Abstract: A therapeutic instrument (20), includes: a support member (25) having a tongue-shaped supporting portion (50) for supporting a sheet-like therapeutic agent; a nozzle member (23) having a cylindrical portion (30) in which the supporting portion (50) supporting the therapeutic agent can be housed, and having an opening (34) through which the supporting portion (50) can be loaded and unloaded in/from a tip of the cylindrical portion (30); a syringe unit (22) that acts a positive pressure in the cylindrical portion (30) for pushing-out the therapeutic agent housed in the cylindrical portion (30) together with the supporting portion (50) to outside the cylindrical portion (30) through the opening (34); and a water flow forming part including a plurality of protrusions (53) formed on a surface of the supporting portion (50) so as to form a water flow at a place where the supporting portion (50) and the therapeutic agent are faced each other, when a medical water is fed into the cylindrical portion (30) in a state i

Abstract: An implant container for containing an ocular implant is described herein. The implant container can releasably couple to an implant delivery device and provide at least partial alignment of the delivery device with an ocular implant during loading of the ocular implant onto the delivery device.

Abstract: Dry eye treatment apparatus and methods are described herein which generally comprise a patch or strip affixed to the skin of the upper and/or lower eyelids to deliver heat or other forms of energy, pressure, drugs, moisture, etc. (alone or in combination) to the one or more meibomian glands contained within the underlying skin. The treatment strip or strips include one or more strips configured to adhere to an underlying region of skin in proximity to one or both eyes of a subject such that the one or more strips allow for the subject to blink naturally without restriction from the one or more patches. Moreover, the one or more strips may be configured to emit energy to the underlying region of skin and where the one or more strips are shaped to follow a location of one or more meibomian glands contained within the underlying region of skin.

Abstract: Device for a manipulation with a contact lens within an eye area and methods for the production thereof. The invention concerns a device for a manipulation with a contact lens within an eye area and methods for the production thereof, the subject matter of which lies in that it comprises a functional part (1) from porous polymer, mainly hydrophilic polymer, which is shaped for a non-aggressive contact with the cleaned area of the eye and adapted by its porousness for absorption of non-toxic and non-irritant fluid, as well as methods for producing said device.

Abstract: A method is provided for treating a gland or duct of a patient. In a particular embodiment, an obstruction in a gland or duct and the orifice thereof can be alleviated; in another, a substance can be injected thereinto; in yet another, the gland can be aspirated. The method includes the step of inserting an elongated probe into a gland or duct via an orifice thereinto. In some embodiments the probe can have a longitudinal lumen therethrough, with at least one distal hole through the probe wall in fluid communication with the lumen. The lumen can be used in concert with a source of suction for removing debris from the gland or duct, and/or with a source of a fluid and pumping means, for injecting a substance into the gland or duct.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a system and method are provided for removing the corneal epithelium from a patient's eye while monitoring the autofluorescent response that results during laser photoablation of the epithelial tissue. Structurally, the system includes a computer-controlled laser generating unit. Also, connected to the computer are a sensor for receiving the autofluorescent response, and an imaging unit for monitoring changes in the topography during a procedure. By monitoring both the autofluorescent response and changes in epithelial topography, the computer controls the laser unit. When there is no longer an autofluorescent response, the procedure has been completed and the system is shut down.

Abstract: An ophthalmic treatment system is configured to perform scanning of target tissue in a patient's eye to at least visualize the target tissue. The scanning pivots about a patient's iris to scan a retina.

Abstract: A tether for a personal protective device. The tether provides an initial length (L1). The tether is configured to self-retain a stretched length (L2) when stretched. The tether is further configured to self-transition or self-contract from the stretched length (L2) to a recovered length (L3) when heated. With this construction, the tether can be stretched by a user to the stretched state in which the stretched length (L2) approximates the length desired by the user; following use, the tether can be contracted to the recovered length (L3) for storage. Or, if the stretched length (L2) is longer than desired by the user, the tether can be contracted to a desired length in the recovered state (i.e., the recovered length (L3)) and then worn. The tether can be formed from a polymer blend of EVA and TPU.

