Abstract: Embodiments include a method of diagnosing gastroparesis or suspected gastroparesis, the method comprising: obtaining data representing a time series of readings from gas sensing apparatus housed within a ingestible capsule device orally ingested by a subjected; processing the readings to detect one or more gastroparesis indicator spikes in the CO2 concentration with respect to time; based on the detected one or more gastroparesis indicator spikes in the CO2 concentration with respect to time, diagnosing gastroparesis or suspected gastroparesis.

Abstract: Embodiments include a method for detecting small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, SIBO, the method comprising: obtaining data representing a time series of readings from gas sensor hardware housed within an ingestible capsule device orally ingested by a subject, identifying the data corresponding to timing of passage through the small intestine, and determining whether or not the data indicates presence of SIBO.

Abstract: Embodiments include an ingestible capsule being configured, in response to identification of an excretion marker from on-board sensor hardware, to determine occurrence of an excretion event, and in response to determining occurrence of the excretion event to modify one or more settings of the wireless data transmitter to start, restart, increase transmission power of, or increase a rate of, wireless transmission of the data transmission payload away from the ingestible capsule by a wireless data transmitter.

Abstract: Embodiments include an ingestible capsule comprising a housing including a therapeutic payload carrying compartment; a power supply; a release mechanism; and a sensing mechanism, the sensing mechanism being sensitive to an environment external to the housing; the ingestible capsule being configured for passage through a GI tract of a subject mammal, during which passage: the sensing mechanism is configured to output a signal varying according to a GI tract environment, wherein the sensing mechanism comprises one or more sensors from among: a VOC gas sensor; a TCD gas sensor; a reflectometer formed by a transmission antenna of the ingestible capsule connected in series with a directional coupler configured to measure a reflected signal from the transmission antenna; and an accelerometer; the release mechanism is configured to cause a therapeutic payload to be released into the GI tract from the therapeutic payload carrying compartment at a release timing determined according to the output signal.

Abstract: A method of determining a location of an ingestible capsule within a gastrointestinal tract of a subject mammal, the method comprising providing the ingestible capsule to the subject mammal for ingestion, the ingestible capsule comprising a housing, a power source, a TCD gas sensor, and a VOC gas sensor; recording readings of the ingestible capsule as a function of time, the readings including TCD gas sensor readings and VOC gas sensor readings; processing the recorded readings, including: determining a timing of a gastric-duodenal transition, wherein determining the timing comprises detecting a gastric-duodenal transition indicator in recorded readings including the recorded TCD gas sensor readings; and determining a timing of a transition across an ileocecal junction by the ingestible capsule, wherein determining the timing comprises detecting an ileocecal junction indicator in recorded readings including the VOC gas sensor readings.

Abstract: A method for relating to each other cardiovascular and sleep disordered breathing conditions of a patient. The patient's heart rate and/or detailed echocardiogram data is monitored and recorded continuously or periodically together with sleep disordered breathing information on similar time scales. Changes in the patient's heart rate associated with changes in sleep disordered breathing can then be observed. More specifically, positive airway pressure at therapeutic levels for treatment of sleep disordered breathing is applied while events associated with the treatment of the patient's sleep disordered breathing are detected and recorded. At the same time, information concerning the cardiovascular condition of the patient is stored and the stored information concerning the cardiovascular condition of the patient and the recorded events associated with the treatment of the patient's sleep disordered breathing are related to each other.

Abstract: A method for relating to each other cardiovascular and sleep disordered breathing conditions of a patient. The patient's heart rate and/or detailed echocardiogram data is monitored and recorded continuously or periodically together with sleep disordered breathing information on similar time scales. Changes in the patient's heart rate associated with changes in sleep disordered breathing can then be observed. More specifically, positive airway pressure at therapeutic levels for treatment of sleep disordered breathing is applied while events associated with the treatment of the patient's sleep disordered breathing are detected and recorded. At the same time, information concerning the cardiovascular condition of the patient is stored and the stored information concerning the cardiovascular condition of the patient and the recorded events associated with the treatment of the patient's sleep disordered breathing are related to each other.

Abstract: A method for relating to each other cardiovascular and sleep disordered breathing conditions of a patient. The patient's heart rate and/or detailed echocardiogram data is monitored and recorded continuously or periodically together with sleep disordered breathing information on similar time scales. Changes in the patient's heart rate associated with changes in sleep disordered breathing can then be observed. More specifically, positive airway pressure at therapeutic levels for treatment of sleep disordered breathing is applied while events associated with the treatment of the patient's sleep disordered breathing are detected and recorded. At the same time, information concerning the cardiovascular condition of the patient is stored and the stored information concerning the cardiovascular condition of the patient and the recorded events associated with the treatment of the patient's sleep disordered breathing are related to each other.

Abstract: A method for relating to each other cardiovascular and sleep disordered breathing conditions of a patient. The patient's heart rate and/or detailed echocardiogram data is monitored and recorded continuously or periodically together with sleep disordered breathing information on similar time scales. Changes in the patient's heart rate associated with changes in sleep disordered breathing can then be observed. More specifically, positive airway pressure at therapeutic levels for treatment of sleep disordered breathing is applied while events associated with the treatment of the patient's sleep disordered breathing are detected and recorded. At the same time, information concerning the cardiovascular condition of the patient is stored and the stored information concerning the cardiovascular condition of the patient and the recorded events associated with the treatment of the patient's sleep disordered breathing are related to each other.

Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for monitoring SDB managment that compares titrated CPAP pressure against BMI and AHI/AI indices. The method comprises the steps of storing data on a computer, where the data is collected over a time period of interest. The data consists of BMI and one or more of AHI, AI, Usage and CPAP titration measurements. The method further comprises illustrating the stored data for a selected time period.

Abstract: A humidifier for producing humidified air, particularly for use with a continuous positive air pressure device. The humidifier has an air inlet and outlet. An elongate passageway extending between the air inlet and the air outlet. The passageway is adapted to be partially filled with water so that air passing along the passageway becomes humidified as it passes over the water from the air inlet to the air outlet.

Abstract: A humidifier for producing humidified air, particularly for use with a continuous positive air pressure device. The humidifier has an air inlet and outlet. An elongate passageway extending between the air inlet and the air outlet. The passageway is adapted to be partially filled with water so that air passing along the passageway becomes humidified as it passes over the water from the air inlet to the air outlet.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cradle for an electronic operating device, such as a mobile phone. The cradle has a movable locking member (4) and a connector (16), which moves as a response to movement of the locking member. Thus the connector can be hidden when the locking member is open, so that the connector will not be damaged or get dirty.