Abstract: A wearable device based on photoplethysmography PPG and a control method thereof are disclosed, where the wearable device includes a PPG module and a processor. The PPG module includes a plurality of light emitting diodes LEDs and a plurality of photodiodes PDs. The plurality of PDs are distributed around the plurality of LEDs in a surrounding structure. Each LED is configured to emit light signals. The LED is a tricolor integrated LED in which red light, green light, and infrared light are combined, and the light signals include a green light signal, a red light signal, and/or an infrared light signal. Each PD is configured to: receive the light signals, and transmit the light signals to the processor. The processor is configured to obtain a heart rate feature, a blood oxygen feature, and/or a respiration rate feature based on the light signals received from the plurality of PDs.

Abstract: An example technique may include tracking motion of a user wearing the wearable device using at least first sensors of one or more sensors of the wearable device. The technique may also include tracking a physical state of the user using at least second sensors of the one or more sensors of the wearable device. The technique may also include determining whether an application of the wearable device has been launched. The technique may also include determining an action category of the user based at least in part on at least one of the motion of the user, the physical state of the user, or whether the application has been launched. The technique may also include collecting heartrate data of the user. The technique may also include categorizing the heartrate data based at least in part on the determined action category.

Abstract: The impedance cardiography device comprises an impedance measuring unit, connected to the human body to be measured, a differentiator, a comparator and a microcontroller integrated with an analog-to-digital converter, characterized by that the device further comprises two peak voltage detection units with different polarities (positive and negative), the strobing outputs of them being connected to the digital (binary) inputs of the microcontroller and the analog hold outputs to the inputs of the analog-to-digital converter.

Abstract: A method of evaluating core muscles by bioimpedance technology, includes the steps of: (a) measuring the resistance and reactance of a subject by a bioimpedance measuring instrument, and obtaining the subject's age, gender, and impedance factor (h2/Z), and (b) calculating the subject's core muscles by the following formula: BIA=a?b×age+c×h2/Z+d×Sex. Thereby, the present invention measures the cross-sectional area of the core muscles by means of bioimpedance analysis. The core muscles can be evaluated by the cross-sectional area of the core muscles, which can effectively reduce the measurement cost, reduce the measurement time and improve the convenience of measurement.

Abstract: An excitation response measurement method, an electrical impedance tomography method, and a storage medium are provided. The excitation response measurement method comprises: respectively applying, at the same moment, excitation currents having different frequencies within a designated frequency range to excitation electrode pairs of at least two electrode belts, and measuring a voltage difference of a measurement electrode pair of each electrode belt at the moment, wherein the excitation electrode pair is selected from multiple electrodes of the same electrode belt, and the measurement electrode pair is selected from electrodes in the same electrode belt other than the excitation electrode pair; and separating the measured voltage differences of the measurement electrode pairs into multiple sets of voltage differences respectively corresponding to the different frequencies of the excitation currents, and using the multiple sets of voltage differences as electrical impedance tomography data.

Abstract: The invention provides a system for characterizing fluids in a tissue located in a portion of a patient. The system features an impedance system that includes a current-injecting electrode that injects an electrical current into the portion of the patient and a signal-measuring electrode that measures an impedance signal affected by the injected electrical current and an amount of the fluids. At least one of the electrodes includes an alignment feature that, during use, is aligned on the portion using a marking on the portion. The system also includes a processing system that receives the impedance signal from the impedance system or a signal determined from it. It then processes the signal to determine a parameter related to the degree of fluids in the tissue. The marking, for example, can be a permanent or semi-permanent marking, such as a tattoo.

Abstract: A system and a method for mapping brain tissue damage from quantitative imaging data. The method is implemented by acquiring a quantitative map of a brain tissue parameter of said brain; acquiring a tractography map for said brain; superimposing a first map based on the quantitative map onto a second map based on the tractography map. Metrics are extracted from the superimposition that reflect a distribution of tract-specific quantitative values of the brain tissue parameter and the metrics of the brain are displayed.

