Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for monitoring a concentration of an analyte in a foetus. The device comprises a biosensor for electrochemically measuring a concentration of an analyte in the foetus, a protrusion configured to be at least partially inserted into foetal tissue, and a device body supporting the biosensor and the protrusion. The device is configured such that when the device body contacts the surface area of the foetal tissue, the device body can be anchored to the foetal tissue and the protrusion can be inserted into the tissue so that the reactive substance of the biosensor electrochemically reacts with the analyte in the foetal tissue and in response to the electrochemical reaction the electrode of the biosensor detects an electronic signal, a strength of the electronic signal being indicative of the concentration of the analyte.

Abstract: Provided is a puncture needle that receives lower puncture resistance than conventional techniques. A puncture needle in accordance with an aspect of the present invention includes a needle body (10) that includes a main portion (12) and a distal portion (11) tapering from the main portion (12) and that is rotatable about a central axis (1) of the needle body (10), the needle body (10) including needle parts (15) separated by a boundary along the central axis, each of the needle parts (15) being independently translatable along the central axis (1).

Abstract: Disclosed are devices, components and methods associated with a body fluid analysis system, which, according to some embodiments, can be employed in at-home, clinical, medical office and outpatient settings and applications. The system can be configured to provide results within a short period of time after a body fluid sample has been acquired from a patient such as by a finger or skin prick. In some embodiments, a body fluid sample cartridge is configured for use in conjunction with a corresponding spectroscopic body fluid analysis device, where the cartridge comprises one or more body fluid dispersing sheets, layers or membranes. In some embodiments, the cartridge is configured to deliver and disperse a predetermined amount or volume of a body fluid sample taken from a human or animal onto, into, through or across the body fluid dispersing sheet, layer or membrane disposed within the cartridge for subsequent analysis of the body fluid sample by a corresponding spectroscopic device.

Abstract: A needle assembly is disclosed. The needle assembly includes a housing having a flash chamber, and having a distal end and a proximal end engageable with a specimen collection container. The assembly includes a cannula having a patient end, a non-patient end, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining a cannula interior. The patient end of the cannula projects at least partially from the distal end of the housing, and the cannula interior is in fluid communication with the flash chamber. The assembly further includes a shield restrainably engaged with a portion of the housing and axially transitionable over the patient cannula from a retracted position in which the patient end is exposed, to an extended position in which the patient end is shielded by at least a portion of the shield, wherein at least a portion of the flash chamber is visible in the retracted position.

Abstract: An arterial blood module (16) that is removably connectable to an arterial blood collection element (14) is disclosed. The arterial blood module includes a housing (30), a needle (32), a cap (34) removably securable over the needle, a mixing chamber (36), and a safety shield (38) engaged with a portion of the housing and transitionable from a first shield position in which a portion of the needle is exposed to a second shield position in which the needle is shielded by a portion of the safety shield. In one embodiment, the present disclosure includes an arterial blood collection system (10) that includes an arterial blood collection element (14) defining a collection chamber (20) and an arterial blood module (16) removably connectable to a portion of the arterial blood collection element.

Abstract: Systems and techniques that facilitate background monitoring of eye health are provided. In various embodiments, a system can comprise a sensor component of a device. In various aspects, the sensor component can detect one or more physical characteristics associated with an entity. In various embodiments, the system can further comprise a diagnostic component of the device. In various instances, the diagnostic component can estimate in a background of the device a health condition of an eye of the entity based on the one or more physical characteristics. In various cases, estimating the health condition in the background of the device can facilitate real-time monitoring of the eye health of the entity without interrupting the entity's normal use of the device.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of systems and method of determining wellness of a user using a mobile application. In some examples, a system can display a first wellness prompt on a client device for a first wellness assessment. The system can receive a first audio sample from the client device. A first wellness assessment can be generated based at least in part on the first audio sample. Wellness content can be transmitted to the client device. The system can display a second wellness prompt on the client device for a second wellness assessment. The system receive a second audio sample from the client device and generate the second wellness assessment based on the second audio sample. The first wellness assessment and the second wellness assessment can be displayed for the client device.

