Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for monitoring the immune status of a population by detecting and/or quantifying antibodies present in wastewater. The invention further provides methods and kits for monitoring the presence of an antibody to SARS-CoV-2 or a variant thereof within a population by detecting and/or quantifying SARS-CoV-2-specific antibodies in wastewater.

Abstract: Personal test units and methods of using a personal health unit for performing a health-monitoring test. The structure comprises a housing including a first interior chamber and a second interior chamber. The first interior chamber is configured to removably receive a sensor chip, and the second interior chamber is configured to removably receive a module that includes a plurality of reservoirs each containing a fluid. A microfluidic circuit is configured to couple the plurality of reservoirs to a plurality of sensing devices on the sensor chip. The structure may optionally include a light source that is disposed inside the housing. The light source may include a laser and a plurality of optical fibers configured to transfer light from the laser to the sensing devices on the sensor chip.

Abstract: An access device for accessing an intervertebral disc having an outer shield comprising an access shield with a larger diameter (˜16-30 mm) that reaches from the skin down to the facet line, with an inner shield having a second smaller diameter (˜5-12 mm) extending past the access shield and reaches down to the disc level. This combines the benefits of the direct visual microsurgical/mini open approaches and the percutaneous, “ultra-MIS” techniques.

Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a vehicle power system are described. The vehicle power system includes a lower voltage battery and a power distribution system. Power supplied to the power distribution system may be switched from one source to another source based on an estimated electrical load.

Abstract: A hydrogel-based biological delivery vehicle used to effectively deliver drug and biological material to tissue or organ sites. More specifically, a hydrogel binding matrix having a biopolymer backbone containing carboxyl groups. Tyramine may be substituted for at least a portion of the carboxyl groups, so that, when hydrogen peroxide is added, it causes creation of covalent bonds between tyramine molecules and cross-links the hydrogel binding matrix, thereby enabling the hydrogel binding matrix to transition from liquid to gel state. The hydrogel binding matrix, in its liquid form, is capable of encapsulating drug reservoirs to create a homogenous liquid with evenly distributed particles containing drugs or target molecules. As the hydrogel binding matrix solidifies into a gel state, the newly created cross-links do not disrupt or react with the drugs or target molecules contained within the drug reservoirs. This hydrogel-based biological delivery vehicle can be used in several medical applications.

Abstract: An access device for accessing an intervertebral disc having an outer shield comprising an access shield with a larger diameter (˜16-30 mm) that reaches from the skin down to the facet line, with an inner shield having a second smaller diameter (˜5-12 mm) extending past the access shield and reaches down to the disc level. This combines the benefits of the direct visual microsurgical/mini open approaches and the percutaneous, “ultra-MIS” techniques.

Abstract: A system for at least one of warning of a possible wildfire or preventing a wildfire ignition in a selected area of interest includes a processor configured to execute instructions stored on a non-transitory medium. The instructions include receiving input data related to conditions that are relevant to igniting a wildfire in the selected area of interest. The instructions also include creating a model of a possible wildfire ignition in the selected area of interest using an artificial intelligence algorithm that is trained with the input data, providing an output from the model related to the possible wildfire ignition, and transmitting an alert notification automatically in response to the output exceeding a selected threshold value. The system also includes at least one of a warning device or a wildfire ignition prevention device configured to be automatically activated in response to receiving the alert notification.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses systems and methods that can be implemented on the edge system in a vehicle for near real-time detection of collisions with multi-level confidence (i.e., low confidence, moderate confidence, high confidence), automated gathering and report generation of collision information required for post-accident analysis in a manner suitable for insurance company process workflow and storing the confidential collision details securely on the vehicle (edge) system. Confidence is determined by preconfigured adaptive thresholds measured by sensor data.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for automated identification and generation of user interface interactions for robotic process automation development are provided. The method identifies an interface environment including a set of user interface elements. The method identifies a set of element attributes associated with the set of user interface elements based on a user interface model. A set of automated interactions are generated based on the interface environment, the set of user interface elements, the set of element attributes, and the user interface model. An input interface is generated based on the set of automated interactions. The method generates program code for a thematic interface environment based on user input received through the input interface, the interface environment, the set of user interface elements, the set of element attributes, and the user interface model.

Abstract: An access device for accessing an intervertebral disc having an outer shield comprising an access shield with a larger diameter (˜16-30 mm) that reaches from the skin down to the facet line, with an inner shield having a second smaller diameter (˜5-12 mm) extending past the access shield and reaches down to the disc level. This combines the benefits of the direct visual microsurgical/mini open approaches and the percutaneous, “ultra-MIS” techniques.

Abstract: Hybrid molecules having pharmacophores of a ferrotoptosis inducer and an HDAC inhibitor, as well as ferroptosis inducers and HDAC inhibitors, and methods of making and using the same, are described.

