Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to fire retardant compositions, fire retardant products, and methods for preparing such fire retardant compositions and products. A variety of fire retardant products may contain the fire retardant composition. The fire retardant product may be or include a dry fire retardant product, a wet, foam, or gel fire retardant product, and/or may include one or more base products (e.g., wood, paper, textile, fiber, hemp, cannabis, combinations thereof, or other products). In one or more embodiments, a fire retardant composition is provided and contains a product composition prepared from a mixture containing about 90 wt % to about 99.9 wt % of a polysaccharide-base composition and about 0.1 wt % to about 10 wt % of a bio-stimulant composition, or contains a reaction product of a weight ratio of the polysaccharide-base composition and the bio-stimulant composition in a range from about 50:1 to about 200:1.

Abstract: A method of diagnosing congenital heart block or risk of congenital heart block in a fetal or infant subject is provided. The method includes the step of detecting in a biological sample obtained from the mother of the subject one or more maternal autoantibodies which bind to target cardiomyocyte proteins of the subject. A kit for use in to detect such maternal autoantibodies is also provided.

Abstract: A method of executing a cryptocurrency transaction includes receiving a cryptocurrency transaction instruction to execute a cryptocurrency transaction, the instruction including at least one key associated with at least one authorized keyset. It is next determined whether a transaction time of the cryptocurrency transaction instruction is in at least one of a plurality of predetermined time periods, each corresponding to a predetermined subset of authorized keysets of a plurality of predetermined subsets of authorized keysets. It is also determined whether the at least one key in the transaction instruction includes at least one key from each keyset of the predetermined subset of authorized keysets for the predetermined time period. The cryptocurrency transaction is executed only in response a determination that the at least one key in the transaction instruction includes at least one key from each keyset of the predetermined subset of authorized keysets for the predetermined time period.

Abstract: A system includes a processing circuit configured to receive signals corresponding ultrasound data, extract a blood flow waveform from the signals, the blood flow waveform corresponds to a single pulse of the signals, determine a curvature characteristic of the blood flow waveform based on a plurality of local curvature parameters, and identify a medical condition for the blood flow waveform using the blood flow waveform. Each of the plurality of local curvature parameters indicates a degree to which the blood flow waveform deviates from a straight line at a location on the blood flow waveform.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, there is provided a method for determining a neurological condition of a subject using a robotic system. The robotic system includes a transducer. The method includes determining, by a computing system, a first location with respect to a vessel of the subject, the robotic system configured to position the transducer at the first location. The method further includes receiving, by the computing system, a first signal from the vessel in response to the transducer transmitting acoustic energy towards the vessel. The method further includes analyzing, by the computing system, the received first signal to determine a first parameter of blood flow in the vessel. The method further includes determining, by the computing system, the neurological condition of the subject based on the first parameter of the blood flow in the vessel.

Abstract: A method of detecting a DSG2 autoantibody in a mammal is provided. The method includes contacting a biological sample obtained from a mammal with DSG2; and detecting the presence of DSG2 autoantibody bound to the DSG2 with a detectable anti-human antibody by detecting binding of the anti-human antibody to the DSG2 autoantibody. The method is useful to diagnose ARVC in a mammal.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media for mapping a section of a vasculature of a subject are described herein, including moving a probe to a first position at a body of the subject adjacent the section of the vasculature; transmitting, by the probe, a first ultrasound beam into a first portion of the section of the vasculature through the body of the subject; receiving first ultrasound data including at least one imaging parameter of the first portion based on the first ultrasound beam; moving the probe to a second position at the body of the subject adjacent the section of the vasculature and different from the first position; transmitting, by the probe, a second ultrasound beam into a second portion of the section of the vasculature through the body of the subject; receiving second ultrasound data including the at least one imaging parameter of the second portion based on the second ultrasound beam; and constructing a map of the section of the vasculature based on the fi

Abstract: A tool for facilitating medical diagnosis is disclosed herein, including an ultrasound device configured to collect ultrasound data from a patient, a display device, and a processing circuit configured to generate a cerebral blood flow velocity (CBFV) waveform based on the ultrasound data, determine morphology indicators identifying attributes of the CBFV waveform, and configure the display device to display the CBFV waveform and the morphology indicators.

Abstract: Example implementations can include a method of calibrating orientation of a cerebral sensor and generating feedback from an injector for a cerebral sensor, by scanning an anatomical structure, by a cerebral sensor, proximate to the scan position and satisfying a first threshold, obtaining at least one cranial signal from the cerebral sensor in accordance with a first pathway over the anatomical structure, obtaining from the cranial signal a point corresponding to the anatomical structure, storing the obtained point to a point cache operable to store one or more points, in response to a determination that the point satisfies a second threshold, modifying the first pathway for actuating the cerebral sensor, in response to the determination that the obtained point satisfies the second threshold, selecting an optimized point from the point stack, and actuating the cerebral sensor continuously based on the optimized point.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media for mapping a section of a vasculature of a subject are described herein, including moving a probe to a first position at a body of the subject adjacent the section of the vasculature; transmitting, by the probe, a first ultrasound beam into a first portion of the section of the vasculature through the body of the subject; receiving first ultrasound data including at least one imaging parameter of the first portion based on the first ultrasound beam; moving the probe to a second position at the body of the subject adjacent the section of the vasculature and different from the first position; transmitting, by the probe, a second ultrasound beam into a second portion of the section of the vasculature through the body of the subject; receiving second ultrasound data including the at least one imaging parameter of the second portion based on the second ultrasound beam; and constructing a map of the section of the vasculature based on the fi