Abstract: Sealing members and methods of manufacturing the same are described. A first film layer and a second film layer each having a first side and a second side can be provided. A first adhesive can be coupled to the second side of the first film layer to form a first adhesive layer. A second adhesive can be coupled to the second side of the second film layer to form a second adhesive layer, and a third adhesive can be coupled to the first side of the second film layer to form a third adhesive layer. One or more perforations can be formed through the third adhesive layer, the second film layer, and the second adhesive layer. A first side of the third adhesive layer can be coupled to a second side of the first adhesive layer.

Abstract: An ankle joint bandage includes a main body part of woven fabric in band shape, an anchor part of woven fabric joined to one end of the main body part and having a loop face of a touch fastener, and an engaging part joined to the other end of the main body part and having a hook face of a touch fastener. The main body part has a winding part which winds around an ankle of a wearer, a first supporting part which extends from an instep to the ankle, and a second supporting part which extends from the ankle to the instep of the wearer to cross the first supporting part at an upper portion of the instep of the wearer, the anchor part fastens around part corresponding to a metatarsal bone of the wearer, and the engaging part detachably sticks to the loop face of the anchor part.

Abstract: A method for making absorbent sanitary articles which include a permeable inner layer, an impermeable outer layer and an absorbent pad enclosed between them; the absorbent pad includes a first bottom layer and a second top layer between which an absorbent core is enclosed; the method includes a step of forming the absorbent pad; the step of forming the absorbent pad includes a step of feeding a first continuous web, which will define the first bottom layer and a second continuous web, which will define the second top layer, and a step of interposing between the first web and the second web at least a third web which has a plurality of openings and which will define the absorbent core; the method includes a step of feeding a third continuous web along a feed direction and a step of cutting the third continuous web to obtain the openings.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed, in part, to a taped absorbent article comprising a discrete chassis. The discrete chassis comprises a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed at least partially intermediate the topsheet and the backsheet. A discrete belt portion is joined to a portion of the discrete chassis. The discrete belt portion comprises a first substrate, a second substrate, and a plurality of elastic members positioned at least partially intermediate the first and second substrates. The discrete belt portion comprises three zones each comprising at least one of the plurality of elastic members. The three zones extend in a direction generally parallel to a lateral axis of the absorbent article. The three zones comprise a first zone positioned most proximal to the lateral axis, a third zone positioned most distal from the lateral axis, and a second zone positioned intermediate the first and second zone.

Abstract: In one embodiment, taped and pant articles of the present disclosure may comprise first and second flaps that are at least substantially identical.

Abstract: In one embodiment, taped and pant articles of the present disclosure may comprise first and second chassis and first and second belt flaps that are at least substantially identical.

Abstract: Provided is a method for manufacturing a stretchable elastic member excellent in appearance and reduced in manufacturing cost by applying a first adhesive to an inner surface of a sheet at one side at predetermined intervals, applying a second adhesive to elongated resilient and elastic members at predetermined intervals, forming first application regions in which the first adhesive is applied and first non-application regions between the first application regions and the adjacent first application regions, forming second application regions in which the second adhesive is applied over a large number of the first application regions and second non-application regions between the second application regions and the adjacent second application regions, fixedly installing, on an inner surface of the sheet at the one side, the elongated resilient and elastic members and a sheet at the other side at the outer side of the elongated resilient and elastic members, and cutting the elongated resilient and elastic member

Abstract: An absorbent article includes a three-dimensional material on the wearer-facing side and an absorbent core with a material-free channel. The three-dimensional material comprises a fibrous support layer, a fibrous projection layer and a plurality of hollow projections formed from a first plurality of fibers in the projection layer.

Abstract: A product line of absorbent articles includes a first absorbent article for a male wearer within a first size range. The first absorbent article has an outer cover, a body facing material in opposed relationship with the outer cover, and an absorbent body disposed between the body facing material and the outer cover for absorbing liquid that passes through the body facing material. The body facing material defines a male urine handling feature with a plurality of projections adapted to handle urine released by the male wearer. A second absorbent article for a female wearer is sized within the first size range. The second absorbent article includes an outer cover, a body facing material in opposed relationship with the outer cover, and an absorbent body disposed between the body facing material and the outer cover for absorbing liquid that passes through the body facing material.

