Abstract: A system, apparatus and method directed to a magnetizer. The magnetizer can include a housing and one or more magnets positioned in an interior of the housing. The housing can include a top face, a bottom face, and a plurality of side faces adjoining the top face and the bottom face. The top face can include a first opening configured to receive a needle, the first opening having a first cross-sectional area. One of the plurality of side faces can include a second opening having a second cross-sectional area. The second cross-sectional area can be at least one third of the first cross-sectional area.

Abstract: Technologies and implementations for a defibrillator electrode having communicative capabilities are generally disclosed.

Abstract: Methods and systems for imaging and analysis are described. Accurate pressure ulcer measurement is critical in assessing the effectiveness of treatment. However, the traditional measuring process is subjective. Each health care provider may measure the same wound differently, especially related to the depth of the wound. Even the same health care provider may obtain inconsistent measurements when measuring the same wound at different times. Also, the measuring process requires frequent contact with the wound, which increases risk of contamination or infection and can be uncomfortable for the patient. The present application describes a new automatic pressure ulcer monitoring system (PrUMS), which uses a tablet connected to a 3D scanner, to provide an objective, consistent, non-contact measurement method. The present disclosure combines color segmentation on 2D images and 3D surface gradients to automatically segment the wound region for advanced wound measurements.

Abstract: A method of providing a game. A simulated environment is generated in which a user can play the role of a person building a personal relationship with one or more simulated individuals in the simulated environment, the simulated individual(s) representing one or more real world personalities and/or real world entities. The method includes receiving input from the user and receiving data representing real world facts related to the one or more real world personalities and/or entities. The user's progress in the game is determined based on the received user input and the received data representing the real world facts.

Abstract: Processes and intermediates for preparing substituted 4-amino-1-(pyridylmethyl)-piperidine and related compounds in high yield and high purity are described. The substituted 4-amino-1-(pyridylmethyl)piperidine and related compounds prepared by the described processes are useful as muscarinic receptor antagonists.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to a process for preparing 6-O-substituted erythromycin derivatives comprising reacting 2′-substituted and optionally 4″-substituted 9-oxime erythromycin derivatives with an alkylating agent in the presence of a palladium catalyst and phosphine. In another aspect, the invention relates to processes for preparing 6-O-substituted erythromycin ketolides using the palladium-catalyzed alkylation reaction.