Abstract: A system configured to analyzing an individual's strategic cancellation test identification plan, comprising: a cancellation test pattern with a plurality of different symbols; a target symbol; a processor configured to: (i) receive an identification of a plurality of symbols within the visual cancellation test pattern; (ii) receive location information for each identified symbol; (iii) convert the location information to a polar coordinate; (iv) adjust by a first factor the polar coordinate of each identified symbol corresponding to a clockwise rotation, and adjust by a second factor the polar coordinate of each identified symbol corresponding to a counterclockwise rotation; and (v) analyze the adjusted polar coordinates to determine the strategic cancellation test identification plan; and a user interface configured to provide a report comprising the determined strategic cancellation test identification plan.

Abstract: An implantable device for estimating neural recruitment arising from a stimulus, has a plurality of electrodes. A stimulus source provides stimuli to be delivered from the electrodes to neural tissue. Measurement circuitry obtains a measurement of a neural signal sensed at the electrodes. A control unit is configured to control application of a selected stimulus to neural tissue using the stimulus electrodes; and after the selected neural stimulus, apply a probe stimulus having a short pulse width. A remnant neural response evoked by the probe stimulus is measured; and the control unit estimates from the remnant neural response a neural recruitment caused by the selected neural stimulus.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for displaying a health status on a user-worn or carried device comprising of disposing a magnet within a housing of the user-worn or carried device, configured to detect a magnetic field supercutaneously, wherein the field is generated by an interaction of the magnet with magnetic nanoparticles of a delivery agent delivering a therapeutic or vaccine intravenously, converting the detected magnetic field into a field-specific electrical signal and outputting at least one of a pre-defined color, symbol, or audio-coded display on a display portion of the user-worn or carried device signaling the user health status based on the converted field-specific electrical signal.

Abstract: An electronic device for long-term adhesion to a mammal includes a housing with an electronic component. The electronic device may include a first wing and a second wing, each being integrally formed with the housing. An electrode is positioned on a bottom surface of each of the wings, the electrodes electrically connected to the electronic component. An adhesive layer is provided for adhesion to a surface of the mammal. The adhesive layer may cover a portion of the bottom surfaces of the wings but generally does not cover the electrode or a bottom surface of the housing. A method of applying an electronic device to a mammal includes removing first and second adhesive covers from first and second wings of the electronic device to expose an electrode and an adhesive coated on a bottom surface of each wing.

Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for the treatment of chronic inflammatory disorders that include an implantable microstimulator and an external charger/controller wherein the microstimulator is configured to operate using closed-loop feedback. The feedback for the microstimulator can be electrical activity of the vagus nerve and/or heart sensed by the microstimulator. The feedback can be used to modulate the stimulation duration, intensity, frequency, on-time and off-time.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of facilitating electrocardiogram (“ECG”) analysis involves receiving one or more sensed ECG traces for a patient, each of the sensed ECG traces representing sensed patient heart activity over a sensed time period, and, for each of the one or more sensed ECG traces: identifying a plurality of corresponding sensed ECG trace segments, each of the sensed ECG trace segments representing sensed patient heart activity for the patient over a segment of the sensed time period, and determining a representative ECG trace based on at least one of the identified corresponding sensed ECG trace segments. The method involves causing at least one neural network classifier to be applied to the one or more determined representative ECG traces to determine one or more diagnostically relevant scores related to at least one diagnosis of the patient. Other methods, systems, and computer readable media are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for the generation of a consciousness indicator for a non-communicating subject, including generating a sensory stimulation involving at least one of the five senses, the sensory stimulation having multiple consecutive stimuli including at least a first stimulus and a second stimulus relating to the same sense and different from one another, measuring an electrocardiographic signal of the subject during the generation of the sensory stimulation, extracting at least one EKG feature from the electrocardiographic signal associated to cognitive processes and generating a consciousness indicator using the EKG features as input of a classifier.

Abstract: A system may include a portable EEG headset configured to capture user EEG signals, a computing device having a graphical user interface, and one or more processors. The one or more processors may be configured to execute instructions to (a) display a sequence of images on the graphical user interface; (b) receive, from the portable EEG headset, user EEG signals that are time-synchronized with the display of the sequence of images; (c) extract from the user EEG signals, one or more event-related potential (ERP) peaks associated with each image; (d) quantify one or more affect-related measures associated with the one or more ERP peaks; and (e) compare the quantified one or more affect-related measures to baseline data to determine a risk to the user.

