Abstract: Described is a cannula (110 to 1110, CA1500, CA1600) for detection of the volume (V) of a cavity within a body (100), comprising: —a lumen portion (LP) comprising and inner surface (ISF) and an outer surface (OSF), —a first opening (OP1) on a first end (FE) of the lumen portion (LP), —a second opening (OP2) on a second end (SE) of the lumen portion (LP), wherein the first opening (OP1) and the second opening (OP2) have an inner diameter that allows endovascular blood circuit support of the blood circuit of a subject (Pat), —a lumen (LU) extending from the first end (FE) to the second end (SE) within the lumen portion (LP), and —at least one series (SER1) of electrodes (EE1 to EE2) comprising at least two electrodes (EE1 to EE2), wherein the series of electrodes (EE1 to EE2) is arranged along at least a part of the lumen portion (LP) at the outer surface (OSF), wherein the at least one series (SER1) of electrodes (EE1 to EE2) is configured to be used for the detection of the amount of a volume (V) of a cavity

Abstract: A patient movement monitoring system for a bed mattress having a first side, a second side, a head end side and a foot end. The system includes a first sensing device coupled at the first side of the bed mattress, a second sensing device coupled at the second side of the bed mattress, and a third sensing device coupled at the head end side of the bed mattress. The sensing devices each include an accelerometer, gyroscope, and vibration sensor. The accelerometer detects an intensity of patient movement in the bed mattress. The gyroscope detects a change in the angle of the bed mattress. The vibration sensor detects vibration of the bed mattress. And a pressure sensing array is coupled at the underside of the bed mattress to detect changes in pressure of the bed mattress. A processing device is in electronic communication with the sensing devices and pressure sensing array and generates an alert if the sensors don't detect patient movement within a predetermined time period.

Abstract: A device is provided for overcoming freezing of gait. Suitably, the device includes a sleeve sized and shaped to be worn on a leg of a human subject, an array of electrodes carried by the sleeve and positioned to make surface contact with a skin of the leg when the sleeve is worn on by the human subject, and a controller in communication with the array of electrodes. The controller is operative to receive muscle activity data from the array of electrodes indicative of muscle activity in the leg, identify an onset of a freezing of gait episode based on the received muscle activity data, and trigger energization of one or more targeted electrodes in response to identification of the onset of the freezing of gait episode to mitigate against the freezing of gait episode.

Abstract: A system for analyzing data from motion capture measurements has a sensor to measure motion capture measurements, a module configured to receive sensor data from the sensors, and a processor configured to analyze to the sensor data received from the sensors and create a report of such analysis. A computer-implemented method of analyzing data from motion capture measurements includes performing motion capture measurements on a subject, receiving motion capture data from the motion capture measurements, processing the motion capture data and the background data on a computer using an algorithm, including comparing the motion capture data and background data to one or more comparator waveforms, generating a report based on the processing analysis, and communicating the results of the report.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mechanochromic array patch that implements, as a color change, a strain applied to a skin surface due to musculoskeletal movement. The mechanochromic array patch may include stretchable mechanochromic color-changing parts, a polymer connection part that connects the mechanochromic color-changing parts, and a water-insoluble support part. The polymer connection part may have a higher elastic modulus compared to the mechanochromic color-changing parts.

Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to a method of assessing the hearing of a patient using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). The method comprises receiving at least one response signal from an optode placed on a scalp of the patient, the response signal comprising fNIRS data generated by the optode and relating to an aural stimulation received by the patient; comparing at least one parameter of the at least one response signal to a predetermined parameter value; and determining an auditory response of a patient based on the at least one parameter of the at least one response signal.

Abstract: A syringe with an integrated vein finder is disclosed, which illuminates a potential venipuncture site of a patient and identifies a vein that is suitable for venipuncture with the syringe, for blood collection or intravenous drug administration. The syringe portion of the system includes a syringe barrel and a pointed-tip needle projecting from the distal end of the barrel for venipuncture. An illumination module is coupled to the syringe barrel; it has an illumination source that projects an electromagnetic beam into an illumination zone distal the syringe's pointed tip, for illuminating and identifying a subcutaneous vein. The integrated vein finder and syringe system is operable by a sole clinician, such as a phlebotomist, who can easily manipulate the syringe and illuminate the venipuncture site with one hand, without assistance of another clinician.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.