Abstract: A disposable pantiliner (panty liner) or disposable ultra-thin sanitary napkin/pad characterized by a colored nonwhite, nonpink “nonwoven backing” located on the bottom or last layer of the pantiliner or ultra-thin sanitary napkin/pad. This colored nonwoven backing is the part or section of the pantiliner that has an adhesive glue strip that is pressed against the crotch region of the sheer or lace panty or other undergarment. This colored nonwoven backing is also plastic and the section or part that will “blend in” with “matching in color” with the sheer or lace panty or other undergarment worn, becoming invisible or unnoticeable.

Abstract: An absorbent article contains a non-woven fabric sheet for an absorbent. The non-woven fabric sheet is produced without employing a strength-imparting means such as post-coating of an adhesive agent that can deteriorate a liquid diffusion property of the non-woven fabric sheet. The absorbent article includes a liquid-permeable surface sheet, a liquid-impermeable back sheet, an absorbent arranged therebetween, and the non-woven fabric sheet for the absorbent. The non-woven fabric sheet contains pulp, a pulp fiber layer, a first-surface-side fiber layer arranged on a first surface of the pulp fiber layer and mainly composed of hydrophilic fibers having an average fiber length of 25 to 64 mm, and a second-surface-side fiber layer arranged on a second surface of the pulp fiber layer and mainly composed of hydrophilic fibers having an average fiber length of 25 to 64 mm.

Abstract: An absorbent article includes a topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent core and at least one longitudinally-extending channel that is substantially free of absorbent material. The article further includes a stretchable back waistband extending transversally adjacent the back edge of the article and a pair of stretchable back ears. The back ears each include a fastening tab that can be releasably engaged with a landing zone on the garment-facing side of the article.

Abstract: An absorbent article, such as a diaper or a training pant, having a wearer-facing side and a garment-facing side and a longitudinal axis, includes an absorbent core with at least two longitudinally extending curved channels and an air-through bonded carded nonwoven layer as topsheet or acquisition layer under the topsheet.

Abstract: A transport apparatus includes a frame, a lift mechanism supporting the frame, and a litter deck for supporting a person. The litter deck is adapted to be reconfigured between a chair configuration and a cot configuration. The litter deck is also adapted to be removably mounted to the frame, with the litter deck being adapted to be supported by the frame while the litter deck is in its chair configuration and also while being reconfigured between its chair configuration and its cot configuration.

Abstract: A self-contained ambulance equipment module comprises an undercarriage, a module body constructed of a sturdy material mounted on top of the undercarriage, the body housing a plurality of ambulance equipment, and a quick disconnect coupler attached to the module body and configured to couple to a vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention provides a manual stair climbing wheel chair. The wheel chair comprises a hand crank handle, seat reclining devices, a gear box and a driven sprocket wheel set. When the seat of the wheel chair is reclined by using the seat reclining devices, the front and rear wheels of the wheel chair are only driven by the gear box through the driven sprocket wheel set, and cannot be pushed or propelled by hands; the person propelling the wheel chair can drive the front and rear wheels only by rotating the hand crank handle, so that self-slippage of the wheel chair can be avoided when moving up and down on stairs.

Abstract: A seat assembly includes a seat frame, a back frame 320 defining a back plane pivotally connected to the seat frame at a pivot joint, a back support 310 slideably secured to the back frame, and a back support adjusting mechanism. The back support adjusting mechanism includes a first linking member 355 coupling the back support to the seat frame and pivotable about the pivot axis, and a first slide member 351 slideably supported by the back frame and operatively connected to the first linking member. A second slide member 354a is affixed to the back support and slideably supported by the back frame. A second linking member 352 operatively connects the first and second slide members. Pivoting movement of the back frame from the upright position to the reclined position slides the first slide member away from the pivot axis, causing the second linking member to slide the back support toward the pivot axis.

Abstract: A surgical head support device. A head cushion supports the patient's head while the patient is lying in the prone position during surgery. An air conditioning unit is adjacent to the head cushion and provides temperature control to the head cushion. A camera is positioned for viewing the patient's face as the patient is lying in the prone position on the head cushion. A secretion container is positioned to collect discharge from the patient's nose and mouth as the patient is lying in the prone position on the head cushion. A support platform is positioned under the head cushion and provides support for the head cushion, the camera and the secretion container. A height adjustment device is positioned under the support platform and is utilized to adjust the height of the head cushion for the safety and comfort of the patient.

