Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring physiological indicators that a patient is in distress can include a distress monitor comprising a band configured to be placed about and in contact with a portion of a body of the patient; a plurality of sensors configured to measure changes in the physiological indicators of the patient; and a controller contained within an electronics region of the band, the controller being electronically connected to each of the plurality of sensors to receive a respective output signal from each; and a display configured to receive an output signal from the controller and to display an alert when the patient is displaying indicators of physiological distress.

Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring physiological indicators that a patient is in distress can include a distress monitor comprising a band configured to be placed about and in contact with a portion of a body of the patient; a plurality of sensors configured to measure changes in the physiological indicators of the patient; and a controller contained within an electronics region of the band, the controller being electronically connected to each of the plurality of sensors to receive a respective output signal from each; and a display configured to receive an output signal from the controller and to display an alert when the patient is displaying indicators of physiological distress.

Abstract: A water-based non-permanent adhesive solution composition comprised of water, gum arabic powder, sodium benzoate, citric acid and denatured alcohol capable of being applied directly to the thumb and playing fingers for players of stringed instruments including, but not limited to, banjos, steel guitars, and Dobros. When applied to the thumb and playing fingers the solution quickly and safely binds the picks to the skin to prevent the picks from slipping or falling off during prolonged periods of play.

Abstract: A water-based non-permanent adhesive solution composition comprised of water, gum arabic powder, sodium benzoate, citric acid and denatured alcohol capable of being applied directly to the thumb and playing fingers for players of stringed instruments including, but not limited to, banjos, steel guitars, and Dobros. When applied to the thumb and playing fingers the solution quickly and safely binds the picks to the skin to prevent the picks from slipping or falling off during prolonged periods of play.

Abstract: The present invention relates to culturing cells utilizing a matrix of microfibrillated thermoplastic polymeric materials. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method of culturing cells. In addition, the invention relates to a microfibrillated article for culturing cells dispersed in a cell culture medium. The matrix of thermoplastic polymeric materials for culturing cells of this invention finds use in tissue engineering and wound healing applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to culturing cells utilizing a matrix of microfibrillated thermoplastic polymeric materials. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method of culturing cells. In addition, the invention relates to a microfibrillated article for culturing cells dispersed in a cell culture medium. The matrix of thermoplastic polymeric materials for culturing cells of this invention finds use in tissue engineering and wound healing applications.

Abstract: A mycobactericidal composition is provided, comprising: a synergistic combination of a water miscible monohydric alcohol and benzoic acid; optionally, surfactant at a concentration less than about 1%; and water. A method for disinfecting a surface using the foregoing composition is also provided. The mycobactericidal compositions may be used for inactivating mycobacteria, bacteria, virus or fungi. In one embodiment, the composition of the invention is used for reconditioning a soiled endoscope.

Abstract: Antiviral compositions, especially those useful when applied topically, particularly to mucosal tissues (i.e., mucous membranes), including, in particular, an antiviral lipid component, such as a fatty acid ester, fatty ether, or alkoxide derivative thereof. Such compositions provide effective topical antimicrobial activity and are accordingly useful in the treatment and/or prevention of conditions that are caused, or aggravated by, microorganisms (including viruses).

Abstract: Described are microfiber articles and methods and intermediates for their production, the microfiber articles being preferably produced from co-extruded multi-layer films, and the articles having a multi-layer construction that allows selection of the different layers to have different properties such that the article can have a desired combination of properties.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions, especially those useful when applied topically to tissue, such as mucosal tissues (i.e., mucous membranes), that include an antimicrobial selected from the group consisting of peroxides, C6-C14 alkyl carboxylic acids, C6-C14 alkyl carboxylate ester carboxylic acids, C8-C22 mono- or polyunsaturated carboxylic acids, and antimicrobial natural oils. The compositions can also include an enhancer component, a surfactant, a hydrophobic component, and/or a hydrophilic component. Such compositions provide effective topical antimicrobial activity and are accordingly useful in the treatment and/or prevention of conditions that are caused, or aggravated by, microorganisms (including viruses).

Abstract: An antimicrobial article is disclosed comprising a layer of a thermoplastic polymer, and an adhesive layer having a antimicrobial agent dispersed therein. The antimicrobial article is useful, for example, surgical tapes, surgical drapes and wound dressings, and as disposable surfaces for food preparation and handling.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition, comprising: greater than about 0.1% by weight hydrogen peroxide; an aromatic acid component; surfactant; optionally, a solvent; and a carrier. The composition of the invention is useful as a disinfecting composition for killing microorganisms such as bacterium (including Mycobacterium), spores and fungi. The composition provides a pathogenic bacteria kill rate of 99.9% in about 30 seconds when bacteria are exposed to the composition and is effective in providing a Mycobacterium kill of 106 with two minutes or less. Moreover, the compositions of the invention are generally more resistant to catalase deactivation than, for example, an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide. The concentration of hydrogen peroxide within the composition may range from about 1% by weight to about 7% by weight and the concentration of aromatic acid component may range from about 0.1% by weight to about 5% by weight.