Abstract: A medical decision system is implemented as a computer platform that extracts electronic medical record information associated with a patient receiving medical care. The platform also outputs a graphical user interface that facilitates navigation by a user, of an electronic guideline selected based upon an identification of the patient receiving medical care or selected information from the extracted electronic medical record information. Moreover, the platform stores a value for a tuning parameter that affects clinical decision making. Also, the platform generates a customized, clinical pathway for the patient receiving medical care using the value of the tuning parameter, where the generated clinical pathway recommends a future clinical service for the patient receiving medical care, and the clinical pathway is reconciled with actual costs of care extracted from electronically retrieved cost information. Yet further, the platform outputs to a first display screen, the generated clinical pathway.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide optical path control systems, comprising: a control circuit; a first optical steering system that induces a first optical path directional adjustment to an optical path within a first angular range; and a solid-state optical steering system induces a second optical path directional adjustment within a second angular range greater than the first angular range; wherein the control circuit is configured to: output first control signaling to control the first optical steering system to induce the first optical path directional adjustment; and output second control signaling to repeatedly control the solid-state optical steering system to change a resultant directional orientation of the optical path between multiple different remote targets based on the first optical path directional adjustment and the second optical path directional adjustment in a pattern over time providing free-space optical transmission and/or reception relative to each of the multiple different targets.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments that provide for accessing a cloud environment with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA). In particular, the embodiments provide managing communications via an identity broker through a secure tunnel between at least one network device and a cloud environment via an access device. The access device is preconfigured to contact the identity broker to establish the secure tunnel. At least one policy may then be applied to the at least one network device via the access device. In such a configuration, the at least one network device, such as a legacy device or a plurality of network devices, does not require a software client to communicate directly with the identity broker.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments that provide for accessing a cloud environment with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA). In particular, the embodiments provide managing communications via an identity broker through a secure tunnel between at least one network device and a cloud environment via an access device. The access device is preconfigured to contact the identity broker to establish the secure tunnel. At least one policy may then be applied to the at least one network device via the access device. In such a configuration, the at least one network device, such as a legacy device or a plurality of network devices, does not require a software client to communicate directly with the identity broker.

Abstract: A medical decision system comprises a platform having a graphical user interface, an electronic record interface, a guideline interface, and a parameter cost interface. Moreover, a controller of the platform performance tunes a clinical pathway for a patient receiving medical care. Essentially, the controller selects an electronic patient identifier corresponding to the patient receiving medical care, extracts, via the electronic record interface, electronic medical record information associated with the selected electronic patient identifier, extracts, via the guideline interface, guidelines associated with medical care of the patient associated with the electronic patient identifier, and extracts, via the parameter cost interface, cost information associated with the extracted electronic medical record information and the extracted guidelines.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments that provide for accessing a cloud environment with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA). In particular, the embodiments provide managing communications via an identity broker through a secure tunnel between at least one network device and a cloud environment via an access device. The access device is preconfigured to contact the identity broker to establish the secure tunnel. At least one policy may then be applied to the at least one network device via the access device. In such a configuration, the at least one network device, such as a legacy device or a plurality of network devices, does not require a software client to communicate directly with the identity broker.

Abstract: The invention encompasses equipment used to condition a recirculating gas stream in order to cure a CO2 Composite Material (CCM) and processes that use such equipment to cure the CCM. The gas conditioning equipment allows for a process that controls, reduces or eliminates the rate-limiting steps associated with water removal during the curing of a composite material. The equipment may include, but will not be limited to, control over the temperature, relative humidity, flow rate, pressure, and carbon dioxide concentration within the system; which includes the conditioning equipment, any vessel containing the CCM, and the material itself. Flow rate control can be used as a means to achieve uniformity in both gas velocity and composition.

Abstract: The invention encompasses equipment used to condition a recirculating gas stream in order to cure a CO2 Composite Material (CCM) and processes that use such equipment to cure the CCM. The gas conditioning equipment allows for a process that controls, reduces or eliminates the rate-limiting steps associated with water removal during the curing of a composite material. The equipment may include, but will not be limited to, control over the temperature, relative humidity, flow rate, pressure, and carbon dioxide concentration within the system; which includes the conditioning equipment, any vessel containing the CCM, and the material itself. Flow rate control can be used as a means to achieve uniformity in both gas velocity and composition.