Abstract: Quantitative susceptibility mapping methods, systems and computer-accessible medium generate images of tissue magnetism property from complex magnetic resonance imaging data using the Bayesian inference approach, which minimizes a cost function comprising of a data fidelity term and regularization terms. The data fidelity term is constructed directly from the multiecho complex magnetic resonance imaging data. The regularization terms include a prior constructed from matching structures or information content in known morphology, and a prior constructed from regions of low susceptibility contrasts characterized on image features. The quantitative susceptibility map can be determined by minimizing the cost function that involves nonlinear functions in modeling the obtained signals, and the corresponding inverse problem is solved using nonconvex optimization using a scaling approach or deep neural network.

Abstract: Some implementations provide a method for imaging one or more peripheral nerves in a region of a subject, which method includes: introducing a dose of an iron-based agent into the subject, wherein the dose causes a reduction of a T2 relaxation time of the subject's blood; and acquiring, from a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner, one or more fluid-sensitive MRI images of the region of the subject that has received the dose. The magnetic resonance (MR) signals from the subjects blood in the region is substantially reduced in response to the dose of the iron-based agent.

Abstract: Techniques for MRI pre-scan method may automatically determine and apply a compensation frequency to correct for inhomogeneous magnetic fields, improving the efficiency and quality of clinical examinations. The method may include executing a first pulse sequence with an MRI system, acquiring multiple magnetic resonance signals at different offset frequencies from the same location, and recording corresponding k space data. Variations between the k space data may be calculated and used to determine the compensation frequency. By applying the compensation frequency to correct for inhomogeneous magnetic fields, artifacts in MRI images can be eliminated, resulting in higher quality images. This method offers a quantitative and automated solution for compensating for inhomogeneous magnetic fields during MRI pre-scans, improving the accuracy and efficiency of clinical examinations. The invention also includes a dedicated MRI pre-scan device.

Abstract: A magnetic resonance imaging apparatus of an embodiment includes a transmission coil, a reception coil, and first processing circuitry. The transmission coil radiates RF pulses to a subject. The reception coil receives magnetic resonance signals from the subject. The first processing circuitry controls the transmission coil and the reception coil. The reception coil includes a clock receptor, a phase synchronizer, and second processing circuitry. The clock receptor receives a clock signal wirelessly transmitted by the first processing circuitry. The phase synchronizer performs phase synchronization with the clock signal. The second processing circuitry controls the phase synchronizer. The second processing circuitry switches operating states of the phase synchronizer in accordance with a radiation timing of the RF pulses.

Abstract: In a medical image diagnostic apparatus according to an embodiment, an array coil includes a first substrate and a second substrate. At least one coil element is formed on the first substrate. The second substrate is a substrate different from the first substrate, and is laminated on the first substrate. At least one coil element is formed on the second substrate. A first coil element formed on the first substrate intersects with a second coil element formed on the second substrate in plan view from a laminating direction from the second substrate laminated on the first substrate toward the first substrate.

Abstract: A method for determining a quantitative result CT parameter map in a region of interest of an object under examination is described. The method includes acquiring a sequence of quantitative input CT parameter maps for at least two predetermined times, the sequence being generated by a contrast-enhanced spectral multiphase CT of the region of interest; receiving a sequence of contrast-enhanced MRI image datasets, the MRI datasets having a higher temporal resolution than the sequence of input CT parameter maps; determining a relation between the MRI image datasets and the input CT parameter maps; and determining the result CT parameter map based on the determined relation and the MRI image datasets for at least one additional time, the at least one additional time being different from the predetermined time.

