Abstract: The present invention relates to Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP) polypeptides and methods of treatment with ANP polypeptides.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for optimizing sample distribution in a laboratory system, the method comprising: retrieving, at a control unit of the laboratory system, one or more test requests for each sample provided to the laboratory system; controlling, by the control unit, a transport system of the laboratory system to convey the provided samples to one or more sample buffer units; creating, by the control unit, run instructions to run one or more requested tests on selected samples on a test plate based on optimization criteria; transmitting, by the control unit, the run instructions to an analyzer of the laboratory system; and controlling, by the control unit, the transport system to convey the selected samples for which one or more requested tests shall be executed from a sample buffer unit to the analyzer.

Abstract: Described herein are crystalline forms of (R)-3-(2-(trans-4-(2-aminoethylamino)cyclohexyl)acetamido)-2-hydroxy-3,4-dihydro-2H-benzo[e][1,2]oxaborinine-8-carboxylic acid. In some embodiments, the crystalline forms are formulated for treating a subject in need thereof with a bacterial infection.

Abstract: A pet waste disposal apparatus comprising a funnel shaped receptacle with a top open end for receiving pet waste and a bottom open end connectable to a sewage line via one or more plumbing adapters for discharging the pet waste. The apparatus further comprises a lid closure removably attached to the top open end of the receptacle and a water inlet on the exterior receptacle to receive from a hose supplying water from a water source and discharge pressurized water into the receptacle for flushing the pet waste.

Abstract: A pet waste disposal apparatus comprising a funnel shaped receptacle with a top open end for receiving pet waste and a bottom open end connectable to a sewage line via one or more plumbing adapters for discharging the pet waste. The apparatus further comprises a lid closure removably attached to the top open end of the receptacle and a water inlet on the exterior receptacle to receive from a hose supplying water from a water source and discharge pressurized water into the receptacle for flushing the pet waste.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for establishing a multi-user call in a communication system. The communication system receives a call request to establish a group call with a shared group of users. The communication system determines which of the plurality of individual users should be excluded from the call and connects each of the group of included users to establish a multi-user call. The communication system preferably indicates that a unit was not currently available, for example by playing a prerecorded message, playing a tone and also preferably indicates why a unit was not available.

Abstract: Information corresponding to a half duplex voice call over a packet network is delivered to unavailable members of a group through alternate communication services. A call request for half duplex voice calls over a packet network is received at a communication server where the call request indicates a group. Packets corresponding to the voice call are converted into an alternate formatted message and delivered, through an alternate communication system, to unavailable members of the group not able to engage in the voice call at the time of the call. The alternate formatted message such as Instant Messaging (IM) message or voice mail message is delivered to the unavailable member when that member is able to receive such a message.