions, when that seawater has more magnesium in it than in naturally occurring seawater. The treatment of acne and the like can be improved with the product of the present invention.

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for OA treatment of an affected area or joint. In one embodiment, the method may involve identifying a treatment site of the joint, and providing at least one transducer module at the treatment site. The at least one transducer module may be in operative communication with a signal generator module, and may include transducer(s) for delivering stimulative signals (e.g., electromagnetic signals and/or ultrasound signals). The method may also involve stimulating (a) bone remodeling, (b) bone cells and associated precursors, and/or (c) pericytes with the stimulative signals delivered to the treatment site.

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for OA treatment of an affected area or joint. In one embodiment, the method may involve identifying a treatment site of the joint, and providing at least one transducer module at the treatment site. The at least one transducer module may be in operative communication with a signal generator module, and may include transducer(s) for delivering stimulative signals (e.g., electromagnetic signals and/or ultrasound signals). The method may also involve stimulating (a) bone remodeling, (b) bone cells and associated precursors, and/or (c) pericytes with the stimulative signals delivered to the treatment site.

Abstract: The present invention relates to artificial seawater and its use to treat a variety of skin conditions, when that sea water has more magnesium in it than in naturally occurring seawater. The treatment of acne and the like can be improved with the product of the present invention.

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for OA treatment of an affected area or joint. In one embodiment, the method may involve identifying a treatment site of the joint, and providing at least one transducer module at the treatment site. The at least one transducer module may be in operative communication with a signal generator module, and may include transducer(s) for delivering stimulative signals (e.g., electromagnetic signals and/or ultrasound signals). The method may also involve stimulating (a) bone remodeling, (b) bone cells and associated precursors, and/or (c) pericytes with the stimulative signals delivered to the treatment site.

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for OA treatment of an affected area or joint. In one embodiment, the method may involve identifying a treatment site of the joint, and providing at least one transducer module at the treatment site. The at least one transducer module may be in operative communication with a signal generator module, and may include transducer(s) for delivering ultrasound signals. The method may also; involve stimulating (a) bone remodeling, (b) bone cells and associated; precursors, and/or (c) pericytes with the ultrasound signals delivered to the treatment site at a user-selected intensity.

Abstract: A bronchoscopy oxygenation system may be used to permit the introduction of oxygen (or other gaseous substance) through a bronchoscopy device while also permitting various procedures, for example, biopsy, lavage, and/or suction.

Abstract: A bronchoscopy oxygenation system may be used to permit the introduction of oxygen (or other gaseous substance) through a bronchoscopy device while also permitting various interventional procedures, for example, but not, limited to biopsy, lavage, and/or suction.

Abstract: Searching for codes hidden in texts, such as the Bible, may involve application of a cipher to the text and then searching the enciphered text for codes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and composition for the treatment of skin conditions such as acne. Either natural or artificial sea water is enhanced by the addition of magnesium until it is at least about double the normal natural concentration of magnesium and then used as an application to the skin such as the face for treating acne and improving the appearance of the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to artificial seawater and its use to treat a variety of skin conditions, when that sea water has more magnesium in it than in naturally occurring seawater. The treatment of acne would healing and the like can be improved with the product of the present invention and with treatments thereof.

Abstract: A method of warming a patient during a surgical procedure under operating room conditions. The patient's bladder is catheterized to allow simultaneous filling and draining of the bladder. A pump and a fluid warmer are provided. The warmed fluid and urine are drained out of the bladder under passive gravity-flow conditions.

Abstract: A bronchoscopy oxygenation system having a channel for inserting alternately an instrument or fluids and for delivering oxygen to a patient. The system being provided with pressure relief vent and a pressure relief valve for the relief of excessive oxygen pressure. The bronchoscopy oxygenation system may be used during bronchoscopy and with patient suctioning, bronchoalveolar lavage or biopsy. The bronchoscopy oxygenation system is intended to be used with a conventional bronchoscope.

Abstract: A bronchoscopy oxygenation system having a channel for inserting alternately an instrument or fluids and for delivering oxygen to a patient. The system being provided with pressure relief vent and a pressure relief valve for the relief of excessive oxygen pressure. The bronchoscopy oxygenation system may be used during bronchoscopy and with patient suctioning, bronchoalveolar lavage or biopsy. The bronchoscopy oxygenation system is intended to be used with a conventional bronchoscope.