Abstract: A system and method which performs translumbosacral neuromodulation therapy in a subject by outputting pulses of magnetic energy onto the lumbar and sacral nerves of the subject is described. The system includes a control unit, an anorectal probe, at least one skin electrode, a first magnetic coil, a second magnetic coil, and a neurophysiological recorder. The control unit manages the system components. The anorectal probe and the skin electrode detect muscle activity when a nerve from the back of the subject is stimulated. The first magnetic coil outputs singular pulses of magnetic energy to localize a plurality of optimal stimulation sites. The second magnetic coil outputs repetitive pulses of magnetic energy to each of the plurality of optimal stimulation sites in order to treat medical problems. The neurophysiological recorder displays motor-evoked potential (MEP) data that is detected by the anorectal probe and the skin electrode through electromyographic sensors.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for magnetic particle conjugates, methods of making the magnetic particle conjugates, methods of using magnetic particle conjugates, and the like.

Abstract: A method for treating a subject by applying one or more pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) signals, the method including: providing an array of a plurality of loop antennas coupled to a corresponding one or more generator circuits in an enclosure configured to house at least the array of plural loop antennas, the enclosure including a treatment surface configured to be placed proximate the subject; activating one or more of the generator circuits to generate one or more preliminary treatment signals to corresponding one or more of the loop antennas; detecting a presence of the subject; and upon a condition of detecting the subject being proximate the treatment surface, activating the one or more of the generator circuits to generate another one or more treatment signals associated with the subject to the corresponding one or more loop antennas.

Abstract: A method of treating or preventing an HPV infection or a disease or condition associated with an HPV infection comprises exposing a subject with an HPV infection to microwave energy, where the microwave energy degrades the HPV E6 protein.

Abstract: In corneal crosslinking, the anterior surface of the cornea of the eye is maintained in contact with a first liquid having a first concentration of a crosslinking catalyst such as riboflavin, so that the catalyst enters the cornea and forms a first concentration profile (t1) in the corneal stroma. The anterior surface of the cornea is then maintained in contact with one or more additional liquids having concentration of the catalyst lower than the first concentration so that the catalyst forms a second concentration profile (t4, t5, t6) in the stroma. In the second concentration profile, the maximum concentration of the catalyst desirably is posterior to the anterior surface of the cornea. The cornea is irradiated and crosslinked. The second concentration profile facilitates crosslinking deep within the stroma.

Abstract: According to one aspect, a method of controlling a laser delivery control console is disclosed. The method may include receiving at the control console electronically stored information from a radio frequency identification tag associated with a medical device. The method may also include converting, using at least one processor of the control console, the electronically stored information to a plurality of operating parameter threshold values. The plurality of threshold values may include maximum frequency values and maximum energy values for laser energy supplied by the laser delivery control console to the medical device. The method may further include preventing, in response to a command to adjust the energy or frequency of laser energy applied to the medical device, the delivery of laser energy with a frequency or energy value that exceeds one or more of the threshold values.

Abstract: Disorders of the eye can be treated by photobiomodulation therapy according to a device designed to direct light into a patient's eye, no matter the configuration of the eye. The device, including a printed circuit board that includes an array of light delivery devices and a heat sink lens, can be placed proximal to the patient's eye. The light delivery devices can be powered to generate light. The light can be directed into the patient's eye regardless of a position of the patient's eye.

Abstract: Disorders of the eye can be treated by photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) delivered by a PBMT device. The PBMT device can be configured for placement directly over a patient's eye socket to deliver light into the patient's eye regardless of a position of the patient's eye, while preventing blue light from entering the patient's eye (e.g., due to a filter within the PBMT device and/or an opacity of the housing of the PBMT device). The PBMT device can be powered by a controller.

Abstract: Modulated light therapy devices for treatment of dermatological disorders of the scalp are provided. An exemplary device includes a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) supporting at least one light emitting device having an emitter height. The FPCB includes multiple interconnected panels and bending regions defined in and between at least some of the interconnected panels as to allow the FPCB to be configured in a concave shape to cover at least a portion of a cranial vertex of the patient. At least one light-transmissive layer proximate to the FPCB is configured to transmit (e.g., incoherent) light emissions generated by at least one light emitting device. At least one standoff is configured to be arranged between the FPCB and the scalp of the patient, wherein the at least one standoff includes a standoff height that exceeds the emitter height.

