Abstract: A hemostatic applicator adapted to stop a bleeding site from bleeding is provided. The hemostatic applicator includes a magnetic part, an anti-adhesion layer and a non-magnetic part. The magnetic part is suitable to be heated to a temperature with a high frequency electromagnetic field. The anti-adhesion layer is formed on a surface of the magnetic part, and the magnetic part contacts the bleeding site through the anti-adhesion layer. The non-magnetic part is connected with the magnetic part. A hemostatic module is also provided.

Abstract: A housing includes a substrate; a tin layer deposited on the substrate; a magnesium-tin layer formed between the substrate and the tin layer; a chromium layer deposited on the tin layer; a chromium-tin layer formed between tin layer on the chromium layer; and a chromium oxide or nitrogen layer deposited on the chromium layer. The substrate is made of magnesium or magnesium alloy; the tin layer is comprised of tin; the magnesium-tin layer is a magnesium-tin layer; the chromium layer is comprised of chromium; the chromium-tin layer is a chromium-tin layer; the chromium oxide or nitrogen layer is a chromium oxide nitrogen layer.

Abstract: A housing includes a substrate; a corrosion resistance layer deposited on the substrate; a bonding layer deposited on the corrosion resistance layer; and an abrasion resistance layer deposited on the bonding layer

Abstract: Disclosed herein are process for preparing cyclic esters comprising unsaturated functional groups. Also disclosed are copolymers prepared from the cyclic esters. The copolymers can be used to form microparticles, polymer micelles, etc., which are useful in drug delivery applications.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for the diagnosis, staging, prognosis, or management of liver disease, e.g. chronic liver disease, and other diseases using profiles of the ubiquitin-proteasome system determined from acellular body fluids or cell-containing samples. Further provided are methods of predicting response to therapy in certain populations of patients with liver disease.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling the temperature of both an electron emitter and a filament to their lowest possible operating temperature is disclosed. The apparatus includes a filament, an electron emitter heated by the filament to generate an electron beam, and a power supply configured to supply power to each of the filament and the electron emitter. The apparatus also includes a control system to control a supply of power to each of the filament and the electron emitter, with the control system being configured to receive an input indicative of a desired electron emitter operating temperature, cause a desired voltage to be applied between the electron emitter and the filament, and cause a desired voltage to be applied to the filament based on the desired emitter element operating temperature, so as to minimize an operating temperature of the electron emitter and the filament.

Abstract: An approach is disclosed for providing sharing of content relating to an event. Detection of a plurality of mobile communication devices within a predetermined location is performed. An event is identified corresponding to the predetermined location and a current time. The mobile communication devices are notified to enable exchange of content about the event. The content is received from one or more of the mobile communication devices, wherein the content is accessible by the mobile communication devices.

Abstract: A modular x-ray source for an imaging system includes a structure forming a cavity and having a first wall and a second wall, at least one target positioned on the first wall within the cavity and configured to receive a first electron beam at a first spot position and a second electron beam at a second spot position, and a shielding material positioned on the second wall.

Abstract: An approach is disclosed for providing sharing of content relating to an event. Detection of a plurality of mobile communication devices within a predetermined location is performed. An event is identified corresponding to the predetermined location and a current time. The mobile communication devices are notified to enable exchange of content about the event. The content is received from one or more of the mobile communication devices, wherein the content is accessible by the mobile communication devices.

Abstract: A method of joining a first component and a second component is provided. The first component has a surface that comprises at least about 75% by volume of a refractory metal. The second component has a coefficient of thermal expansion greater than a coefficient of thermal expansion of the first component. The method includes disposing a coating on the surface of the first component. The coating includes an adhesion layer and a wetting layer disposed over the adhesion layer. The method further includes disposing a bonding material between the first and second components and joining them. The bonding material has a melting temperature lower than a melting temperature of the second component. An article made using the method is also presented.