Abstract: Disclosed is an implant and method of making an implant. The implant having a housing that defines a cavity. The housing includes a sensor comprising a base attached to a diaphragm wherein said base may be positioned within said cavity. The sensor may be a capacitive pressure sensor. The diaphragm may be connected to the housing to hermetically seal said housing. The sensor may include electrical contacts positioned on the diaphragm. The attachment between the base and the diaphragm may define a capacitive gap and at least one discontinuity configured to enhance at least one performance parameter of said implant.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of evaluating cardio-respiratory function, including detecting diseases, disorders, or conditions in test subjects involving the identification of respiratory timing patterns in respiratory audio signals. Related systems and computer program products are also provided.

Abstract: A collecting device (200) for collecting airborne particles comprises: a first (202) and second layer (220) spaced apart for forming a particle collection chamber (240) therebetween, wherein inlets (210) extend through the first layer (202) for transporting a flow of air into the particle collection chamber (240); wherein ends (214) of the inlets (210) face a first surface (222) of the second layer (220) for capturing airborne particles by impaction; wherein outlets (230) extend through the second layer (220) for transporting the flow of air out of the particle collection chamber (240); wherein the inlets (210) and outlets (230) are staggered such that the center axes of the inlets (210) and outlets (230) are displaced from each other; wherein the flow of air experiences a pressure drop lower than 3 kPa at a flow rate of 0.5 liters per second, when the flow of air passes the collecting device (200).

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for a wearable biometric sensor system including a flow rate sensor, a carbon dioxide sensor, a housing configured to retain the flow rate sensor and the carbon dioxide sensor and align the flow rate sensor and carbon dioxide sensor with respect to an air flow path when the housing is affixed to a wearable device, and a control unit in data communication with the flow rate sensor and carbon dioxide sensor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of medical monitoring, and in particular non-contact video monitoring to measure tidal volume of a patient. Systems, methods, and computer readable media are described for determining a region of interest of a patient and monitoring that region of interest to determine tidal volume of the patient. This may be accomplished using a depth sensing camera to monitor a patient and determine how their chest and/or other body parts are moving as the patient breathes. This sensing of movement can be used to determine the tidal volume measurement.

Abstract: A device for capturing exhaled breath of an individual for diagnosis, monitoring, and/or study of conditions and/or diseases comprises a mouthpiece; a mixing chamber, to which the mouthpiece is connected; an exhaust tube connected to the mixing chamber, the exhaust tube having an outlet formed therein; and a container having a capture material disposed therein. The mixing chamber is formed such that the exhaled breath from the individual, which is introduced therein via the mouthpiece, contacts the capture material and traps an exhalant of interest in and/or on the capture material.

Abstract: A device for collecting exhaled breath allows a substantial air washing of the whole device which allows its re-use, after replacing the disposable portions. The device includes: a collecting terminal, having a mouthpiece grip which receives the exhaled breath; at least one collecting hole, for collecting a portion of exhaled breath from the collecting terminal, to be subjected to examination; least one discharge vent; and an aspirator device, which is connected to the at least one discharge vent of the collecting terminal through a respective discharge duct, and which includes at least one nanometric filter through which the exhaled breath sucked through is purified.

Abstract: The present design provides a novel system and device for wearables for humans and animals that capture and store kinematic and kinetic data and movement during training, rehabilitation, real-time events, and the like, analyze such data and movement in real-time during and after such activities, and provide output, feedback, assessment, and actionable biomechanical data and information about the wearer.

Abstract: An analyte measurement device including an analyte sensor configured to measure an analyte level, the analyte sensor including a tail portion for subcutaneous placement, the tail portion having an analyte-responsive enzyme disposed thereon; an applicator for delivery of the analyte sensor, the applicator having a housing defining a hermetically-sealed chamber, the tail portion disposed within the chamber prior to subcutaneous placement; and a scavenger material disposed within the chamber, the scavenger material comprising at least one of activated carbon, molecular sieve, and silica gel and configured to adsorb at least one substance within the chamber. A method of packaging an analyte sensor is also disclosed.