Abstract: These systems and devices can be placed on top of any commercially available standard operating table and therefore can provide a portable and inexpensive alternative to commercially available specialized operating tables. The system may include a frame body having a first end, a second end, and a length therebetween. The system may also include one or more movable platforms having a first end, a second end, and a length therebetween. Each moveable platform may be configured to move between the first end and the second end of the frame body. The system may also include one or more stabilizing support members disposed parallel to the first end and the second end of the frame body and configured to move along the length of the movable platform. Each stabilizing support member may include one or more securing members configured for removable, active and/or removable fixation with respect to the movable platform.

Abstract: An improved massager that includes a chassis with a housing space, whereas the housing space is connected to the outside through two openings. Two impact power units is configured inside the housing space, each provide a partial portion to pass through the two openings to extend outside of the chassis, and each connects to a massage head. The improved massager also includes a control unit includes a main circuit board, an operational switch with at least one level of operational state, and a control circuit board to link to the impact power units. In the control circuit board, there are multiple adjustment units. Each adjustment unit is linked with the adjustment knob outside of the chassis. The side of the chassis extends a grip portion configured with a control operational switch that has at least one state of operation.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for implementing and creating a customizable artificial hand massage apparatus configured to simulate actual hand movements associated with a human user. The customizable artificial hand massage apparatus may also be configured to execute a massage application. The massage application may be executed to store information associated with the user of the customizable artificial hand massage apparatus, detect sounds, detect motion, determine an amount of gas expelled from the user of the customizable artificial hand massage apparatus, determine the number of times an infant burps, detects how far an object or person is located with respect to the customizable artificial hand massage apparatus, and transfer information to a separate control application.

Abstract: A therapeutic patch for treating pain capable of compressing a tender area up to a boundary thereof and/or an entire induration with metallic grains or crushed stones by a treatment method in accordance with a classification determined after clarifying a site of pain by pressing a skin with a pressing bar or fingers (first to fourth fingers) to classify the cause of pain, thereby finding the presence of a geographical tender area and/or the presence of an induration on a skin as the cause of pain.

Abstract: A compression and sensing system and/or method can include a wearable compressive pressure device comprising an elastic fabric; an electrically conductive yarn knitted into the device and comprising a transmission circuit configured to transmit an electrical signal representing a compressive pressure value in an area of a body to a connection point on the transmission circuit; a sensor connectable to the transmission circuit and configured to sense compressive pressure in the area of a body to which the device is applied; and a data processor/display unit connectable to the transmission circuit and configured to display the transmitted compressive pressure value. The data processor/display unit can be utilized to read interface compressive pressure provided by an inner sleeve and the cumulative interface compressive pressure provided by the inner sleeve and an outer wrap.

Abstract: The present teachings provide for an exercise device for exercising a joint and a limb. The device includes an actuator, a foot plate, a foot plate load cell, and a restrictor. The actuation member is rotatable about a rotation axis. The actuation member includes a first portion and a second portion that is movable in a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis. The foot plate is at a distal end of the second portion of the actuation member. The foot plate load cell is mounted to the foot plate and is configured to measure force exerted on the foot plate. The restrictor is configured to restrict movement of the second portion of the actuation member and the foot plate at the distal end thereof in the direction perpendicular to the rotation axis unless force exerted on the foot plate exceeds a predetermined force.

Abstract: Provided are mechanisms and processes for an adjustable mobility assistive device. In various examples, the adjustable mobility assistive device includes a first frame including a slotted rail S1 and a slotted rail S3 coupled by post P1 and post P3. Both slotted rail S1 and slotted rail S3 may be quarter circular in shape. The adjustable mobility assistive device also includes a second frame including a slotted rail S2 and a slotted rail S4 coupled by post P2 and post P4. Both slotted rail S2 and slotted rail S4 may be quarter circular in shape. Post P2 is slidably connected to slotted rail S1 and slotted rail S3, and post P3 is slidably connected to slotted rail S2 and slotted rail S4. Post P2 is adjacent to post P3 when in a fully extended position and post P1 is adjacent to post P2 and post P3 is adjacent to post P4 in a retracted position.