Abstract: Surface electromyography signals of a nervous system are obtained; a separation matrix is generated based on electromyography signals obtained over a first time period using a training module; one or more motor neuron action potentials for single motor neurones are detected based on said electromyography signals and said separation matrix, wherein said electromyography signals are provided over a second time period shorter than said first time period; and an output is generated in the form of a time-series indicative of motor neuron activity.

Abstract: An allergy testing device is disclosed. The allergy testing device includes a first applicator, a second applicator, a capture device, and a processor. The first applicator is arranged to apply an allergen to a first predetermined area of a patient's skin. The second applicator is arranged to apply antigen epitopes within a second predetermined area of a patient's skin. The capture device has a projector and one or more cameras. The processor is in communication with the capture device and a drive device that is arranged to move the first applicator to apply the allergen to the patient's skin and to move the second applicator to apply antigen epitopes to the patient's skin.

Abstract: Sepsis is one of the most prevalent causes of mortality in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) and delayed treatment is associated with increase in death and financial burden. There is no single laboratory test or clinical sign that by itself can be considered diagnostic of sepsis. The present disclosure provides discriminating domain specific continuous and categorical features that can reliably classify a subject being monitored into a sepsis class or a normal class. A combination of physiological parameters, laboratory parameters and demographic details are used to extract the discriminating features. Even though the parameters may be sporadic in nature, the systems and methods of the present disclosure make use of a sliding time window to generate continuous features that capture the trend in the sporadic data; and a binning approach to generate categorical features to discriminate deviation from the normal class and facilitate timely treatment.

Abstract: There is provided a cosmetic method for scoring and assigning codes for a person's skin. The cosmetic method involves dividing a person's skin into a plurality of zones; evaluating zones predetermined skin characteristics in each zone; scoring the zones on a predetermined scale of scores for each predetermined skin characteristic based on the evaluation; determining a collective score wherein the scores for each zone for the predetermined skin characteristic is combined; and assigning a skin status quo code by utilising the collective score for each predetermined skin characteristic.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dental imaging system (100) having an electronic camera (103) for capturing a digital image of a luminescence region (111); and data glasses (105) for displaying the captured image on top of a visually perceived image.

Abstract: A wearable assistive device is suggested comprising a force transmitting interconnection arrangement interconnecting in use a left limb of a user with a right limb of a user in a force transmitting manner; and a deflection arrangement guiding in use the force transmitting member along a path close to the body of a user, the path having a length dependent on the posture of the user; wherein the deflection arrangement comprises at least one elastic element engaging at one end thereof the force transmitting interconnection in between the left limb and the right limb in a manner deflecting the force transmitting interconnection from a straight line by an amount dependent on the excursion of the elastic element.

Abstract: A method of assessing spinal column stability involves receiving image data corresponding to a spinal column of a patient; determining, based on the image data, a material strength of bony anatomy in at least a portion of the spinal column; completing a first stability assessment of the spinal column, based at least in part on the determined material strength; modifying the image data to simulate removal of bony anatomy or soft tissue from the spinal column to yield modified image data; and completing a second stability assessment of the spinal column, based at least in part on the determined material strength and the modified image data.

Abstract: A method that includes novel algorithms to biomedical analysis, specifically including the treatment of stuttering, rhotacism, and stutter pauses. Additionally, it provides systematic methods to collect data and treat the patients given the initial data. All the analysis and data collection are done through the convenience of a voice assistant, like Amazon Alexa or Google Home, or through a phone or web application. The claims presented in this disclosure secures the entire combined system and its individual components.

Abstract: A multi-modal approach is used to detect and track inflammation, and identify location of inflammation, which is revealed in changes in tissue and physiological properties that underlie sub-systems, including respiratory, sinus, laryngeal, articulatory, facial and gastrointestinal components.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a polysomnography monitoring cap, including a cap body and a plurality of electrodes preset on the cap body, where the cap body includes a head cover sheet for covering a head and a chin cover sheet for covering a mandible, and the head cover sheet and the chin cover sheet are connected into an integral cover sheet; the electrodes include a scalp electrode, an eye electrode and a mandible muscle electrode, where the scalp electrode is preset on the head cover sheet according to the international EEG positioning standard, the mandible muscle electrode is preset on the chin cover sheet, and the eye electrode is hung on the cap by a lead wire. According to the present disclosure, a scalp electrode, a mandible muscle electrode and an eye electrode are preset.