Abstract: Systems and methods for assessing the resilience of an infrastructural system. The system includes a computer program product stored on non-transitory machine-readable media. The media includes machine executable instructions for implementing a method for assessing the resilience of an infrastructural system. The method includes receiving, from an interface, scenario specific data regarding conditions for the infrastructural system; processing the scenario specific data to determine a vulnerability metric for a probability of failure for a component of the infrastructural system; determining, based on the vulnerability metric, an in-situ failure risk of the infrastructural system incorporating a complexity of environmental conditions; determining, based on the vulnerability metric, a recommended maintenance task for the component of the infrastructural system; and providing the in-situ failure risk of the infrastructural system and the recommended maintenance task for the component to the interface.

Abstract: An access device for accessing an intervertebral disc having an outer shield comprising an access shield with a larger diameter (˜16-30 mm) that reaches from the skin down to the facet line, with an inner shield having a second smaller diameter (˜5-12 mm) extending past the access shield and reaches down to the disc level. This combines the benefits of the direct visual microsurgical/mini open approaches and the percutaneous, “ultra-MIS” techniques.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and related methods for performing neurophysiologic assessments during surgical procedures. A method includes the steps of delivering a first transcutaneous, trans-abdominal stimulation signal to a spinal nerve root superior to a surgical target site; and determining a first neuromuscular response data set, based on transmission of said first transcutaneous, trans-abdominal stimulation signal, of a muscle located inferior to said surgical target site.

Abstract: An access device for accessing an intervertebral disc having an outer shield comprising an access shield with a larger diameter (˜16-30 mm) that reaches from the skin down to the facet line, with an inner shield having a second smaller diameter (˜5-12 mm) extending past the access shield and reaches down to the disc level. This combines the benefits of the direct visual microsurgical/mini open approaches and the percutaneous, “ultra-MIS” techniques.

Abstract: An access device for accessing an intervertebral disc having an outer shield comprising an access shield with a larger diameter (˜16-30 mm) that reaches from the skin down to the facet line, with an inner shield having a second smaller diameter (˜5-12 mm) extending past the access shield and reaches down to the disc level. This combines the benefits of the direct visual microsurgical/mini open approaches and the percutaneous, “ultra-MIS” techniques.

Abstract: Foldable solar power systems are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a solar power system includes a support structure mounted to an intermediate bulk container (IBC) or other tank structure. A plurality of solar panels are mounted to the support structure. The support structure is movable between (a) a first configuration for storage and transport and (b) a second configuration for energy generation. In the first configuration, the solar panels are folded adjacent to a sidewall of the IBC. In the second configuration, the solar panels are opened/expanded and generally coplanar with one another. The solar panels can be aligned with a solar energy source in the second configuration to generate electrical energy. The IBC can be filled with a ballast material to anchor the solar panels in the second configuration.

Abstract: A hydrogel-based biological delivery vehicle used to effectively deliver drug and biological material to tissue or organ sites. More specifically, a hydrogel binding matrix having a biopolymer backbone containing carboxyl groups. Tyramine may be substituted for at least a portion of the carboxyl groups, so that, when hydrogen peroxide is added, it causes creation of covalent bonds between tyramine molecules and cross-links the hydrogel binding matrix, thereby enabling the hydrogel binding matrix to transition from liquid to gel state. The hydrogel binding matrix, in its liquid form, is capable of encapsulating drug reservoirs to create a homogenous liquid with evenly distributed particles containing drugs or target molecules. As the hydrogel binding matrix solidifies into a gel state, the newly created cross-links do not disrupt or react with the drugs or target molecules contained within the drug reservoirs. This hydrogel-based biological delivery vehicle can be used in several medical applications.

Abstract: Structures for an array of non-volatile memory cells and methods of forming a structure for an array of non-volatile memory cells. An active region of a substrate includes a first section having a side edge and a second section extending laterally from the side edge. The first section of the active region has a first length dimension in a direction parallel to the first side edge. The second section has a second length dimension in the direction parallel to the first side edge. The second length dimension is less than the first length dimension. A fin is positioned on the substrate in the second section of the active region. A gate structure extends over the fin and the second section of the active region.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for automated identification and generation of user interface interactions for robotic process automation development are provided. The method identifies an interface environment including a set of user interface elements. The method identifies a set of element attributes associated with the set of user interface elements based on a user interface model. A set of automated interactions are generated based on the interface environment, the set of user interface elements, the set of element attributes, and the user interface model. An input interface is generated based on the set of automated interactions. The method generates program code for a thematic interface environment based on user input received through the input interface, the interface environment, the set of user interface elements, the set of element attributes, and the user interface model.