Abstract: A mobile automatic massage apparatus which includes a base of an automatic guided vehicle and a few robotic arms attached above it. A 3D scanner on the pole behind the touch screen monitor takes images of the surrounding environment and guides the movement of the vehicle and positioning of the arms. The hands attached to the robotic arms perform the massage according to the programs of a central computer. This massage apparatus can perform similar professional massage provided by the physicians or therapists to improve the blood circulation of the patients and reduce the pain.

Abstract: A seat air bladder assembly includes a pair of lateral air bladder regions spaced apart laterally, each inclined laterally outboard to stimulate a seat occupant thoracic region. A method for adjusting a seat assembly inflates a first air bladder assembly oriented in a thoracic region of a seat assembly. A second air bladder assembly is oriented in the thoracic region spaced laterally apart from the first air bladder assembly, and is inflated after initiating inflation of the first air bladder assembly. Another method inflates first and second air bladder assemblies oriented spaced apart in an upright direction in a thoracic region of a seat assembly, and a third air bladder assembly oriented therebetween. The second air bladder assembly is inflated after initiating inflation of the first air bladder assembly. The inflation of the third air bladder assembly is concurrent with the first air bladder assembly.

Abstract: A exercise device, for example, and exercise ball device. The exercise device includes a frame and at least one panel or multiple panels.

Abstract: Sex paraphernalia comprising a platform assembly 7 (Rabbutt™) which has a dildo 11 on one side facing one way and a rabbit 13 on the other side facing the other way, configured so that, when Pants with a crotch opening (Rabbutt Hole Pants™) as disclosed herein, or a strap-on dildo harness, are worn by a lady user with the rabbit side of the assembly inside facing her clitoris and the dildo sticking out through the opening, she may insert the dildo into a partner with the rabbit pleasing her clitoris while she bangs away. Pants may have cutouts for spanking or caressing. Pants may be suitable for outdoor wearing (without the platform assemble) to attract a sex partner who is in-the-know, or to raise questions from others like, what's the hole for? Jackets suitable with Pants may complete the ensemble. Embodiments also lend themselves to a lone lady for masturbation.

Abstract: Massage systems and methods for massaging a person's body include a massaging unit coupled to an processing module and a power supply. First and second actuators are housed in the first massaging unit. The first actuator applies a moving pressure to the person's body to create a first trace, and simultaneously, the second actuator applies a moving pressure to the person's body to create a second. The first trace comprises a first segment of a perimeter of a rectangle from a first corner of the rectangle to a midpoint of a first edge that is adjacent to the first corner. The second trace comprises a second segment of the perimeter of the rectangle from a second corner of the rectangle to a midpoint of a second edge that is adjacent to the second corner, and the first and second edges are parallel.

Abstract: Among other things, in one aspect, we describe a system for assisting with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The system includes at least one sensor; and one or more processors configured for calculating a chest compliance relationship based on data received from the at least one sensor, and determining a neutral position of chest compression based at least in part on a feature of the chest compliance relationship. The system can take the form of an active compression-decompression device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a clip design for a spa tub. The spa tub includes a frame defining a receptacle. The frame having a wall including one of a projection or a clip and a panel including the other one of the projection or the clip. Receipt of the projection by the clip removably connects the panel to the frame advantageously simplifying the mechanism by which access is gained to the inner workings of the spa tub, thereby streamlining inspection, maintenance, and repair thereof.

Abstract: A stimulation application apparatus is disclosed, which includes a substrate having an elastic member, a stimulation application member on a first surface of the substrate to be in contact with a stimulation site, and a stimulation imposition layer on a second surface of the substrate to impose the stimulation to the stimulation application member. The stimulation site is (F) site that intersects the perpendicular line of the medial malleolus on an extension line of the medial margin on os metatarsale primam 1 and 2 in foot sole, and (L) incisurasive foramen supraorbitalis site, and (K) site where the lintersection of the line connecting an augulus oculi medialis of eye and L site, and perpendicular of an augulus oculi lateralis of eye is located, or (M) site of augulus oculi lateralis located above 1 horizontal finger from center of the line where connect the inner end of left and right eybrow.