Abstract: A new configuration in which a distance to a user in addition to a sleep state of the user is measured is provided. An information processing apparatus includes a sensing unit including a Doppler sensor, a distance measurement unit that measures a distance to a user based on an output from the Doppler sensor, and a sleep state measurement unit that measures in real time, a sleep state of the user based on the output from the Doppler sensor.

Abstract: A system for controlling operation of an imaging or therapy apparatus. The system comprises an interface (IN) for receiving a pain measurement signal as measured by one or more sensors (S) in relation to an anatomic part (BR) of the patient (PAT) i) being imaged in an imaging procedure by the imaging apparatus or ii) being under therapy in a therapy procedure delivered by the therapy device, whilst the part (BR) is held in an adjustable fixation device (FD). A control unit (CU) of the system is configured to process the pain measurement signal to compute at least one control signal. A control interface (CIF) of the system is configured to interact during the imaging or therapy procedure with the imaging apparatus (IA) and/or the fixation device (FD) based on the control signal to a) influence the imaging or therapy procedure and/or b) to adjust the fixation device so as to change the manner in which the part (BR) is being held.

Abstract: Technologies and implementations for a wearable healthcare system having a reconfigurable medical device integrated with a support structure included in the wearable healthcare system. The technologies and implementations facilitate configuring and reconfiguring the medical device based, at least, on the health condition of a person.

Abstract: A system and method operable to monitor hydration and drink activity using one or more body-worn sensors and contextual information to more accurately detect drinking motions made by the user. The system and method can use an application encoded on a non-transitory computer-readable medium to receive disparate data from the one or more sensors to determine if the user has made a drinking motion. The analysis can be further refined using contextual information and a variable threshold to more accurately identify drinking motions.

Abstract: A blood pressure measurement device includes: a case including; a strap; a plurality of valves; a pump; and a power supply unit. The pump and the power supply unit are disposed with a gap therebetween. The pump is provided with a suction hole on a surface thereof opposite to the power supply unit. The device comprises a hole portion formed between each of a pairs of lugs of an outer case, an opening end being located at a position opposed to the gap in a first direction. The hole portion extends linearly, and one opening end of the hold portion is provided on the outer surface of the outer case closer to a wrist, and other opening end thereof is provided on the inner surface of the outer case closer to a windshield than the one opening end.

Abstract: The invention provides a neck-worn sensor that is a single, body-worn system that measures the following parameters from an ambulatory patient: heart rate, pulse rate, pulse oximetry, respiratory rate, temperature, thoracic fluid levels, stroke volume, cardiac output, and a parameter sensitive to blood pressure called pulse transit time. From stroke volume, a first algorithm employing a linear model can estimate the patient's pulse pressure. And from pulse pressure and pulse transit time, a second algorithm, also employing a linear algorithm, can estimate systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure. Thus, the sensor can measure all five vital signs along with hemodynamic parameters. It also includes a motion-detecting accelerometer, from which it can determine motion-related parameters such as posture, degree of motion, activity level, respiratory-induced heaving of the chest, and falls.

Abstract: Medical devices and related systems and methods are provided. A method of providing a notification pertaining to a physiological condition using a translation model involves identifying an error metric associated with an input variable associated with the translation model, determining a reference output of the translation model by providing reference values for the input variable to the translation model, generating modulated values for the input variable based on the reference values using the error metric, determining a simulated output of the translation model by providing the modulated values for the input variable to the translation model, and updating the translation model to reduce a weighting associated with the input variable when a difference between the simulated output and the reference output is greater than a threshold.