Abstract: A pain relief device and method or system to aid in the resolution of pain in a body including at least one layer of PVDF film and at least one other layer for directional purposes, as well as a polarizing layer. The device can be packaged in various ways. Also described is a device that uses a combination of LED bulbs, polymer based materials and a near field accelerator to provide pain relief.

Abstract: Methods and systems for performing optogenetics using X-rays or ultrasound waves are provided. Visible-light-emitting nanophosphors can be provided to a sample, and X-ray stimulation can be used to stimulate the nanophosphors to emit visible light. Alternatively, ultrasonic waves can be provided to the sample to cause sonoluminescence, also resulting in emission of visible light, and this can be aided by the use of a chemiluminescent agent present in the sample. The emitted light can trigger changes in proteins that modulate membrane potentials in neuronal cells.

Abstract: Systems and methods for radiation treatment planning based on a model of planning strategies knowledge including treatment states and treatment actions are disclosed. According to an aspect, a method includes receiving geometric characterization data of a target volume for radiation treatment of a patient. The method also includes receiving geometric characterization data of at least one organ at risk proximate the target volume. Further, the method includes constructing a model for applying a predetermined radiation dosage to the target volume based on the received data. The model includes treatment states and associated treatment actions selectable to implement at each state. The method includes presenting information about at least one treatment state, the treatment actions associated with the at least one treatment state, and the rewards associated with the treatment actions associated with the at least one treatment state.

Abstract: A system and method for adapting treatment plan are provided. The method may include: obtaining a planning image of a region of interest relating to a first treatment fraction of a first treatment plan; obtaining a first image of the region of interest relating to a first scan of the region of interest with a first dose level; comparing the planning image with the first image to generate a first comparison result; determining whether the first comparison result satisfies a first replanning condition; causing, in response to a determination that the first comparison result satisfies the first replanning condition, one or more scanners to perform a second scan with a second dose level to provide a second image; and generating a second treatment plan according to the second image, wherein the second dose level is higher than the first dose level.

Abstract: Described are devices, systems, and methods for modulating the spectral energy distribution produced by an x-ray source via control of the energy of the x-ray-generating electron beam, e.g., for energy-modulated radiation therapy or other purposes. In some embodiments, such energy modulation is achieved by an add-on device to a linear accelerator. Also disclosed are computational methods and computer program products for planning energy-modulated therapy.

Abstract: A patient positioning method constituted of: rotating a pelvis support member about a first axis; rotating the pelvis support member about a second axis, between a first position where the pelvis of a patient is supported by a first face of the pelvis support member and a second position where the pelvis of the patient is supported by a second face of the pelvis support member, the rotation being at least 180 degrees about the second rotation axis; and adjusting an angle between the pelvis support member and a torso support member between a first angle where the torso support member supports the torso of the patient when the pelvis is supported by the first face of the pelvis support member and a second angle where the torso support member supports the torso of the patient when the pelvis is supported by the second face of the pelvis support member.

Abstract: A quality control device which enables all the routine quality controls of linear particle accelerators (LINACs), which are used in radiation oncology, to be performed automatically.

Abstract: A neutron beam generating device includes a supporting base, an outer shell, a target material, and a first pipe. The outer shell surrounds a rotating axis, rotatable engages the supporting base, and has a first opening. The target material is disposed in the outer shell. The first pipe extends from the first opening of the outer shell along the rotating axis to the target material. The first pipe is configured to transmit an ion beam to bombard the target material to generate a neutron beam.

Abstract: A system for therapeutic ultrasound includes one or more ultrasound transducer modules that are configured to generate ultrasound waves at a first power level and at a second power level, the first and second power levels being different and the second power level being sufficient to provide a therapeutic effect for a living subject, and an electronic controller in communication with the one or more ultrasound transducer modules, the electronic controller being programmed to cause the one or more ultrasound transducer modules to generate a first ultrasound wave at the first power level and detect a reflected ultrasound wave from the subject in response to the first ultrasound wave, determine a location of a target within the subject based on the detected reflected ultrasound wave, and, after determining the location of the target, generate a second ultrasound wave at the second power level focused at the target.