Abstract: The present application pertains to dynamic postural systems for improving the postural response in humans through the use of chairs, walkers, crawlers, wearing devices, harnesses, standing devices, wheelchairs, sports and work equipment or other mobility or seating devices that are designed to provide one or more contact surfaces to corresponding one or more postural contact points on the body, which stimulate proper dynamic postures and postural awareness, while allowing unrestrained movement in activity and without the requirements for physical restraint.

Abstract: An access device for containers of fluidizable substances includes a body provided with a hollow spike designed to be inserted into a container of a substance to fluidize and having an axial fluid passage and an axial passage for venting of the container, an expandable chamber connected to the venting passage of the spike through a lateral passage of the body, a first check valve enabling one-way communication from the lateral passage to the expandable chamber, a second check valve enabling one-way communication from a vent opening to the venting passage of the spike. A double impermeable filtering membrane is interposed between the first check valve and the second check valve.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for increasing leakage resistance in a closed, pressurized system. The method involves providing a closed system including a container sealed with a septum having a top surface with an exposed section, which is maintained under a positive pressure of at least about 5 psig. A contact surface of a hard component is fixedly placed adjacent to or in contact with at least a portion of a border section or a central section of the exposed section of the septum, or both, to reduce the size of any bulge or deformation formed in the exposed section of the septum. The present invention also relates to a kit for increasing leakage resistance in a closed, pressurized system, which includes the hard component.

Abstract: A method for the preparing mixtures of pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical substances (11, 11?) includes arranging a preparation container (3, 3?, 3?) already made up with ingredients in a receptacle (2) of a device (1, 1?, 1?) feeding a fluid (10) from a storage container (4, 4?) into the preparation container (3, 3?) via a feed line (6), preparing the ingredients with the fluid (10, 10?) into a substance mixture (11, 11?), and removing the substance mixture (11, 11?) from the preparation container (3, 3?, 3?) into a receiving container via a discharge line (12, 12?, 12?). A device also is provided for carrying out the method.

Abstract: Some embodiments disclosed herein related to a device for transferring precise amounts of fluid from at least one source container to a at least one target container. In some embodiments, the fluid is first transferred from the source container (e.g., a vial) through a connector to an intermediate measuring container (e.g., a syringe). In some embodiments air can pass through an air inlet and enter the vial to compensate for the volume of fluid withdrawn from the vial. An air check valve or a bag or a filter can prevent the fluid from escaping through the air inlet. The precisely measured amount of fluid can then be transferred from the intermediate measuring container to the target container (e.g., an IV bag). In some embodiments the connector can include a source check valve and a target check valve to direct fluid first from the source container to the intermediate measuring container and then from the intermediate measuring container to the target container.

Abstract: Devices dispense medicine and dietary supplements in solid dosage form. The dimensions of the selection slots for the solid dosage forms in a device can be customized in depth by adding or subtracting spacers, and in width by adding or subtracting thickness inserts, or otherwise by employing components of suitable dimensions. Also, structures and methods for resolving jams of solid dosage forms are disclosed.

Abstract: A low-profile visual counting system is provided and designed to count pills or other small discrete objects. This technology is vision based, which allows a pharmacist or other user to pour pills onto a counting surface in a single layer, and then the device tells the user how many pills are on that surface. The present device places the camera and preferably an infrared light source below the counting surface. This offers the unique advantage of not having to mount a camera above the counting surface which reduces the size and improves the aesthetic characteristics of such a device. The image is captured and then processed to determine the number of pills on the surface. This system may be interfaced with other networks, terminals, and existing pharmacy management systems.

Abstract: A pill cap apparatus and method of use is disclosed herein. The pill cap attaches to bottles and containers to aid in patient compliance with a dosage regimen using solid dosage units of medicine such as pills, capsules and tablets.

Abstract: The disclosed pill bottle allows for timed dispensing of medicine, as programmed by a physician, pharmacist, or caregiver. The device has a slot for pill entry in any one of the walls, the slot being sealable and lockable. In an unlocked and open condition, the slot is a portal from the outside of the bottle into an inner cavity, the cavity being adapted for pill storage and extending between the slot/opening for pill entry and an exit tube. The exit tube is sized for single-file passage of a plurality of pills. A button or blocking device (defined as a mechanical and/or physical object which prevents movement of a pill out of the device) is movable only at pre-programmed intervals of time, allowing the exit of a pill or dosage of pills.