Abstract: A walking pad assembly includes a plurality of floor pads that is each positionable on a floor. A plurality of generators is each integrated into a respective one of the floor pads for converting energy from being stepped upon into electrical energy. A plurality of electrical contacts is each is integrated into a respective one of the floor pads thereby facilitating the plurality of generators in each of the plurality of floor pads to be in communication with each other. A plurality of output ports is each integrated into a respective one of the floor pads and each of the output ports is in electrical communication with the generators in the respective floor pad. An energy storage unit is provided and a power cord for the energy storage unit is pluggable into a respective one of the output ports to store the electrical energy produced by the plurality of generators.

Abstract: A walking pad assembly includes a plurality of floor pads that is each positionable on a floor. A plurality of generators is each integrated into a respective one of the floor pads for converting energy from being stepped upon into electrical energy. A plurality of electrical contacts is each is integrated into a respective one of the floor pads thereby facilitating the plurality of generators in each of the plurality of floor pads to be in communication with each other. A plurality of output ports is each integrated into a respective one of the floor pads and each of the output ports is in electrical communication with the generators in the respective floor pad. An energy storage unit is provided and a power cord for the energy storage unit is pluggable into a respective one of the output ports to store the electrical energy produced by the plurality of generators.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for probing a sample comprising a light source for emitting an illuminating light beam, a birefringent element for splitting the illuminating light beam into two sheared beams, a reflective element for reflecting the two sheared beams, wherein the apparatus is configured such that the reflected beams propagate through the birefringent element for recombining the reflected beams, and a detector for detecting the recombined beam, wherein the sample is arrangeable in the optical path of the sheared beams or at the backside of a reflective surface in the optical path of the sheared beams, the reflective surface exhibiting a surface plasmon resonance or a localized surface plasmon resonance.

Abstract: A computer-based system for providing physicians automatic, secure access to patient records at the time a patient visits and consults a physician. The system can include one or more computing devices configured to process and display data. The system can also include one or more emitting devices carried by physicians for identifying each particular physician and one or more scanning devices configured to detect and communicatively link to the one or more emitting devices based on the proximity of the physician to an examination room. Additionally, the system can include a manager module communicatively linked to the one or more scanning devices and configured to manage the signal data from the one or more scanning devices.

Abstract: A computer-based system for providing physicians automatic, secure access to patient records at the time a patient visits and consults a physician. The system can include one or more computing devices configured to process and display data. The system can also include one or more emitting devices carried by physicians for identifying each particular physician and one or more scanning devices configured to detect and communicatively link to the one or more emitting devices based on the proximity of the physician to an examination room. Additionally, the system can include a manager module communicatively linked to the one or more scanning devices and configured to manage the signal data from the one or more scanning devices.

Abstract: In certain aspects, the present disclosure provides compositions and methods for increasing red blood cell and/or hemoglobin levels in a subject in need thereof. Subjects in need include, for example, subjects having anemia and/or ineffective erythropoiesis as a result of having reduced GATA-1, heat shock factor and/or NFE2 levels as compared to the levels in a reference population.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for probing a sample comprising a light source for emitting an illuminating light beam, a birefringent element for splitting the illuminating light beam into two sheared beams, a reflective element for reflecting the two sheared beams, wherein the apparatus is configured such that the reflected beams propagate through the birefringent element for recombining the reflected beams, and a detector for detecting the recombined beam, wherein the sample is arrangeable in the optical path of the sheared beams or at the backside of a reflective surface in the optical path of the sheared beams, the reflective surface exhibiting a surface plasmon resonance or a localized surface plasmon resonance.

Abstract: In certain aspects, the present disclosure provides compositions and methods for increasing red blood cell and/or hemoglobin levels in a subject in need thereof. Subjects in need include, for example, subjects having anemia and/or ineffective erythropoiesis as a result of having reduced GATA-1, heat shock factor and/or NFE2 levels as compared to the levels in a reference population.

Abstract: A computer-based system for providing physicians automatic, secure access to patient records at the time a patient visits and consults a physician. The system can include one or more computing devices configured to process and display data. The system can also include one or more emitting devices carried by physicians for identifying each particular physician and one or more scanning devices configured to detect and communicatively link to the one or more emitting devices based on the proximity of the physician to an examination room. Additionally, the system can include a manager module communicatively linked to the one or more scanning devices and configured to manage the signal data from the one or more scanning devices.

Abstract: A system for providing access to patient records. The system can include computing devices and emitting devices carried by physicians for identifying each physician and scanning devices configured to detect and communicatively link to the emitting devices based on the proximity of the physician to an examination room, and a manager module communicatively linked to the scanning devices and configured to manage signal data from the scanning devices. The system can also include servers communicatively linked with the computing devices, scanning devices, and manager module, and configured to authenticate and register a patient, synchronize the physician identifier, patient identifier, personal wellness electronic record (PWER), and examination room identifier based upon physician's proximity to an examination room, initiate a session at the computing device at the examination room, transfer the PWER to the computing device, and terminate the session based upon the physician leaving the examination room.