Abstract: An indirectly heated cathode assembly is presented. The indirectly heated cathode assembly includes at least one electron source for generating a first electron beam, an emitter for producing a second electron beam when heated by the first electron beam and a focusing electrode for controlling, and directing the first electron beam towards the emitter.

Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for selectively auto-tabbing between input fields of an interface based on received input. More specifically, the intelligent auto-tabbing systems and methods accommodate different user preferences related to providing input by selectively auto-tabbing between fields based on user preferences. One example of a method according to one embodiment involves receiving an input character and entering the input character into a first field. The entry of that input character into the first field causes a number of characters in the first field to reach a predetermined threshold. A subsequent input character is received subsequent to that input character being entered into the first field. An input focus is positioned in a second field based on the subsequent input character.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for the diagnosis, prognosis, or management of neoplastic diseases, i.e. cancer, and other diseases using profiles of the ubiquitin-proteasome system determined from acellular body fluids or cell-containing samples. Further provided are methods of predicting response to therapy in certain populations of cancer patients.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for the diagnosis, prognosis, or management of neoplastic diseases, i.e. cancer, and other diseases using profiles of the ubiquitin-protcasome system determined from acellular body fluids or cell-containing samples. Further provided are methods of predicting response to therapy in certain populations of cancer patients.

Abstract: An electromagnetic thermotherapeutic apparatus includes a tubular needle and an inner needle. The tubular needle has an electromagnetic inductive portion that is made from a material capable of generating heat when subjected to an induction magnetic field, and that has a hollow tip, and a non-electromagnetic inductive portion that is connected to the electromagnetic inductive portion oppositely of the hollow tip. The inner needle is removably insertable into the tubular needle from the non-electromagnetic inductive portion to the hollow tip.

Abstract: A method for synthesizing a pyrazine-containing material according to one embodiment includes contacting an iminodiacetonitrile derivative with a base and a reagent selected from a group consisting of hydroxylamine, a hydroxylamine salt, an aliphatic primary amine, a secondary amine, an aryl-substituted alkylamine a heteroaryl-substituted alkyl amine, an alcohol, an alkanolamine and an aryl alcoholamine. Additional methods and several reaction products are presented.

Abstract: A modular x-ray source for an imaging system includes an electron source mounting plate, two or more electron sources each mounted on and electrically coupled to the electron source mounting plate, and a target block positioned proximately to the two or more electron sources. The source includes two or more targets mounted on and electrically coupled to the target block, each target positioned opposite a respective one of the two or more electron sources to receive a respective beam of electrons therefrom.

Abstract: An electromagnetic thermotherapeutic system is adapted to treat a biological tissue and includes an electromagnetic thermotherapeutic apparatus and a high frequency induction heating circuit unit. The apparatus includes a needle assembly and a temperature monitor. The needle assembly is adapted to be inserted in the biological tissue, and includes a flexible and bendable needle seat, and a plurality of ferrous needles that are attached to the needle seat and that have needle tips extending in a direction away from the needle seat. The temperature monitor is connected to the needle assembly. The high frequency induction heating circuit unit has an induction coil capable of producing an electromagnetic field to induce currents in the ferrous needles and to thereby heat the ferrous needles.

Abstract: A modular x-ray source for an imaging system includes a structure forming a cavity and having a first wall and a second wall, at least one target positioned on the first wall within the cavity and configured to receive a first electron beam at a first spot position and a second electron beam at a second spot position, and a shielding material positioned on the second wall.

Abstract: A current sensor for measuring the inhomogeneity of potential distribution of an arrester having a metal casing, a protection circuit of sampling resistor, a signal conditioning circuit, a signal acquisition circuit, an electro-optical conversion circuit, and a battery module. The signal acquisition circuit includes MSP430F149 micro controller unit having an A/D converter and a serial port. The current sensor is an active sensor, works in a high floating potential, and has a good real time response, high accuracy, low power consumption, good electromagnetic compatibility, and strong anti-interference capability even under harsh electromagnetic conditions.