Abstract: A needle mechanism module for drug infusion device, includes: an infusion needle, provided with a front end and a rear end; a needle holder; provided with at least an auxiliary engaging part, the infusion needle being arranged on the needle holder, when the needle holder is at the working position, the rear end is inserted into the skin, and the front end is connected to the drug storage unit of the infusion device; an auxiliary engaging portion, arranged within the infusion device, engaged with the auxiliary engaging part to limit the needle holder at the working position; and a stopper, arranged on the housing of the infusion device, when the needle mechanism module is at intermediate position, the stopper limits the position of the needle holder, the front end is connected with the drug storage unit of the infusion device, to balance the internal and external pressures.

Abstract: By combining analyte concentration monitoring electrodes and infusion functions into a single subcutaneous element, the described sensing cannulae having a rectangular cross-section avoids the need for two separate devices for insulin delivery and glucose concentration determination. The substantially flat, thus planar, surface of the sensing cannula provides a substrate for deposition of one or more sensing electrodes, preferably through a lithographic-type process. The inner lumen of the sensing cannula serves as a conduit for drug delivery and is formed in a manner that is compatible with lithographic-type electrode formation. The rectangular cross-section of the sensing cannula also allows face and side ports establishing fluid communication between the inner lumen and tissue that preferably reduces the incidence of occlusion of the inner lumen of the sensing cannula.

Abstract: A continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device may include a wearable portion having a sensor configured to produce glucose signals from interstitial fluid, a processor, a memory and transmitter circuitry. The memory may include a pre-determined gain function based on a point-of-interest glucose signal and glucose signals measured prior to the point-of-interest glucose signal. The memory may also include computer program code stored therein that, when executed by the processor, causes the CGM device to (a) measure and store a plurality of glucose signals using the sensor and memory; (b) for a presently-measured glucose signal, employ the plurality of previously-measured glucose signals stored in the memory and the pre-determined gain function to compute a compensated glucose value; and (c) communicate the compensated glucose value to a user of the CGM device. Numerous other embodiments are provided.

Abstract: A display device comprising a display panel including a first non-folding area having a first emission area, a second non-folding area having a sensing area and a folding area that is disposed between the first non-folding area and the second non-folding area. A first light emitting diode is disposed in the first emission area and a second light emitting diode and a light receiving element are disposed in the sensing area. A processor obtains a biometric signal of a user by using the light receiving element and at least one of the first light emitting diode and the second light emitting diode. The processor generates biometric information based on the biometric signal. The processor detects the biometric signal when the display panel is folded so that the first non-folding area and the second non-folding areas are disposed to face each other.

Abstract: A patient monitoring sensor having a communication interface, through which the patient monitoring sensor can communicate with a monitor is provided. The patient monitoring sensor includes a light-emitting diode (LED) communicatively coupled to the communication interface and a detector, communicatively coupled to the communication interface, capable of detecting light. The patient monitoring sensor includes a cable to flexible printed circuit board (PCB) connection that provides a reliable connection resistant to flex forces, water ingress and pull forces.

Abstract: During childbirth process, trauma to an infant can readily arise, ultimately resulting in fetal hypoxia, academia, and brain damage. Such unfavorable conditions can be prevented by measuring the fetus' blood-oxygen level and heart rate. Without a fetal pulse oximeters, blood oxygen level cannot be monitored non-invasively reliably, which reduces the chance for birth complications to be recognized in time. A noninvasive system to implement such goals and maximize the potential welfare of the fetus may include devices to measure oxygen saturation of hemoglobin (SpO2) that have been available for at least 50 years. Such a device may be an oxy probe that uses a trans-reflective method of SpO2 measurement where oxygen saturation data can be transmitted through wire, fiber optics, and or using a radio frequency link, fetal monitor data can be analyzed, compared to existing data base, and or transmitted via radio waves or internet.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for a biofunctional molecular imprint medical device configured to remain in permanent or temporary contact with a body comprising a supportive structure, a surface material that receives and retains a molecular imprint and that is positioned to contact a body tissue or other substance during use, a molecular imprint of a bioactive molecule wherein an imprinted cavity is of a bioactive molecule that catalyzes the promotion or suppression biological processes and at least one of a semiconductor, a nanoparticle quantum dot, a nano-island, and a quantum wire, wherein the nanoparticle quantum dot, nano-island, or quantum wire produces an electron wave function configuration that dynamically reconfigures the electron charge distribution within the molecular imprint, enabling tuning of the imprinted cavity.