Abstract: A system for providing access to patient records. The system can include computing devices and emitting devices carried by physicians for identifying each physician and scanning devices configured to detect and communicatively link to the emitting devices based on the proximity of the physician to an examination room, and a manager module communicatively linked to the scanning devices and configured to manage signal data from the scanning devices. The system can also include servers communicatively linked with the computing devices, scanning devices, and manager module, and configured to authenticate and register a patient, synchronize the physician identifier, patient identifier, personal wellness electronic record (PWER), and examination room identifier based upon physician's proximity to an examination room, initiate a session at the computing device at the examination room, transfer the PWER to the computing device, and terminate the session based upon the physician leaving the examination room.

Abstract: A computer-based system for providing physicians automatic, secure access to patient records at the time a patient visits and consults a physician. The system can include one or more computing devices configured to process and display data. The system can also include one or more emitting devices carried by physicians for identifying each particular physician and one or more scanning devices configured to detect and communicatively link to the one or more emitting devices based on the proximity of the physician to an examination room. Additionally, the system can include a manager module communicatively linked to the one or more scanning devices and configured to manage the signal data from the one or more scanning devices.

Abstract: A system for providing access to patient records. The system can include computing devices and emitting devices carried by physicians for identifying each physician and scanning devices configured to detect and communicatively link to the emitting devices based on the proximity of the physician to an examination room, and a manager module communicatively linked to the scanning devices and configured to manage signal data from the scanning devices. The system can also include servers communicatively linked with the computing devices, scanning devices, and manager module, and configured to authenticate and register a patient, synchronize the physician identifier, patient identifier, personal wellness electronic record (PWER), and examination room identifier based upon physician's proximity to an examination room, initiate a session at the computing device at the examination room, transfer the PWER to the computing device, and terminate the session based upon the physician leaving the examination room.

Abstract: In certain aspects, the present disclosure provides compositions and methods for increasing red blood cell and/or hemoglobin levels in a subject in need thereof. Subjects in need include, for example, subjects having anemia and/or ineffective erythropoiesis as a result of having reduced GATA-1, heat shock factor and/or NFE2 levels as compared to the levels in a reference population.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for integrating disparate health-related procedures and health-related data derived from disparate sources for an individual patient is provided. The method includes generating an integrated patient profile comprising procedure-specific data obtained by performing one or more health-related procedures on the patient. Additionally, the method includes accessing health-related data pertinent to the patient, and creating an integrated patient record based upon the integrated patient profile and health-related data.

Abstract: A system for processing patient information is provided. The system includes a search engine for identifying and retrieving patient-specific data from one or more of the databases. Additionally; and a system administrator for coordinating a plurality of database searches preformed by the search engine and for generating a patient-specific uniform health record (UHR) comprising data retrieved by the search engine.

Abstract: A system for bi-translation of speech and writing is provided. The system can comprise one or more electronic data processors contained within one or more computing devices. The system can also include a module configured to execute on the one or more electronic data processors in order to record a spoken and written segment into the one or more computing devices, where the segments can be corroborated by selecting potential medications and processes. The module can also be configured to convert the spoken segment into a stream of text or tokens and the written segment into a stream of text or tokens. Furthermore, the module can be configured to compare the converted spoken and written streams of text or tokens to determine whether the spoken segment and the written segment match and output the results.

Abstract: A system for accessing, updating, and maintaining health records of a medical data and reporting system. The system can comprise one or more data processors and a module configured to execute on the one or more data processors. The module can be configured to validate a particular user based upon patient identifying information, where the module is further configured to obtain patient identifying information from one or more computer-readable mediums, a voice response system, a mobile device, a global positioning system, and a biometric system. Additionally, the module can be configured to enable the user to securely access the medical data and reporting system and to report the data to the user.

Abstract: A computer-based system for monitoring product usage, value, and suitability for use or sale. The system can include one or more processors configured to process and manage data. Additionally, the system can also include product packaging comprising a machine-readable medium. Notably, the machine-readable medium can comprise product information among other types of information. The one or more processors can be configured for receiving the product information of the machine-readable medium. The machine-readable medium and corresponding medication information can be adjusted based on automated signals or interactive signals, where the signals are generated based on current or historical data regarding the product or the packaging.

Abstract: A system for personalized navigation of computer screens. The system can comprise one or more electronic data processors. The system can also include a module configured to execute on the more or more electronic data processors, where the module can be configured to display a plurality of icons retained in a file associated with a particular user on a computer screen. The icons can comprise one or more assigned icons from an assigned icons list and candidate icons from a candidate icons list, where both the assigned and candidate icons are derived from a pool of icons. Also, the module can be configured to assign an icon to a currently displayed screen by utilizing a selection tool and placing the icon in the assigned icons list, where the icon is selected from the candidate icons list. The module can be further configured to return to the assigned screen when the assigned icon is selected.