Abstract: A system including a processor and memory coupled to the processor. The memory is coupled to the processor for storing a local testing database having a test configuration profile with the test configuration profile having an equivalence curve that associates an intensity value with a standardized test result. A lateral flow assay strip reader is coupled to the processor for transmitting an LFA strip image to the processor. The processor determines a standardized test result based on an intensity value of a portion of the LFA strip image using an equivalence curve and provides the standardized test result.

Abstract: A system including a processor and memory coupled to the processor. The system also includes a lateral flow assay (“LFA”) strip reader coupled to the processor for transmitting an LFA strip image to the processor. The processor initiates a sterilization process when the LFA strip image includes a visual feature indicating a sterilization trigger.

Abstract: A system including a processor and memory coupled to the processor. The memory stores a local testing database having a test configuration profile for a cassette having a lateral flow assay (“LFA”) strip having a test line and intensity threshold value. An operator input device is coupled to the processor for receiving operator provided results from an operator that is provided to the processor. An LFA test result display for displaying an LFA test result, and an LFA strip reader coupled to the processor for reading the LFA strip is in the system. The processor determines the LFA test result based on comparing a measured intensity value of a portion of the test line in the LFA strip image to the intensity threshold value for the test line, receives the operator provided result from the operator input device, and provides to the LFA test result display the LFA test result.

Abstract: A system including a processor and memory coupled to the processor. The memory stores a local testing database having a test configuration profile with the test configuration profile having an intensity threshold value denoting a positive test result. The system includes a carrier for receiving a cassette containing a lateral flow assay (“LFA”) strip and a display screen coupled to the processor for displaying LFA test results. The system has an LFA strip reader coupled to the processor for reading the LFA strip regardless of alignment of the cassette within the carrier and transmitting an LFA strip image to the processor and determines an LFA test result based on comparing a measured intensity value of a portion of the LFA strip image to the intensity threshold value. The processor provides the LFA test result on the display screen.

Abstract: A system including a processor and memory coupled to the processor. The memory stores a local testing database having a test configuration profile for a cassette having a unique identifier having a lateral flow assay (“LFA”) strip having a test line including an intensity threshold value for the test line that represents an intensity value which if met or exceeded indicates a positive test result. A scanner is coupled to the processor for receiving patient identification information that is provided to the processor, and an LFA strip reader is coupled to the processor for reading the LFA strip. The processor determines an LFA test result based on comparing a measured intensity value of a portion of the test line in the LFA strip image to the intensity threshold value, receives patient identification information from the scanner, and associates the patient identification information with the unique identifier of the cassette.

Abstract: Remote direct memory access over a network uses a constrained usage model. In one embodiment, a method of accessing memory on a network comprises a first node of the network generating a remote direct memory access request to remotely access application-level memory on a second node of the network. The first node sends the request in a packet over the network to the second node, the sending being performed in accordance with a constrained usage model. In a further embodiment, constrained usage model comprises sending the packet in an Ethernet protocol packet over an Ethernet network, the Ethernet protocol packet having a OSI layer two header, but not a layer three header.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cytotoxic agents comprising liposomes wherein the liposomes enclose a solution comprising at least one alpha emitting radionuclide and at least one other therapeutic agent, particularly a chemotherapeutic. The invention also provides methods for the formation of such cytotoxic agents, methods of therapy, especially cancer therapy employing the agents and methods for their use in the manufacture of medicaments.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of radiation treatment of a human or non-human mammalian subject which comprises administering to said subject a therapeutically, prophylactically or pain-palliating amount of a bone targeting complex of an alpha-particle emitting thorium or actinium radionuclide, e.g. for the treatment of calcified tumors, bone tumors, bones, bone surfaces and soft tissues.

Abstract: Remote direct memory access over a network uses a constrained usage model. In one embodiment, a method of accessing memory on a network comprises a first node of the network generating a remote direct memory access request to remotely access application-level memory on a second node of the network. The first node sends the request in a packet over the network to the second node, the sending being performed in accordance with a constrained usage model. In a further embodiment, constrained usage model comprises sending the packet in an Ethernet protocol packet over an Ethernet network, the Ethernet protocol packet having a OSI layer two header, but not a layer three header.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for the treatment of soft tissue disease in a mammalian subject (preferably a human or canine subject), said method comprising administering to said subject a therapeutically effective quantity of a soft tissue targeting complex of thorium-227 and a complexing agent, wherein said quantity is such that an acceptably non-myelotoxic quantity of radium-223 is generated in vivo by nuclear decay of the administered thorium-227.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of radiation treatment of a human or non-human mammalian subject which comprises administering to said subject a therapeutically, prophylactically or pain-palliating amount of a bone targeting complex of an alpha-particle emitting thorium or actinium radionuclide, e.g. for the treatment of calcified tumors, bone tumors, bones, bone surfaces and soft tissues.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of radiation treatment of a human or non-human mammalian subject which comprises administering to said subject a therapeutically, prophylactically or pain-palliating amount of a bone-targeting complex of an alpha-particle emitting thorium or actinium radionuclide, e.g. for the treatment of calcified tumors, bone tumors, bones, bone surfaces an soft tissues.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of radiation treatment of a human or non-human mammalian subject which comprises administering to said subject a therapeutically, prophylactically or pain-palliating amount of a bone-targeting complex of an alpha-particle emitting thorium or actinium radionuclide, e.g. for the treatment of calcified tumors, bone tumors, bones, bone surfaces an soft tissues.

Abstract: A support stand for supporting an elongated rotary drum for rotation about a longitudinally extending drum axis includes a lower portion extending upwardly from a base to a tilted top extending in a plane of tilt; a correspondingly tilted upper portion mounted atop the lower portion, and a carrying roller rotatably mounted on the upper portion for rotation about a roller axis while a riding ring extending coaxially around the drum bears against and rides in rolling contact on the roller. The upper portion is rotatably positionable relative to the lower portion about a skew axis perpendicularly intersecting the plane of tilt at a fixed point. The skew axis substantially radially intersect the drum axis. As well, the skew axis substantially radially intersects the roller axis. A mechanism for adjusting the amount of skew and an indicator for displaying the amount of skew are also disclosed.