Abstract: Transrectal ultrasound probe for boiling histotripsy ablation of prostate are presented herein. In one embodiment, a method for a transrectal ultrasound treatment uses high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU). The method includes: generating a boiling histotripsy (BH) therapy ultrasound by a therapy transducer in a frequency range of 1 MHz to 2.8 MHz and a surface intensity range of 10 W/cm2 to 80 W/cm2. The therapy transducer may be about 50 mm long and about 35 mm wide. The method also includes applying the therapy ultrasound by directing ultrasound pulses having ultrasound shock waves to a target tissue at a focal depth of 2.5 cm to 5.5 cm; generating at least one ?m-scale vapor bubble at a target region; growing the at least one vapor bubble to at least one mm-scale bubble; and mechanically disintegrating a surrounding tissue by interactions between mm-scale bubbles and the ultrasound shock waves within a pulse.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a mask or shield adapted to generate a flow of positive pressure air directed through substantially opposing jets that creates a stream of laminar flow filtered air to create a turbulent air pocket therein for supplying filtered breathable air to a wearer's face.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an in-mask display or feedback system having a lens coupled to a face blank of the mask, the lens covering a facepiece. The feedback system includes a display apparatus coupled to the facepiece, and disposed within an interior of the mask, the display apparatus being powered by a first power source coupled to a housing of the display apparatus. The feedback system further includes a recording device (e.g., a camera) coupled to the face blank, the recording device operable to communicate data (e.g., wirelessly or wired) with the display apparatus. In some approaches, the recording device is powered by a second power source. In other approaches, the first power source provides power to both the recording device and the display apparatus. In another approach, the display apparatus includes an adjustment aperture formed therethrough to allow adjustment of an eye piece housing a display.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a designer medical mask that allows a user to quickly and easily change the outer appearance or design of the medical mask with a plurality of interchangeable designs, patterns, images, text, logos, colors, etc., and without having to discard the underlying mask device. The improved medical mask also prevents or reduces the likelihood of the wearer experiencing wounds, pressure ulcers, skin damage or the like from wearing the mask for prolonged, uninterrupted periods of time. In addition to the interchangeable decorative covers, the medical mask is further comprised of a filter layer, a moisture wicking layer and a mask securing means that is more secure and easier to use than current medical mask designs, in addition to being more comfortable than both tied and loop medical mask designs.

Abstract: A harness includes a shoulder support having a back member, a shoulder strip, an underarm strip, and a chest strip. The underarm strip and the chest strip connect to an underarm connection. A tether connects to the underarm connection at a tether first end. At a tether second end, a tool connection is configured to connect to a tool and a support connection is configured to connect to a user.

Abstract: A centrifugal brake assembly comprises a pawl and a rotor. The rotor includes a receiving portion configured and arranged to receive a portion of the pawl. The pawl is movable relative to the rotor between an engaged position and a disengaged position. One of the pawl and the rotor has a curved slotted portion, and another of the pawl and the rotor has an elongated curved protrusion. The elongated curved protrusion at least partially extends within the curved slotted portion and moves generally along the curved slotted portion when the pawl moves between the engaged position and the disengaged position.

Abstract: This relates to apparatus that can form dilute aqueous firefighting compositions from an aqueous concentrate.

Abstract: By making it to provide an injection head having silencing function for gas-type fire extinguisher and method for storing and assembling thereof capable of eliminating the problems of limitations of place of storage and the cost increase, by making it easy to storage the injection head as stock, the injection head is comprising an injection head main body forming a connecting part for connecting a pipe, an orifice plate forming orifice disposed in the injection head main body for passing the fire extinguishing gas, and a silencing member of block shapes formed on porous material capable of passing the fire extinguishing gas disposed at the outlet side of the orifice plate for releasing the fire extinguishing gas, wherein the orifice plate is disposed detachably in the injection head main body through an opening in the side of a connecting part connected to a piping of the injection head main body.