Abstract: Disclosed here are devices, systems, and methods for continuous monitoring of biomarkers using a wearable, non-intrusive microneedle sensor patch platform. In some aspects, a wearable, non-intrusive microneedle sensor device includes a microneedle sensor unit couplable to an electronics unit, where the microneedle sensor unit comprises a substrate, an array of spiked microneedle structures configured as electrochemical sensor electrodes, an array of base structures that encase a lower portion of spiked microneedle structures, and electrical interconnections that electrically couple the electrodes to the electronics unit for processing of detectable signals associated with one or multiple biomarkers in a biofluid.

Abstract: A blood collection tube includes a body, a chamber, a vacuum port, and a cap. The cap includes a first septum, a first conduit having an inlet extending from the first septum and an outlet in fluid communication with the chamber, a second septum, and a second conduit extending radially from the second septum to the first conduit. When a fluid source is fluidically connected to the first septum or the second septum, and a vacuum is applied at the port, the vacuum draws fluid from the fluid source, through the first or second septum, and into the first conduit. A blood collection device includes a vacuum pump and a plurality of reservoirs containing concentrated blood additives. The tube and device form a system for collecting blood samples at low vacuum to tubes previously stored at atmospheric pressure. The system prevents risk of misidentification, mislabeling, or incorrect ordering of tubes.

Abstract: A system for blood sample collection including a container assembly having a cap and defining a reservoir, the cap disposed at a first end of the container assembly, and a fluid access assembly including a housing defining an interior, a fluid access component, a fluid connector component, and an engagement feature, the fluid access component extending from a first end of the housing into the interior of the housing, and the fluid access component defining a lumen. The system also includes a connection portion having a distal end and a proximal end, the connection portion including a connector interface disposed at the distal end and a fluid path member fluidly coupled to the connector interface and configured to be coupled to the fluid connector component of the fluid access assembly, wherein the fluid path member is configured to reduce hemolysis of a blood sample passing therethrough.

Abstract: Devices and methods for withdrawing bodily fluid from a subject are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a handheld device can include a housing having an opening, a skin-piercing assembly, and an actuator coupled to the skin-piercing assembly. The skin-piercing assembly can include a casing, a drive member pivotably mounted within the casing and carrying a blade, and a biasing member coupling the drive member to the casing. The actuator can be movable relative to the housing from a first position to a second position. In the first position, the drive member can engage the casing to maintain the biasing member in a biased configuration. Movement of the actuator from the first position to the second position can disengage the drive member from the casing to permit the biasing member to drive the blade at least partially through and/or across the opening in the base.