Abstract: An implantable glucose sensor includes: a housing, two injecting electrodes for injecting current into the tissue, two sensing electrodes for measuring impedance in the tissue, a coil within the housing for powering the sensor via a power source, a circuit board within the housing, the circuit board being electrically connected to the two sensing electrodes and the two injecting electrodes and the coil, and a communication unit for communicating data. The communication unit is connected to the circuit board. The two sensing electrodes and the two injecting electrodes are arranged on an outer surface of a first part of the housing. The outer surface of first part is of a convex shape. The two sensing electrodes and the two injecting electrodes are embedded in the convex shape so that they are flush with the outer surface of the convex shape.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a continuous glucose monitoring device, in which a body attachment unit is manufactured so as to be assembled in an applicator, thereby minimizing additional work for a user in attaching the body attachment unit to a body, and allowing attachment of the body attachment unit to the body simply by operation of the applicator. In particular, a wireless communication chip is provided in the body attachment unit to enable communication with an external terminal, thereby enabling simple and convenient use without additional work of connecting a separate transmitter, and allowing easier maintenance. In addition, the continuous glucose monitoring device is activated by a user's operation after the body attachment unit is attached to the body, such that an activation start time can be adjusted to a time appropriate to the user's needs, and the continuous glucose monitoring device can be activated in a stabilized state, and thereby can monitor blood glucose more accurately.

Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure relate to a monitoring system comprising a continuous analyte sensor configured to generate analyte measurements associated with analyte levels of a patient, and a sensor electronics module coupled to the continuous analyte sensor and configured to receive and process the analyte measurements.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein include an analyte monitoring system including an application executing on a mobile device and an analyte monitoring system server. The application is configured to detect that a communication channel between the application and the analyte monitoring system server is non-responsive and taking actions in response or recommending options to correct the non-responsive communication channel. Techniques include receiving a notification from the analyte monitoring system server via a notification service server. In response to receiving the notification, output of a first connectivity alert is canceled. Also in response to receiving the notification, output of a second connectivity alert is scheduled to be output at expiration of a timer unless the mobile device receives a second notification from the analyte monitoring system server.

Abstract: A battery shell integrated analyte detection device is provided. A battery cavity is arranged within the transmitter, and the cavity shell is integrated with the shell of transmitter. The diaphragm, the electrolyte, the anode plate, the cathode plate and the pole ear are arranged in the cavity shell, the electrolyte insulation layer is also arranged in the cavity shell, to form the highly integrated analyte detection device with battery and transmitter integration, the shape and size of the analyte detection device are no longer limited by the shape and size of the button battery. After the integration of the battery and transmitter, the battery has more available space and smaller occupied volume, which can meet the design requirements of analyte detection device miniaturization.

Abstract: An apparatus for estimating bio-information, includes: a sensor configured to detect at least one first light signal and at least one second light signal, each of the at least one first light signal having a first light path from an object and each of the at least one second light signal having a second light path from the object that is different from the first light path; and a processor configured to: obtain a first absorbance based on the at least one first light signal, obtain a second absorbance based on the at least one second light signal, and estimate bio-information based on a difference between the first absorbance and the second absorbance.

Abstract: A blood oxygen concentration measurement device includes a light source unit, a light detection unit, a signal processing circuit, and a control unit. The light source generates a light signal. The light detection unit receives a penetrating signal generated by the light signal penetrating an object to generate a detection signal. The signal processing circuit receives the detection signal and processes the detection signal to generate a first processing signal. The control unit receives the first processing signal, calculates the blood oxygen value, the pulse rate and the signal strength index according to the first processing signal, and outputs the blood oxygen value, the pulse rate, and the signal strength index, or performs a low perfusion signal measurement process according to the signal strength index and the first predetermined index.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system and method for the non-invasive measurement of glycated hemoglobin, wherein the method includes: irradiating a measurement subject with first to third lights having different wavelength values by means of first to third LED modules positioned on one side of the body of the measurement subject; using a light detection unit positioned corresponding to the first to third LED modules to detect first to third derived lights derived from the first to third lights by passing through the measurement subject; generating first and second ratio equations, respectively, for first and second derived light sets composed of two of the first to third derived lights; and calculating concentrations of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and arterial blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) of the measurement subject by combining the first and second ratio equations.

