Abstract: An extruder, such as a double-screw extruder includes a double cylinder and a double-lead screw arranged therein with a drive train for the screw. The drive train has a coupling with the screw. The extruder includes a sensor for recording a moment load having torque and/or bending moment and for generating electronic data from the recorded moment load. A controller is provided in operative connection to a drive for the drive train and the sensor is in data connection with the controller. The controller is adapted to evaluate the data on the recorded moment load and to trigger a protective action if a threshold value set in the controller is exceeded. The evaluation includes a bending moment calculation. A plastic molding plant produces a film with the extruder along with a nozzle unit and a cooling and wind-up unit or a compounding plant. A method for operating such a plant for manufacturing a film includes the extruder.

Abstract: Methods and instruments for reconstructing soft tissues of a skeletal joint such as for example of the foot or hand are presented.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drug combination including gaseous xenon and at least one NMDA receptor antagonist in liquid or solid form. In order to treat or slow tumour proliferation of cells in the contral nervous system in a human being, in particular astrocyte glia and/or the percursors thereof. The NMDA receptor antagonist is perferably memantine or altromemantine. The proportion of xenonis 10% to 80% by volume.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drug combination including xenon gas and at least one antioxidant, in liquid or solid form, for use in treating, slowing, or preventing neurological damage following a neurodegenerative disease in a human being. Preferably, the xenon content is 10% to 80% by volume. Also, the antioxidant is preferably vitamin E, a vitamin E analog, or a vitamin E derivative. The neurodegenerative disease is Parkinson's disease or a disease related to Parkinson's disease.

Abstract: Methods and instruments for reconstructing soft tissues of a skeletal joint such as for example of the foot or hand are presented.

Abstract: The present invention involves an adhesive composition and a method for its-use, especially by consumers, for fastening various articles, for example for the purposes of fitting out or decorating dwellings.

Abstract: Devices and methods are provided to conduct fluid away from or deliver fluid to an area of a treatment site of a patient's body. In one example, a catheter includes a fluid exchange portion and a member attached to the fluid exchange portion for biasing fluid flow at the treatment site.

Abstract: Devices and methods are provided to conduct fluid away from or deliver fluid to an area of a treatment site of a patient's body. In one aspect of the invention, a catheter includes a terminal end with a fluid exchange portion. The terminal end may further include a diffuser. The terminal end may further include a barrier.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gaseous medication containing xenon, preferably in an amount of less than 75% by volume, for use by inhalation, in combination with at least one NMDA receptor antagonist in the form of a liquid or solid, in particular memantine, for treating, slowing or preventing neurological deterioration consequent upon a neurodegenerative disease, in particular Alzheimer's disease, in a human patient.

Abstract: Methods and instruments for reconstructing soft tissues of a skeletal joint such as for example of the foot or hand are presented.

Abstract: Devices and methods are provided to conduct fluid away from or deliver fluid to an area of a treatment site of a patient's body. In one aspect of the invention, a catheter includes a terminal end with a fluid exchange portion. The terminal end may further include a diffuser. The terminal end may further include a barrier.

Abstract: Methods and instruments for reconstructing soft tissues of a skeletal joint such as for example of the foot or hand are presented.

Abstract: Suture anchors are disclosed having suture locking features able to lock multiple suture ends extending from a body tissue, such as from a bone tunnel, with a single device.

Abstract: Suture anchors are disclosed having suture locking features able to lock multiple suture ends extending from a body tissue, such as from a bone tunnel, with a single device.

Abstract: A method for supplying a mask through which air flows with a regulated degree of humidification (m) is provided. The method may include: providing a water reservoir configured such that the air circulates in contact with the surface of water within the reservoir is charged with humidity; providing a heating device for heating the water in the reservoir by circulating an electric current; measuring an average intensity (Iav) of the current passing through the heating device; and controlling the average intensity (Iav) relative to a reference value (Iavc) to obtain a degree of humidification (m) of the air that is independent of the ambient temperature (Ta). An apparatus for regulating the degree of humidification of air flow, as well as a heating humidifier including such a regulation device, are also provided.

Abstract: A fault display module for a hardware device includes an external power input for providing power to the fault display unit when the associated hardware device is disconnected from its power supply.

Abstract: Instruments and techniques to pass a suture are presented. In one illustrative example, a suture passer includes a drill guide and is able to form a tunnel in a bone and pass a suture through the tunnel so formed.

Abstract: A guide and method for cutting bones adjacent a joint at locations referenced to the joint anatomy is presented.

Abstract: Implants, instruments, and methods are presented for fixing adjacent bone portions to promote fusion of the bone portions.

Abstract: A method for sharing data contained on a peripheral device amongst a plurality of blade servers is disclosed. The method includes storing a copy of data from a peripheral device to a memory device. The memory device is partitioned into at least ‘n’ memory areas, each memory area storing one copy of the data. The method also includes assigning one of the at least ‘n’ memory areas to each of a plurality ‘n’ of servers. The method also includes establishing communication between the plurality of servers and the plurality of assigned memory areas via a switch controller. The switch controller is configured to access the plurality of assigned memory areas via a processor.