Abstract: A determination device includes an acquisition unit, a first determination unit, a second determination unit, and an output unit. The acquisition unit is configured to acquire a sightline direction of a user and a sightline direction of at least one facing person facing the user. The first determination unit is configured to determine whether a sightline of the user is directed to the facing person based on the sightline direction of the user acquired by the acquisition unit. The second determination unit is configured to determine whether a sightline of the facing person is directed to the user based on the sightline direction of the facing person acquired by the acquisition unit. The output unit is configured to output a feedback to the user and/or an executor based on a result of a determination of the first determination unit and a result of a determination of the second determination unit.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method to facilitate self-analysis through data based on inputs associated with psychological states of a user. Accordingly, the method may include receiving a request for maintaining a mental health of the user from a user device associated with the user, transmitting colors and a first instruction to the user device, receiving a first response of the user associated with the colors from the user device, analyzing the first response and the first instruction of the user using an algorithm, determining psychological state of the user associated with the selection of the colors, identifying color for the maintaining of the mental health of the user, identifying a product of the color for the user, generating a notification of the product, transmitting the notification to the user device, storing the psychological state of the user associated with the selection of the colors and the list of colors.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems, and other implementations for processing, analyzing, and modelling psychotherapy data. The implementations include a method for analyzing psychotherapy data that includes obtaining transcript data representative of spoken dialog in one or more psychotherapy sessions conducted between a patient and a therapist, extracting speech segments from the transcript data related to one or more of the patient or the therapist, applying a trained machine learning topic model process to the extracted speech segments to determine weighted topic labels representative of semantic psychiatric content of the extracted speech segments, and processing the weighted topic labels to derive a psychiatric assessment for the patient.

Abstract: Systems, devices, methods, or computer-readable instructions that provide an AR or VR video stream including a sequence of frames that simulate a phobia, and for each frame or subset of frames, monitoring and storing one or more biometrics of a user.

Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for a fabric cover including a plurality of integrated electrodes for measuring an electrocardiogram signal of a patient in direct contact with at least a subset of the plurality of integrate electrodes. As one example, a fabric cover for an infant incubator or warmer includes a plurality of electrodes spaced apart from one another within a measurement area of a surface of the fabric cover adapted to have direct contact with a patient, the plurality of electrodes including a topmost electrode extending across an entire width of the measurement area, a bottommost electrode extending across the entire width of the measurement area, and a set of electrodes arranged between the topmost electrode and bottommost electrode, in a direction perpendicular to the width, within the measurement area.

Abstract: A massage apparatus includes: a first bio-signal measurement unit which is formed in an arm massage unit and includes at least one electrode positioned at a portion where the palm of a user is placed, and which is movable back and forth on the basis of the position of the hand of the user; a second bio-signal measurement unit which is formed in a foot massage unit and includes at least one electrode positioned at the rear portion of the ankle of the user, and is movable back and forth; and a control unit for acquiring information on the physical condition of the user on the basis of bio-signals obtained from the first bio-signal measurement unit and the second bio-signal measurement unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a medical electrode comprising a substrate, a first layer, and a second layer, wherein the first layer is arranged directly on the substrate, and the second layer is arranged directly on the first layer, wherein the first layer comprises a noble metal, and the second layer comprises a conductive polymer, wherein the first layer comprises a rough and/or porous surface.

Abstract: An improved system for assessing cognitive function is described that uses tracked electrical activity of the brain of the individuals in response to a specific sequence of stimuli in generating data sets, which, for example, can be encapsulated as a data structure. The data sets can include tracked specific response types, at different times and amplitudes, including, but not limited to, event related potential signal components. Brainwave features including, event related potentials, are tracked in relation to both pre-attentive brain responses and consciously controlled attention responses.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for using both feature delineation and machine learning to detect cardiac arrhythmia. A computing device receives cardiac electrogram data of a patient sensed by a medical device. The computing device obtains, via feature-based delineation of the cardiac electrogram data, a first classification of arrhythmia in the patient. The computing device applies a machine learning model to the received cardiac electrogram data to obtain a second classification of arrhythmia in the patient. As one example, the computing device uses the first and second classifications to determine whether an episode of arrhythmia has occurred in the patient. As another example, the computing device uses the second classification to verify the first classification of arrhythmia in the patient. The computing device outputs a report indicating that the episode of arrhythmia has occurred and one or more cardiac features that coincide with the episode of arrhythmia.