Abstract: A heart monitoring device is disclosed comprising a plurality of electrodes configured to create one or more electrical circuits across the subject's heart, including: a first electrode placed on the top surface of the enclosure for coupling to a portion of the subject's hand, and a second electrode placed on the bottom surface of the enclosure for coupling to the subject's chest. A method of use thereof is disclosed, comprising: prompting a subject to hold the device in their hand and against their chest; activating one or more sensors to measure heart data over a recording session; receiving the heart data measured by the sensors during the recording session; determining a presence of or a lack of recording artifact(s) based at least in part on the heart data; and responsive to determining the lack of recording artifact(s), determining the recording session and the heart data to be valid.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a system controller circuitry for mitigating a neurophysiological disorder. The system controller circuitry includes an optimization module, a feedback control module, and a model update module. The optimization module is configured to predict a sequence of control inputs based, at least in part, on a fractional order model of a neurophysiological system. A duration of the predicted sequence of control inputs corresponds to a prediction horizon. The feedback control module is configured to provide at least a portion of the sequence of control inputs to the neurophysiological system based, at least in part, on a current state of the neurophysiological system. A duration of the at least a portion corresponds to a control horizon. The model update module is configured to update one or more of a model parameter and/or an objective function parameter at an update interval, based, at least in part, on a recent state of the neurophysiological system.

Abstract: A sensor pad (105) is adapted to be positioned under or atop a mattress of a patients bed (205) as part of a monitoring system that provides a signal to a caregiver when the patient (305) rises from the bed (205). The pad (105) defines a total area, and wherein the total area is divided into a plurality of zones (Z1, Z2, Z3, Z4, Z5). A timing of issuance of an alarm triggered by the pad (105) varies based upon which zone (Z1, Z2, Z3, Z4, Z5) of the pad (105) a patient (305) is detected to be located upon.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a monitoring device, which includes a display configured to display information and a processor. The processor is configured to: display a medical advice setup area in a display interface of the monitoring device at a first moment; and display at least one of criticality level information or medical advice information of a monitored subject in the medical advice setup area at a second moment, where the second moment is later than the first moment. The monitoring device in this disclosure may provide different display interfaces for medical staff; a doctor may first configure the criticality level and medical advice information of a monitored subject on an interface so as to prompt a nurse of information that requires attention and measurements requiring execution, after that the nurse may learn the nursing matters requiring attention, which improves the cooperation efficiency between doctors and nurses.

Abstract: Various systems are provided for an adjustable tilting head holder. In one example, a system comprises an adjustable tilting head holder for use with an imaging system the adjustable head holder comprising a head cradle, a tilt adjustment mechanism with a plurality of locking positions arranged below a first end of the head cradle, a table mount extending from a second end of the head cradle, and a tilt adjustment bar that extends from the table mount through the tilt adjustment mechanism, wherein the first end and the second end of the head cradle are located at opposite ends of the head cradle.

Abstract: Medical imaging devices, systems, and methods thereof. The medical imaging system may include a movable station and a gantry. The movable station includes a gantry mount rotatably attached to the gantry. The gantry includes an outer C-arm slidably mounted to and operable to slide relative to the gantry mount, an inner C-arm slidably coupled to the outer C-arm and, an imaging signal transmitter and sensor attached to the C-arms. The two C-arms work together to provide a full 360 degree rotation of the imaging signal transmitter. The movable station may include a motion control system and an imaging control system. In embodiments, the motion control system includes omni-directional wheels for precision controlled-movement of the movable station.

Abstract: Fluoroscopic imaging of a patient's heart is performed by positioning a patient in a sterile field and imaging the heart using a x-ray fluoroscopy system within the sterile to produce a two-dimensional image. The two-dimensional image is simultaneously displayed on an operative display within or adjacent the sterile filed and on a display of a remote image processor outside the operative field. The two-dimensional image of the remote display is manually marked or annotated to show anatomical or treatment information which is simultaneously shown on the operative display.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mammography apparatus and a mammography method. The present invention provides a mammography apparatus and a mammography method including: a preliminary imaging step of performing imaging on a breast by emitting radiation in accordance with a first imaging condition; a second imaging condition determination step of determining a second imaging condition in accordance with a first image acquired in the preliminary imaging step; and a main imaging step of performing imaging on the breast by emitting the radiation on the basis of the second imaging condition, in which a uncompressed region in which the breast is not compressed is excluded when determining the second imaging condition.