Abstract: Estimation of a characteristic of a user's physiological signals can be improved using one or more calibration relationships that may be dependent on a characteristic of the optical sensor. For example, different calibration relationships can be used that are dependent on a spatial characteristic and/or that are dependent on a wavelength characteristic of the light emitting component(s) of the respective emitter of a channel. In some examples, a unique calibration relationship can be used for each channel. In some examples, a common calibration relationship can be used for multiple channels with shared distance and/or wavelength characteristics. Utilizing distance-dependent and/or wavelength-dependent calibration relationships can improve robustness of pulse oximetry measurements.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a medical device (1) for determining an oxygen saturation in a tissue of a subject, comprising: a sensor (2) comprising a flexible textile (10) comprising a plurality of first optical fibers (11) and a plurality of second optical fibers (12), wherein the first optical and second optical fibers (11, 12) each comprise a first end (11a, 12a) and a second end (11b, 12b), wherein the sensor (2) further comprises a first light generating unit (3) configured to generate and couple light of a first wavelength into the first ends (11a) of the first optical fibers (11) and to generate and couple light of a second wavelength into the second ends (12a) of the first optical fibers (11), the first wavelength being different from the second wavelength, wherein the respective first optical fiber (11) is configured to emit light via a light emitting section (21) of the respective first optical fiber (11) to irradiate tissue of the subject, the light emitting section (21) being arranged between

Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and systems for detecting alcohol concentrations of an individual, and in particular in vivo alcohol concentrations of an individual. Alcohol sensing compositions include at least one alcohol-responsive active area comprising a concerted enzyme system having at least a first enzyme and second enzyme capable of acting in concert to facilitate the detection of alcohol. At least one of the enzymes in the concerted enzyme system is a ketoreductase.

Abstract: A method for factory calibration of a sensor of a CGM system is disclosed. A processor receives an enzyme membrane thickness after each dip of a working wire according to first parameters. The processor receives a glucose limiting membrane thickness after each dip of the working wire according to second parameters. The processor determines a working wire diameter, and includes the membrane thicknesses. The processor in communication with the CGM system, automatically generates a correlation between the first and the second parameters to at least one of a factory sensitivity and a drift profile. The drift profile predicts a sensitivity of the sensor over time. The processor associates the at least one of the factory sensitivity or the drift profile with the sensor. The sensor outputs a glucose reading during in-vivo use based on the at least one of the factory sensitivity or the drift profile.

Abstract: The application concerns a stickpack-type packaging comprising an elongate foil tube having two transverse sealing joints, such that a tightly closed fill space is provided in the foil tube for storing a product. It is proposed that a single disposable test strip is arranged in the fill space, wherein the test strip has a chemistry pad for detecting an analyte in a sample, and the chemistry pad is arranged at a distance at least from one of the transverse sealing joints.

Abstract: The present application provides a micro red blood cell collection device for detecting glycosylated hemoglobin. By using the device, the extraction of packed red blood cells can be realized on one device by providing structures such as a blood-absorbing pad and a porous adhesive layer. The present application provides a method for collecting micro red blood cells. In the method, by using the device as a collection device, the micro red blood cells can be collected directly from the blood sample, thereby solving the defect of complicated operations required for sampling in the prior art. The present application provides a method for detecting glycosylated hemoglobin. In the method, by using the device to collect packed red blood cells and further directly detect glycosylated hemoglobin, the technical problem of inconvenient operation in the detection of glycosylated hemoglobin caused by the combined use of multiple devices in the prior art is solved.

Abstract: A system and method for collecting plasma comprises a control circuit configured to control operation of the system, the control circuit configured to receive one or more donor parameters. The control circuit estimates a physiological fluid amount of the donor based at least in part on the one or more donor parameters and calculates a target amount of plasma product comprising raw plasma and anticoagulant by multiplying a prestored constant by the estimated physiological fluid amount. The control circuit controls the system to operate draw and return phases to process whole blood into plasma product until a measured amount of plasma product in the collection container meets the target amount of plasma product.