Abstract: A surgical guidance system has two cameras to provide stereo image stream of a surgical field; and a stereo viewer. The system has a 3D surface extraction module that generates a first 3D model of the surgical field from the stereo image streams; a registration module for co-registering annotating data with the first 3D model; and a stereo image enhancer for graphically overlaying at least part of the annotating data onto the stereo image stream to form an enhanced stereo image stream for display, where the enhanced stereo stream enhances a surgeon’s perception of the surgical field. The registration module has an alignment refiner to adjust registration of the annotating data with the 3D model based upon matching of features within the 3D model and features within the annotating data; and in an embodiment, a deformation modeler to deform the annotating data based upon a determined tissue deformation.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for testing balance of a subject is provided. The apparatus includes a plurality of modules detachably coupled together to form a walkway. Each module includes an obstacle. The obstacle of one of the modules is a movable obstacle configured to move from a first position to a second position. The obstacle of one of the modules is a fixed obstacle in a fixed position. A system is also provided that includes the apparatus of the first set of embodiments. The system also includes a sensor configured to measure a value of a parameter indicating a characteristic of motion of a subject over the walkway. A method is also provided that includes detachably coupling the plurality of modules together to form the walkway. The method further includes measuring the parameter value indicating the response of the subject to each obstacle of each module along the walkway.

Abstract: A biological signal measurement system includes: a providing unit configured to provide a first visual stimulus including a first object visually changing at a predetermined frequency, and a second visual stimulus including a second object; a detection unit configured to detect a biological signal of the subject; a frequency analysis unit configured to perform a frequency analysis on the detected biological signal corresponding to the first visual stimulus, and derive a signal intensity of each frequency component; a determination unit configured to determine a time interval in which the subject has viewed the first visual stimulus, based on a signal intensity of a frequency component corresponding to the frequency; an extraction unit configured to extract the biological signal corresponding to the determined time interval, and corresponding to the second visual stimulus; and an output unit configured to output the extracted biological signal.

Abstract: System for comparing the physiological parameters of a patient, including: a primary detection device constituted by printed circuits arranged on a flexible support, adapted to be placed at a first skin portion to be diagnosed; the printed circuits including at least a matrix of temperature sensors and a microcontroller; a secondary detection device constituted by printed circuits arranged on a flexible support, adapted to be placed at a second skin portion, healthy, of a patient in order to detect the same data as the first skin portion; the printed circuits including at least a matrix of temperature sensors and microcontroller; a display device in order to allow the display of the data detected by the primary detection devices.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for managing atopic dermatitis based on a learning model and a method therefor.

Abstract: A spinal implant includes an electronics portion with a housing defining a sealed cavity for supporting an electronics assembly and a battery therein. The spinal implant further includes at least one antenna in electrical communication with the electronics assembly and at least one sensor in electrical communication with the electronics assembly, wherein the at least one antenna is located external to the housing and is configured to transmit information received from the at least one sensor to an external device.

Abstract: A device may obtain triaxial accelerometer training data for a plurality of subjects. A device may define a number of feature vectors for each time interval and each subject of the triaxial accelerometer data. A device may cluster the feature vectors of the triaxial training data into a number of clusters to obtain a cluster assignment for each of the feature vectors of each subject. A device may fit a hidden Markov model to the to the triaxial accelerometer training data cluster assignments. A device may identify at least one state for the subjects based on the cluster assignments.

Abstract: According to an aspect, there is provided an apparatus (100) for assessing sleep of a subject, the apparatus comprising a processor (102) configured to: receive data indicative of one or more physiological parameters associated with a subject; determine, based on the data, two or more sleep parameters relating to sleep of the subject; and determine, based on the sleep parameters, whether the subject is suffering from (a) obstructive sleep apnoea, (b) insomnia, (c) comorbid insomnia and obstructive sleep apnoea, or (d) neither obstructive sleep apnoea nor insomnia, wherein a first sleep parameter of the two or more sleep parameters comprises Wakefulness After Sleep Onset for at least X Minutes, WASOXmin, wherein WASOXmin comprises the sum of awakenings with a duration of X minutes or longer during a sleep session, wherein X is equal to, or greater than, 1.