Abstract: A method for gating in tomographic imaging system includes steps of: (a) performing a tomographic imaging on an object for acquiring a plurality of projection images at different projection angles, wherein a target of the object moves periodically; (b) obtaining a projected position of the target on each of the projection images, wherein the projected position is a center of a target zone on each of the projection images; (c) calculating a parameter value of pixel values in the target zone on each of the projection images, and obtaining a curve of a moving cycle of the target according to the parameter values of the projection images; and (d) selecting the projection images under the same state in the moving cycle for image reconstruction according to the curve of the moving cycle of the target.

Abstract: An imaging system and corresponding imaging method are described. The system comprising: a radiation emitting unit, configured for emitting electromagnetic radiation of a selected wavelength range and a detector array located at a selected image plane located downstream of said aperture plane. The radiation emitting unit comprises a plurality of radiation emitting element are configured for focusing said radiation onto corresponding selected arrangement of focusing spot on an aperture plane of the imaging system. The imaging system is configured for imaging an object located between said plurality of radiation emitting elements and said aperture plane.

Abstract: An apparatus, for dose measurement designed for use in an x-ray device, is disclosed. In an embodiment, the apparatus includes a mirror element designed to inject a light field into an x-ray beam penetrating through the mirror element; and a measuring device to measure radiation-induced changes to a carrier material. The carrier material is part of the mirror element and/or another component of the apparatus, which lies in the radiation field of the x-ray device when used normally in an x-ray device. A corresponding method for dose measurement and to an x-ray device is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a calibration object for an x-ray system and an optical system, the calibration object comprising: a first part made of a first material having a matte surface, the first material having a first attenuation coefficient of x-rays; a second part made of a second material having a second attenuation coefficient of x-rays different from the attenuation coefficient of the first material; wherein the first part is attached to the second part so that one or more features are detectable by one or more optical cameras.

Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for ultrasound imaging. In one embodiment, a method comprises acquiring, via an ultrasound probe, Doppler measurements over a plurality of cardiac cycles, evaluating a flow profile comprising the Doppler measurements to detect an abnormality in the flow profile, and displaying, via a display device, the flow profile with a reference flow profile overlaid thereon. In this way, the attention of a physician evaluating results from an ultrasound imaging examination may be directed to abnormal flow that is potentially indicative of pathologies, thereby enabling earlier and more accurate diagnosis of pathologies.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a virtual reality embryo image providing system. More specifically, the present invention relates to a deep learning-based embryo image providing system which extracts facial features of an embryo from an ultrasound image on the basis of a deep learning technique, generates a 3D model corresponding to the ultrasound image reflecting the facial features, and provides a virtual reality image using the 3D model. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the figure of an embryo can be displayed three-dimensionally through an HMD or the like by setting a plurality of codewords reflecting the features of each body part for a 2D embryo image, and performing a learning procedure on the basis of the codewords according to a deep learning model to provide a 3D model generated by combining the body components that are most similar to the actual face of the embryo. Therefore, a differentiated and realistic embryo imaging service can be provided to a pregnant person.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to acquire a current position information of an ultrasonic probe in three-dimensional space. The processing circuitry is further configured to switch from a body mark indicating one body part to a body mark indicating the other body part, when a body mark indicating one body part of a pair of left and right body parts is displayed, and when the ultrasonic probe is positioned at a position farther than a predetermined distance from a midpoint of the pair of left and right body parts toward the other body part.

Abstract: In an embodiment, an ultrasound scanning device is disclosed. One embodiment of the ultrasound scanning device comprises a housing configured for handheld use, an ultrasound assembly at least partially disposed within the housing and configured obtain ultrasound data, and a display coupled to the housing. The ultrasound scanning device further comprises a processor disposed within the housing, wherein the processor is in communication with the ultrasound assembly and the display.

Abstract: A physiological information measurement apparatus is configured to acquire a vital sign that is based on a physiological signal of a subject, and a captured image or a signal for generating the captured image that is acquired from an imaging device. The physiological information measurement apparatus includes a storage unit configured to store therein an electronic file, and a control unit configured to display at least one of the captured image and information of the vital sign on a display unit. At an image recording timing when an image recording instruction is provided, the control unit stores both the captured image and the information of the vital sign in the storage unit in an image format.

Abstract: An analyzing apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to detect a shear wave propagating in an object. The processing circuitry is configured to calculate an index value that indicates viscosity within the object and that is not dependent on any physical model related to viscoelasticity, by analyzing the detected shear wave.