Abstract: A weight training apparatus using hydraulics or pneumatics for applying positive and negative resistance closer to a user's maximum capacity throughout a lift is provided. The apparatus allows for weight training without weights. The apparatus may provide a more effective and safer mechanism for training than conventional techniques. An aerobic apparatus using hydraulics or pneumatics for a more realistic feel is also provided. Methods of using the devices are also provided.

Abstract: Exercise systems and methods for counter-balancing the center of gravity and balance point in upright weightlifting exercises. The exercise systems include a unitary long bar, which extends in a plane, and which includes opposed ends. The exercise systems further include angled ends, extending from each of the opposed ends of the unitary long bar. Each angled end extends at an included angle offset relative to the plane of the unitary bar, and the unitary long bar is able to receive and retain weighted plates. The exercise systems are adapted for counter-balancing, in a rearward-facing direction, the tendency of the center of gravity and balance point to generate leaning into imbalance, in a forward-facing direction, in the upright weightlifting exercises.

Abstract: Exercise systems are provided that comprise at least a weight-supporting apparatus, the weight-supporting apparatus being configured for use with an upright exercise equipment apparatus and for at least one of receiving or supporting a weight-bearing component, an integrated scale and an integrated weight sensor, a digital display configured to at least display a weight data detected by the integrated scale and the integrated weight sensor, the weight data including at least an indication of a weight supported on the weight-supporting apparatus, a distributed network, and a server comprising a processor and one or more memory storage areas, the processor being configured to transmit the weight data over the distributed network to one or more remote devices, the one or more memory storage areas being configured to store the weight data on the server. A method of using an exercise system is also provided.

Abstract: A treadmill includes abase unit, a running belt unit and an idler-wheel unit. The base unit includes a base seat and two rotating shafts that are rotatably connected to the base seat. The running belt unit is trained around the rotating shafts such that rotation of the rotating shafts drives the running belt unit to move relative to the base seat. The running belt unit has an inner surface. The idler-wheel unit includes a supporting member and an idler-wheel. The supporting member is mounted to the base seat of the base unit. The idler-wheel is connected to the supporting member and abuts rotatably against the inner surface of the running belt unit for maintaining a predetermined tension of the running belt unit.

Abstract: An operating handle of an exerciser contains: a button and a pull rod. The button is arranged on a first side of the operating handle and is configured to control a resistance value of the exerciser displayed by a control dashboard. The pull rod is mounted on a second side of the operating handle opposite to the button and is configured to connect with the exerciser, such that the resistance value is controlled directly while a user operates the exerciser.

Abstract: An exercise machine handle system which provides for a plurality of exerciser positioning surfaces and gripping handles. The exercise machine handle system generally includes an exercise machine carriage and end platform handle system. The exercise machine carriage and end platform handle system includes a plurality of gripping features, thus allowing the exerciser to perform a substantially expanded repertoire of exercises upon the apparatus. An exemplary embodiment of an exercise machine carriage and end platform system may include a carriage with a plurality of handles and a plurality of intermediate support members. In another exemplary embodiments, an exercise machine carriage and end platform system may include an end platform with a plurality of handles, a split carriage, and/or ladder step handles on a handle assembly.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an exercise apparatus with a mobility mat and an orthopedic device. The mobility mat can have a plurality of segments with a plurality of assistive features such as hand holds, foot holds, and a contoured cushion. The mobility mat can be configured to couple with the orthopedic device. The orthopedic device can have an inclined face and a plurality of remaining faces including various additional assistive features.

Abstract: An upper and lower limbs walking rehabilitation device of the present invention includes a foot stepping part, and comprises: a lower frame part; a lower limb link unit provided between the foot stepping part and the lower frame part and providing a walking trajectory to the foot stepping part; an upper frame part detachably provided at the upper end of the lower frame part by means of a detachment part; an upper limb link unit provided at the upper frame part and implementing the movement of upper limbs; and an upper linking part for linking the upper limb link unit and the lower limb link unit.

