Abstract: Systems and methods for automated or computer assisted planning of pipe replacement projects includes searching a database of pipe segments each having assigned or calculated failure risk parameters. The searching algorithm looks for connected pipe segments falling within a customer's specified project size and identifies potential projects having a relatively high combined high failure risk.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides a method of predicting whether a wound will heal. The method includes: obtaining a first measurement of a first macrophage phenotype population within a first sample obtained from a wound; obtaining a second measurement of a second macrophage phenotype population from the wound, wherein the second measurement of the second macrophage phenotype population is either: a different macrophage phenotype obtained from the first sample or the same macrophage phenotype obtained from a second, later sample from the wound; comparing the first measurement to the second measurement; and predicting whether the wound will heal based on a result of the comparing step.

Abstract: Systems and methods for automated or computer assisted planning of pipe replacement projects includes searching a database of pipe segments each having assigned or calculated failure risk parameters. The searching algorithm looks for connected pipe segments falling within a customer's specified project size and identifies potential projects having a relatively high combined high failure risk.

Abstract: Systems and methods calculate consequence of failure values for pipe segments in a network. The calculation can be based on an estimated repair cost, a monetary value associated with the loss of service to customers and also a monetary value associated with the interruption of transportation such as traffic interruption. The calculation can also take into account a pipe segments proximity to a critical facility.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides a method of predicting whether a wound will heal. The method includes: obtaining a first measurement of a first macrophage phenotype population within a first sample obtained from a wound; obtaining a second measurement of a second macrophage phenotype population from the wound, wherein the second measurement of the second macrophage phenotype population is either: a different macrophage phenotype obtained from the first sample or the same macrophage phenotype obtained from a second, later sample from the wound; comparing the first measurement to the second measurement; and predicting whether the wound will heal based on a result of the comparing step.