Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for filtering time-varying MR signal data prior to image reconstruction. A one-dimensional FT is applied to the time-varying MR signal data along each frequency-encode line of k space. The phase p of each complex pair (R,I) of the FT transformed data is calculated to create a phase profile for each frequency-encode line. This process is repeated for all time points of the time-varying MR signal data. The time course of each point within the phase profile is then transformed into Stockwell domain producing ST spectra. Frequency component magnitudes indicative of an artifact are determined and replaced with a predetermined frequency component magnitude. Each of the ST spectra is then collapsed into a one-dimensional function. New real and imaginary values (R?,I?) of the complex Fourier data are calculated based on the collapsed ST spectra which are transformed using one-dimensional inverse Fourier transformation for producing filtered time-varying MR signal data.

Abstract: A method of verifying a monitoring and responsive infrastructure of a system is provided and described. The method includes setting a sensor to a simulation mode. Further, a test value is provided to simulate a real value outputted by the sensor. While in the simulation mode, the test value instead of the real value is sent to the monitoring and responsive infrastructure to invoke a response. Moreover, the response to the test value is verified. In an embodiment, the monitoring and responsive infrastructure is compliant with an Intelligent Platform Management Interface specification.

Abstract: The present invention provides purified human polynucleotides for diagnostics and therapeutics (dithp). Also encompassed are the polypeptides (DITHP) encoded by dithp. The invention also provides for the use of dithp, or complements, oligonucleotides, or fragments thereof in diagnostic assays. The invention further provides for vectors and host cells containing dithp for the expression of DITHP. The invention additionally provides for the use of isolated and purified DITHP to induce antibodies and to screen libraries of compounds and the use of anti-DITHP antibodies in diagnostic assays. Also provided are microarrays containing dithp and methods of use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of use involving the administration of the herbal composition, comprising geranium oil and extracts from roots of the plants of the genus Sophora, to mammalian animals undergoing cancer treatments that would induce the bone marrow suppression side effect, such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy. The composition can take on the form of an oil capsule, tablets, pills, and pastes etc. to be administered orally at specific dosages. The composition can also take on the form of an injection to be administered intravenously and intraperitoneally at specific dosages. The administration can be made before and or after the cancer treatment.

Abstract: The present invention provides purified secretory polynucleotides (sptm). Also encompassed are the polypeptides (SPTM) encoded by sptm. The invention also provides for the use of sptm, or complements, oligonucleotides, or fragments thereof in diagnostic assays. The invention further provides for vectors and host cells containing sptm for the expression of SPTM. The invention additionally provides for the use of isolated and purified SPTM to induce antibodies and to screen libraries of compounds and the use of anti-SPTM antibodies in diagnostic assays. Also provided are microarrays containing sptm and methods of use.

Abstract: A method of non-destructively inspecting a curved wall portion of a large and thick walled vessel for a defect by computed tomography is provided. A collimated source of radiation is placed adjacent one side of the wall portion and an array of detectors for the radiation is placed on the other side adjacent the source. The radiation from the source passing through the wall portion is then detected with the detectors over a limited angle, dependent upon the curvature of the wall of the vessel, to obtain a dataset. The source and array are then coordinately moved relative to the wall portion in steps and a further dataset is obtained at each step. The plurality of datasets obtained over the limited angle is then processed to produce a tomogram of the wall portion to determine the presence of a defect therein. In a preferred embodiment, the curved wall portion has a center of curvature so that the source and the array are positioned at each step along a respective arc curved about the center.

Abstract: An apparatus for preventing or reducing the release of volatile organics in the atmosphere that comprises a distributor cup having holes located on the bottom surface of the cup and a vent tube that passes through the cup. The cup is attached to a scrubber body containing inert, solid material held in place by a slotted support plate. A dip-tube extends downwardly from the scrubber body. The invention includes a process that comprises passing water through a distributor cup having holes at the bottom of the cup, allowing water to trickle onto solid, inert material in the scrubber body to produce film on the material and on the internal surfaces of a dip-tube extending from the scrubber body so that vent gases can be scrubbed, and these scrubbed vent gases exit through a vent tube that passes through a distributor cup.

Abstract: A photosensing device is provided in which selective doping of the semiconductor substrate of the device produces electric fields in the substrate which accelerate photogenerated charge carriers toward or away from the surface of the device. The probability of detection of change carriers by photosensing elements remote from the region of carrier photogeneration is thereby reduced.