Abstract: An ergometric treadmill for sport training comprising a screen, a control system and a system configured for collecting, processing, analyzing and visualizing the biomechanical response of a sportsperson while running on the ergometric treadmill; wherein the ergometric treadmill comprises (a) a plurality of MEMS sensors attached by means of supports to the ergometric treadmill connected to a data capture unit; and (b) a data processing unit configured to generate a plurality of parameters related to the physical exercise performed on the ergometric treadmill by a user and synthesize and show, in graphic form, the parameters generated for the users biofeedback from the treadmill.

Abstract: A rehabilitation and exercise system can include a base. A static device can be coupled to the base and configured to provide isometric exercise for a user by receiving static force from the user to facilitate at least one of osteogenesis or muscle hypertrophy for the user. In addition, a dynamic device can be coupled to the base and configured to provide a dynamic exercise for the user by being moved by the user to facilitate at least one of osteogenesis and muscle hypertrophy for the user.

Abstract: A system and method for generating a play prediction for a team is disclosed herein. A computing system retrieves trajectory data for a plurality of plays from a data store. The computing system generates a predictive model using a variational autoencoder and a neural network by generating one or more input data sets, learning, by the variational autoencoder, to generate a plurality of variants for each play of the plurality of plays, and learning, by the neural network, a team style corresponding to each play of the plurality of plays. The computing system receives trajectory data corresponding to a target play. The predictive model generates a likelihood of a target team executing the target play by determining a number of target variants that correspond to a target team identity of the target team.

Abstract: An exercise bay including: an enclosure defining an exercise area; at least one camera directed toward the exercise area for capturing video of a user exercising in the exercise area; and at least one display within the enclosure for displaying content to the user.

Abstract: A pedal structure is respectively provided with different coupling structures on two sides of a pedal body to couple and lock the feet of users who wear different types of shoes on the pedal body. One of the sides of the pedal body is provided with a clip coupling structure for coupling and locking a cleat mounted to a bottom of a road bike cycling shoe, and the opposite side of the pedal body is provided with a toe-clip pedal for tying and fixing a regular sports shoe and a skidding prevention structure for preventing skidding relative to the sole of the sports shoe. With such a dual-sided pedal arrangement, the feet of users who wear different types of shoes can be securely held on the pedal body to prevent skidding or idle pedaling during pedaling of the exercise bike to thereby improve accuracy of the training data detected by a training signal detection device.

Abstract: The subject matter of present disclosure teaches about a system of an artificial intelligence powered advance exercising facilities and method of working of the same. The system of an artificial intelligence powered advance exercising facilities of present embodiment eliminates need of permanent attached display over the exercise machines within the facilities by providing advance coupling of network enabled user devices of an exerciser, such as smartphone, laptop or any wearable smart devices to receive and display real time exercise data. Also, the system provides holding platforms for said user devices to safely hold the devices while user is exercising. Further, all the machines and equipment within the exercise facilities as well as surroundings such as wall of facilities of system are embedded with smart chips that monitors and transmits the real time exercise data of exerciser such as routine of exerciser, form and posture of exerciser, number of reps and count of dead weight etc.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for arranging dimples on a golf ball surface in which the dimples are arranged in a pattern derived from at least one irregular domain generated from a regular or non-regular polyhedron. The method includes choosing control points of a polyhedron, generating an irregular domain based on those control points, packing the irregular domain with dimples, and tessellating the irregular domain to cover the surface of the golf ball. The control points include the center of a polyhedral face, a vertex of the polyhedron, a midpoint or other point on an edge of the polyhedron and others. The method ensures that the symmetry of the underlying polyhedron is preserved while minimizing or eliminating great circles due to parting lines.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a golf ball having excellent durability. The present invention provides a golf ball comprising a core and at least one cover layer covering the core, wherein the core is formed from a core rubber composition containing (a) a base rubber, (b) an ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbon atoms and/or a metal salt thereof as a co-crosslinking agent, (c) a crosslinking initiator, and (d) a hindered phenol compound, and (b) the co-crosslinking agent and (d) the hindered phenol compound are blended in the core rubber composition such that the following expression (1) is satisfied: 0.04?HF/B?0.35??(1) in the formula (1), HF=a number of OH functional group in one molecule of (d) the hindered phenol compound×an amount of (d) the hindered phenol compound (mole) with respect to 100 parts by mass of (a) the base rubber, and B=an amount of (b) the co-crosslinking agent (mole) with respect to 100 parts by mass of (a) the base rubber.