Abstract: An information processing device 1X mainly includes an emotion acquisition means 14X, a deviation tendency identification means 16X, and an output control means 17X. The emotion acquisition means 14X acquires a set of target emotion, which is a target of emotion of an object person, and actual emotion, which is actual emotion of the object person. The deviation tendency identification means 16X identifies a deviation tendency between the target emotion and the actual emotion with respect to a mental state, based on the set of the target emotion and the actual emotion. The output control means 17X outputs information regarding the deviation tendency identified by the deviation tendency identification means 16X.

Abstract: An analysis apparatus for ADHD is suitable for receiving a plurality of sensing data from a subject. The analysis apparatus comprises a plurality of first stage processing units, a combinator, and a second stage processing unit. Each of the first stage processing units performs a first DNN processing for the sensing data respectively, such that a plurality of first learning results are generated. The first learning results are combined by the combinator into a combination data. The second stage processing unit performs a second DNN processing for the combination data to generate an analysis result.

Abstract: A urination monitoring system for a commode includes a housing coupled to the exterior of the commode, a vibration sensor disposed within the housing generating a vibration signal corresponding to vibration of an exterior of the commode, a signal shaping circuit coupled to the vibration sensor generating a processed vibration signal, a controller comprising a trained classifier coupled to the sensor receiving the processed signal and determining a urinary episode characteristic therefrom corresponding to at least one of a urinary frequency, urinary flow strength and duration, a number of episodes within a urination episode, a low strength and duration of sub-episodes within the episode and a display coupled to the controller generating an output the urinary episode characteristic.

Abstract: A dental prosthetic device includes at least an anchor portion and in some instances a prosthetic portion arranged to engage the anchor portion. A sensor device is arranged to be engaged with the anchor portion. When the dental prosthetic device includes a prosthetic portion, the sensor device is arranged to be engaged with the anchor portion, with the prosthetic portion, or between the anchor portion and the prosthetic portion. A method of forming a dental prosthetic device is also provided.

Abstract: An intravascular catheter for nerve activity ablation and/or sensing includes one or more needles advanced through supported guide tubes (needle guiding elements) which expand to contact the interior surface of the wall of the renal artery or other vessel of a human body allowing the needles to be advanced though the vessel wall into the extra-luminal tissue including the media, adventitia and periadvential space. The catheter also includes structures which provide radial and lateral support to the guide tubes so that the guide tubes open uniformly and maintain their position against the interior surface of the vessel wall as the sharpened needles are advanced to penetrate into the vessel wall. Electrodes near the distal ends of the needles allow sensing of nerve activity before and after attempted renal denervation. In a combination embodiment ablative energy or fluid is delivered from the needles in or near the adventitia to ablate nerves outside of the media while sparing nerves within the media.

Abstract: A biomagnetic field measurement device to measure a biomagnetic field includes a superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) sensor, and includes a flux locked loop unit. The SQUID sensor includes an adjustment device configured to adjust a loop gain of the flux locked loop unit.

Abstract: An electrode of an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a substrate on which an electrical circuit is mounted; a first electrode unit disposed on the substrate and electrically coupled to the electrical circuit; and a second electrode unit having conductivity and elasticity and in which at least a part of the first electrode unit is embedded, the second electrode unit being to be brought into contact with a living body.

Abstract: A brain wave measuring device (10) includes a band member (11) that is worn on a human head (99) by conforming to the shape of the human head, a plurality of electrode portions (13) that is provided on one surface of the band member (11), and conformance assisting portions (30) that assist the band member (11) in conforming to the shape of the head (99), in which each of the conformance assisting portions (30) has an ear attachment portion (40) that is attached to a human ear (80), an attachment portion (50) that is attached to the band member (11), and a connection member (60) that spans between the ear attachment portion (40) and the attachment portion (50).

Abstract: A biosignal electrode that includes a substrate having first and second opposed main surfaces; a conductive material pattern on the first main surface of the substrate, the conductive material pattern defining a plurality of open spaces extending through the conductive material pattern and exposing the first surface of the substrate therethrough; and a biocompatible glue material within the plurality of open spaces of the conductive material pattern.

