Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, kits, and devices for improving cognitive function and memory through olfactory stimulation. In some embodiments, olfactory stimulation is performed by releasing one or more scents according to an olfactory stimulation regimen or schedule. The methods, kits and devices described herein can provide a large impact on cognition with minimal effort and cost. They can be used widely and effectively among older adults, children, and other populations in need of improved cognitive performance.

Abstract: Virtual reality (VR) systems and methods for treating eating disorders or training a patient to have beneficial eating habits. Systems includes a virtual reality interface displayed to a patient and a computing system coupled to the virtual reality interface. The computing system executes instructions to evaluate a patient eating disorder based upon patient input and to construct and display a therapeutic VR environment, where the patient can be treated for the eating disorder and trained to have beneficial eating habits.

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing medical or medical-related diagnosis and treatment, and, more particularly, for implementing risk assessment for suicide and treatment based on interaction with virtual clinician, food intake tracking, and/or satiety determination. In various embodiments, a computing system might generate a virtual clinician capable of simulating facial expressions and body expressions, and might cause, using a display device and/or an audio output device, the generated virtual clinician to interact with a patient. The computing system might analyze the interactions between the virtual clinician and the patient (and in some cases, food intake data) to determine likelihood of risk of suicide by the patient, and, based on a determination that a likelihood of risk of suicide by the patient exceeds a first predetermined threshold value, might send an alert message to one or more healthcare professionals regarding the likelihood of risk of suicide by the patient.

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing eating disorder diagnosis based on analysis of patient responses to a set of questions having closed-ended answer options. In various embodiments, a computing system might autonomously determine a diagnosis of whether the first patient has an eating disorder, based on logistic regression analysis of a first set of patient responses to the set of questions. If so, the computing system might autonomously identify a first set of weighted values and a second set of weighted values each corresponding to each of the received first set of patient responses from the first patient; might autonomously calculate a first probability of diagnosis of a first eating disorder and a second probability of diagnosis of a second eating disorder; might autonomously identify which eating disorder the first patient is likely to have; and might display the identified eating disorder.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, kits, and devices for improving cognitive function and memory through olfactory stimulation. In some embodiments, olfactory stimulation is performed by releasing one or more scents according to an olfactory stimulation regimen or schedule. The methods, kits and devices described herein can provide a large impact on cognition with minimal effort and cost. They can be used widely and effectively among older adults, children, and other populations in need of improved cognitive performance.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, kits, and devices for improving cognitive function and memory through olfactory stimulation. In some embodiments, olfactory stimulation is performed by releasing one or more scents according to an olfactory stimulation regimen or schedule. The methods, kits and devices described herein can provide a large impact on cognition with minimal effort and cost. They can be used widely and effectively among older adults, children, and other populations in need of improved cognitive performance.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, kits, and devices for improving cognitive function and memory through olfactory stimulation. In some embodiments, olfactory stimulation is performed by releasing one or more scents according to an olfactory stimulation regimen or schedule. The methods, kits and devices described herein can provide a large impact on cognition with minimal effort and cost. They can be used widely and effectively among older adults, children, and other populations in need of improved cognitive performance.

Abstract: A compound leash adapted for use with a bicycle for holding a dog in check as a person simultaneously rides the bicycle and runs the animal. Made by a dog lover and bicycle rider so that he can take his dog for a safe and delightful experience. The leash allows the dog a wide degree of movement while keeping the animal and bicycle under control at all times. The leash comprises a flexible connector which can be mounted on the bicycle support frame below the rear axle of any bicycle, without use of tools, and a mast that extends outwardly and upwardly from the connector. The mast terminates outwardly in at least one strap attachable to the dog's collar or harness. The mast and connector, in combination, allow the dog tp range over an area extending from about 10 inches to about 3 feet perpendicular from the bicycle. and about two feet forward and aft of its rear axle.

Abstract: A utility pen-knife includes a hollow body having a partition wall, wherein one end of the pen body spaced from the partition wall includes a pen structure and a further portion of the body adjacent the partition wall includes an array of accessible replacement blade members, as well as a blade member reciprocatably mounted upon a carriage oriented for convenience of use.