Abstract: According to various embodiments, there is provided a device including a processor configured to control a robotic system to autonomously position a transducer at a plurality of locations adjacent a subject's skull and to autonomously locate a window on the subject's skull within which an artery can be located, from which artery a signal can be returned to the transducer, the signal having an energy level exceeding a predefined threshold.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media for mapping a section of a vasculature of a subject are described herein, including moving a probe to a first position at a body of the subject adjacent the section of the vasculature; transmitting, by the probe, a first ultrasound beam into a first portion of the section of the vasculature through the body of the subject; receiving first ultrasound data including at least one imaging parameter of the first portion based on the first ultrasound beam; moving the probe to a second position at the body of the subject adjacent the section of the vasculature and different from the first position; transmitting, by the probe, a second ultrasound beam into a second portion of the section of the vasculature through the body of the subject; receiving second ultrasound data including the at least one imaging parameter of the second portion based on the second ultrasound beam; and constructing a map of the section of the vasculature based on the fi

Abstract: According to various embodiments, there is provided a method for determining a neurological condition of a subject using a robotic system. The robotic system includes a transducer. The method includes determining, by a computing system, a first location with respect to a vessel of the subject, the robotic system configured to position the transducer at the first location. The method further includes receiving, by the computing system, a first signal from the vessel in response to the transducer transmitting acoustic energy towards the vessel. The method further includes analyzing, by the computing system, the received first signal to determine a first parameter of blood flow in the vessel. The method further includes determining, by the computing system, the neurological condition of the subject based on the first parameter of the blood flow in the vessel.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media for mapping a section of a vasculature of a subject are described herein, including moving a probe to a first position at a body of the subject adjacent the section of the vasculature; transmitting, by the probe, a first ultrasound beam into a first portion of the section of the vasculature through the body of the subject; receiving first ultrasound data including at least one imaging parameter of the first portion based on the first ultrasound beam; moving the probe to a second position at the body of the subject adjacent the section of the vasculature and different from the first position; transmitting, by the probe, a second ultrasound beam into a second portion of the section of the vasculature through the body of the subject; receiving second ultrasound data including the at least one imaging parameter of the second portion based on the second ultrasound beam; and constructing a map of the section of the vasculature based on the fi

Abstract: A medical device, such as an intra-aortic balloon pump or carrier with an extendable wheel track and handle configured to be removably carried and integrated with a cart. The wheel track is configured to extend upon extension of the handle and to return to its original position upon retraction of the handle.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, there is provided a headset mountable on a head, the headset including a probe for emitting energy into the head. The headset further includes a support structure coupled to the probe. The support structure includes translation actuators for translating the probe along two axes generally parallel to a surface of the head.

Abstract: A medical device, such as an intra-aortic balloon pump or carrier with an extendable wheel track and handle configured to be removably carried and integrated with a cart. The wheel track is configured to extend upon extension of the handle and to return to its original position upon retraction of the handle.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media for mapping a section of a vasculature of a subject are described herein, including moving a probe to a first position adjacent the section of the vasculature; transmitting, by the probe, a first ultra-sound beam into a first portion of the section of the vasculature through the body of the subject; receiving first ultra-sound data including at least one imaging parameter; moving the probe to a second position at the body of the subject adjacent the section of the vasculature and different from the first position; transmitting, by the probe, a second ultrasound beam into a second portion of the section of the vasculature through the body of the subject; receiving second ultrasound data including the at least one imaging parameter; and constructing a map of the section of the vasculature based on the first ultrasound data and the second ultrasound data.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, there is provided a method for determining a neurological condition of a subject using a robotic system. The robotic system includes a transducer. The method includes determining, by a computing system, a first location with respect to a vessel of the subject, the robotic system configured to position the transducer at the first location. The method further includes receiving, by the computing system, a first signal from the vessel in response to the transducer transmitting acoustic energy towards the vessel. The method further includes analyzing, by the computing system, the received first signal to determine a first parameter of blood flow in the vessel. The method further includes determining, by the computing system, the neurological condition of the subject based on the first parameter of the blood flow in the vessel.

Abstract: A system includes a processing circuit configured to receive signals corresponding ultrasound data, extract a blood flow waveform from the signals, the blood flow waveform corresponds to a single pulse of the signals, determine a curvature characteristic of the blood flow waveform based on a plurality of local curvature parameters, and identify a medical condition for the blood flow waveform using the blood flow waveform. Each of the plurality of local curvature parameters indicates a degree to which the blood flow waveform deviates from a straight line at a location on the blood flow waveform.