Abstract: A method of acquiring images of the ocular fundus includes software processing acquired images to determine which areas of the fundus have been imaged and comparison software for determining which regions of the fundus need to be imaged but have not been thus far. Based on the processing and comparison, audible or visible feedback is provided to the patient prompting them to shift their line of sight so as to enable the capturing of the remaining regions of the fundus.

Abstract: A method of acquiring images of the ocular fundus includes software processing acquired images to determine which areas of the fundus have been imaged and comparison software for determining which regions of the fundus need to be imaged but have not been thus far. Based on the processing and comparison, audible or visible feedback is provided to the patient prompting them to shift their line of sight so as to enable the capturing of the remaining regions of the fundus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for improving the delivery of health care for patients. A first data signal being multimedia data which is indicative of a patient condition of a selected patient is input into a local computer. Clinical data, cost data and administrative data relating to the health of the selected patient is also input into the local computer. The first data signal is combined with the clinical data, cost data and administrative data to form a first patient information signal which is transmitted to a central computer. A predetermined disease stage is then assigned to the selected patient based on the first data signal. The disease stage is combined with the first patient information signal to form a second patient information signal. Then, a first array of risk factors is computed from a database containing a plurality of previously obtained individualized patient information records.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for improving the delivery of health care for patients. A first data signal being multimedia data which is indicative of a patient condition of a selected patient is input into a local computer. Clinical data, cost data and administrative data relating to the health of the selected patient is also input into the local computer. The first data signal is combined with the clinical data, cost data and administrative data to form a first patient information signal which is transmitted to a central computer. A predetermined disease stage is then assigned to the selected patient based on the first data signal. The disease stage is combined with the first patient information signal to form a second patient information signal. Then, a first array of risk factors is computed from a database containing a plurality of previously obtained individualized patient information records.

Abstract: A method for improving the delivery of health care for patients. A first data signal being multimedia data which is indicative of a patient condition of a selected patient is input into a local computer. Clinical data, cost data and administrative data relating to the health of the selected patient are also input into the local computer. The first data signal is combined with the clinical data, cost data and administrative data to form a first patient information signal which is transmitted to a central computer. A predetermined disease stage is then assigned to the selected patient based on the first data signal. The disease stage is combined with the first patient information signal to form a second patient information signal. Then, a first array of risk factors is computed from a database containing a plurality of previously obtained individualized patient information records.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an in vitro system called the Diffusion Matrix Vessel and a method of using fluorokinetic analysis for quantifying the diffusion of a fluorescent material through the vessel and thereby characterizing the permeability of the vessel. The results obtained from the gel can be used to verify and develop protocols for investigating and treating angiopathies of the eye related to blood vessel permeability.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an in vitro system called the Agarose Gel Vessel and a method of using fluorokinetic analysis for quantifying the diffusion of a fluorescent material through the agarose gel vessel and thereby characterizing the permeability of the vessel. The results obtained from the gel can be used to verify and develop protocols for investigating and treating angiopathies of the eye related to blood vessel permeability.