Abstract: In a multi-piece solid golf ball having a core, an envelope layer, an intermediate layer and a cover, the envelope layer is formed into two layers—an inner envelope layer and an outer envelope layer. The inner envelope layer-encased sphere, outer envelope layer-encased sphere, intermediate layer-encased sphere and ball have respective surface hardnesses that satisfy a specific relationship. The inner envelope layer or outer envelope layer is formed primarily of one or more thermoplastic elastomer selected from the group consisting of polyester elastomers, polyamide elastomers, polyurethane elastomers, olefin elastomers and styrene elastomers. This ball has an excellent flight when struck by golfers whose head speeds are not that fast and has a good, soft feel at impact, thus making it highly suitable for amateur golfers.

Abstract: A ball with a sensor incorporated therein is provided. The ball includes a first sensor including a multiaxial acceleration sensor, a first communication unit for wireless transmission of sensor data detected by the first sensor, and a battery for supplying electric power to the first sensor and the first communication unit. The first sensor includes a first multiaxial acceleration sensor housed at a position intended to be a center of gravity of the ball. Each of the first communication unit and the battery is arranged at a position out of the position intended to be a center of gravity.

Abstract: A golf club head for a driver is disclosed. The golf club head includes a face portion and a rearward end portion. An upward facing surface in a crown portion of the golf club head curves up towards the rearward end portion to keep airflow from separating from the crown portion. A downward facing surface on a sole portion of the golf club includes an airfoil that helps keep air stuck to the sole portion of the golf club head. The airfoil portion extends across a substantial entirety of the width of the golf club head.

Abstract: Embodiments of a golf club head having a body comprising a first material and a strike face comprising a second material, wherein the density of the first material is greater than the density of the second material, and the ratio of the density of the first material to the density of the second material is greater than or equal to approximately 1.7 are described herein.

Abstract: A golf club head includes a loft no less than 40 degrees; a striking face; a virtual center plane that is vertical and perpendicular to a virtual striking face plane and includes a face center; a rear face; and a recess. The recess extends in a heel-to-toe direction along an upper sole surface and has a depth that varies in the heel-to-toe direction such that a first depth corresponds with a first location heel-ward of the face center and a second depth corresponds with a second location toe-ward of the face center, the first depth being no less than 10 mm and greater than the second depth by at least 5 mm. An insert is received in the recess. And a center of gravity of the golf club head is spaced no greater than 5.0 mm from the virtual center plane measured in the heel-to-toe direction.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a golf club head that comprises a strike face. The strike face has a central region, defined by a forty millimeter by twenty millimeter rectangular area centered on a center of the strike face and elongated in a heel-to-toe direction. Within the central region, the strike face has a characteristic time (CT) of no more than 257 microseconds. Within the central region, no less than 25% of the strike face has a coefficient of restitution (COR) of at least 0.8. Within the central region, no less than 60% of the strike face has a CT of at least 235 microseconds. Within the central region, no less than 35% of the strike face has a CT of at least 240 microseconds.

Abstract: A golf club head includes a crown surface having an apex at a highest point and extending between the face, the rear, the heel and the toe of the golf club head. The golf club head also includes a plurality of crown turbulators projecting from the surface of the crown and located at least partially between the leading edge and the apex, wherein the height of each turbulator decreases from the leading edge toward the rear portion.

Abstract: A wood-style golf club head includes a strike face and a body that cooperate to define a hollow internal club head volume. The strike face formed from a strike plate having an outer perimeter and a frame surrounding the strike plate. The strike plate is affixed to the frame across the entire outer perimeter. The strike plate and frame define a continuous ball striking surface that has a surface texture characteristic of milling that extends continuously across both the strike plate and the frame.