Abstract: Laser ablation is used in curettage to treat periodontal disease. After an initial step of ablating afflicted tissues, an anti-microbial rinse is applied. A flexible fiber optic guide is the preferred means of directing radiant energy to the afflicted tissues. Sulcular disinfection may also be achieved by similar associated processes. Various anti-microbial agents and laser sources are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is a dental implant utilizing a polymeric dental post. The actual prosthetic portion of the implant may also be manufactured from a polymer. Various post designs are disclosed for setting and securing the post in a patient's jaw. Numerous polymers are disclosed and may be blended to achieve desired characteristics for both the post and prosthetic.

Abstract: An improved product and method for production of a restorative tooth preparation and treatment composition that combines select organic acids and glutaraldehydes as a means to disinfect, desensitize, and etch in a single step that requires no rinsing.

Abstract: Laser ablation is used in curettage to treat periodontal disease. After an initial step of ablating afflicted tissues, an anti-microbial rinse is applied. A flexible fiber optic guide is the preferred means of directing radiant energy to the afflicted tissues. Sulcular disinfection may also be achieved by similar associated processes. Various anti-microbial agents and laser sources are disclosed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for destroying cancerous cells or tumors includes placing fiber needles into the human body adjacent cancerous cells or tumors that have been biologically dyed and exposing the cells or tumors to low-energy laser energy light emitted through the fiber needles so that the laser energy destroys the cancer cells or tumors through ablation without destruction of surrounding healthy tissue.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for destroying cancerous cells or tumors includes placing fiber needles into the human body adjacent cancerous cells or tumors that have been biologically dyed and exposing the cells or tumors to low-energy laser energy light emitted through the fiber needles so that the laser energy destroys the cancer cells or tumors through ablation without destruction of surrounding healthy tissue.

Abstract: The present invention is a number of single piece unit dose delivery systems. Five related embodiments are disclosed with a number of variations with each embodiment. All embodiments are basically a dispensing system with a containment structure holding a single unit dose of materials for a particular procedure. The containment structure may be either a bulbous tube or a tubular structure attached to a valve body which is also attached to a cannula, of any shape, opposite the structure. A distribution means is located at a tip of the cannula. The valve body may be constructed to block initial communication between the containment structure and the cannula by employing a sealing diaphragm, a plunger apparatus, or by utilizing pull or twist-apart valve structures. Establishing communication is then accomplished by either breaking the diaphragm, as with a needle or other sharp object, or activation the valve, be it a plunger, pull apart or twist-apart variety.

Abstract: Hemostatic agents and devices are made from oxidized cellulose fiber, the oxidized cellulose having a carboxylation content increased by the action of nitrogen dioxide on virgin cellulose fiber. A composition may be incorporated into the oxidized cellulose fiber to cause a pharmacological effect on a wound to which the hemostatic agents and devices are applied. When applied, the oxidized cellulose fiber causes blood emanating from the wound to clot. The oxidized cellulose fiber can either be resorbed into the wound or removed from the wound after healing. A hemostatic bandage includes a pad of unwoven oxidized cellulose fibers mounted on a substrate. Methods of arresting a flow of blood emanating from a wound using such devices are also disclosed. Methods of fabricating oxidized cellulose are also disclosed.

Abstract: A modular utility stand storage apparatus includes a plurality of components for storage/transport and utility stand operation. The storage components are stacked on top of one another in a utility stand mode. The apparatus also includes a platform which can serve as a working platform or a hand truck for transport of the various components. The stacked utility stand storage apparatus provides various working heights and the individual storage compartments are easily lifted and portable.

Abstract: The present invention is the use of Poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline) in the creation of peroxide gels for various applications. Such applications include bleaching of hair, teeth, laundry or any other bleachable item. Blending of the gel is accomplished by mixing the Poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline) with a peroxide such as hydrogen peroxide, carbamide peroxide, sodium perborate, or sodium percarbonate, usually also with water or an appropriate organic solvent. Peroxide concentrations in these new gels can reach a 30% concentration of hydrogen peroxide while maintaining a shelf life of six months at room temperature without developing peroxide decomposition.

Abstract: A set of vertical poles suspending therebetween, in abutting relationship, wall panels fastened thereto by threaded fasteners and floor panels fastened directly to the bottom edges of the wall panels by means of threaded fasteners.

Abstract: The present invention is a thermally formable plastic anatomical form for dentistry and a holder for the same. The holder is specially adapted to accommodate the plastic form in that it is heat resistant and features a bite guide to assure an even distribution of the plastic around the teeth of the patient and thickened occlusal surfaces to register specific tooth impressions more readily. The form according to the present invention may be used in any conventional dental work where a form may be needed, such as tray creation and stone molds, or may be utilized with therapeutic plastics so as to become a therapeutic dental device in and of itself.