Abstract: An exemplary system and method are disclosed for a wearable soft bioelectronic system configured with strain isolators that can isolate its sensor electrode or other sensors in proximity or in contact with the skin from temporary stretching and relative motion of the skin due to gross body movements, e.g., walking. The exemplary system employs hard-soft materials and an isolation structure that facilitates the use of a wearable sensor that can be placed on the surface of the skin and minimize motion artifacts in the acquired signals during physical motion by the wearer. The exemplary system can employ stretchable sensors in combination with the strain isolators.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for analyzing electroencephalogram signals can include a plurality of sensors configured to contact a skull and capture the electroencephalogram signals, one or more computer memory units for storing computer instructions and data, and one or more processors configured to perform the operations of clustering the electroencephalogram signals using at least stored objective data and added subjective data including patient profile data to provide clustered data results and predicting one or more among a medical diagnosis, assessment, plan, necessary forms, or recommendations for follow up based on the clustered data results.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for generating synchronous electrocardiograms based on two lead asynchronous electrocardiograms. According to the present invention, there is provided a method of generating synchronous electrocardiograms, the method including: collecting electrocardiogram data of a plurality of patients from a server operated by a hospital, and classifying the collected electrocardiogram data by style; constructing a deep learning algorithm, and training a constructed machine learning model on styles of electrocardiograms by inputting the classified electrocardiogram data into the constructed machine learning model; acquiring two lead electrocardiograms, measured at different times, using electrodes installed on the body of a measurement subject; and generating a plurality of virtual synchronous lead electrocardiograms by inputting the lead electrocardiograms of the measurement subject to the trained machine learning model.

Abstract: A state estimation device includes an information acquisition unit acquiring at least one of (i) electrode acquisition information indicating an electromagnetic time series that is a time series of an electromagnetic quantity that is an electromagnetic force, field, or energy applied to an electrode from which a signal indicating a state of a heart of an estimation target is acquirable or (ii) environment information that is information on a time series of an environmental quantity that is an amount related to one or both of a state of motion of the estimation target and an environment in which the estimation target is present; and an estimation unit using at least one of the electrode acquisition information or the environment information to determine whether an electrode event, which is an abnormality in acquisition of a signal indicating the state of the heart of the estimation target by the electrode, has occurred.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and devices for identifying increased likelihood of non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) in a patient based on ECG data. The methods can include determining based on the ECG data that the patient lacks ST elevation (STE) and that the patient exhibits a ventricular repolarization dispersion (VRD) score that exceeds a predetermined threshold value. The VRD score can be based in part on a T wave complexity ratio that serves as a temporal marker of VRD for the patient. Other markers of spatial and time qualities of repolarization can also be included in the VRD score. An elevated VRD score in the absence of STE can indicate a likelihood of NSTEMI in the patient and a potential major adverse cardiac event.

Abstract: Methods for local and remote physiological group brainwave synchronization are provided. The inventive methods rely on electroencephalography (EEG) devices for measuring the electrical activity of the brain. Said biological signals are processed to determine the level of phase synchronization within the group and individuals are rewarded using biofeedback techniques including audio and visual stimulus. The inventive methods provide for (1) brainwave group phase synchronization, (2) remote and large group synchrony and (3) variations that allow for applications ranging from flow, engagement, affinity, empathy, social closeness, creativity, brainstorming, communication, reconciliation, and trauma release.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a medical system (20) for measuring visual evoked potentials (VEP) of a person, comprising a display (2) for displaying images to be observed by the person with a single eye, and an image generating module (1), the image generating module (1) being configured to cause the display (2) to display a sequence of images comprising a first image and a second image. The medical system (20) further comprises: a plurality of electrodes (3) configured to be attached to the scalp of the person and to detect EEG signals indicative of electrical activity in the brain of the person in response to observing said sequence of images displayed by the display (2), an EEG recording module (4) connected to said plurality of electrodes (3), the EEG recording module (4) being configured to record said EEG signals, and an analyzing module (8), the analyzing module (8) being configured to derive from said EEG signals recorded by the EEG recording module (4) at least one visual evoked potential (VEP).

Abstract: Aspects of embodiments pertain to systems configured to perform neuromonitoring data analysis, by employing the following: receiving patient data comprising data that are descriptive of at least one physical stimulus applied to a mammalian subject for responsively generating at least one signal in a plurality of neural structures of the subject's nervous system; and sensor data descriptive of at least one neurophysiological response signal generated in response the applied physical stimulus. The systems are further configured to determine, based on the received patient data descriptive of the at least one physical stimulus and the generated response signal, at least one characteristic with respect to at least one of the plurality of neural structures of the patient.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a plurality of sensor-amplifier-filter (SAF) assemblies. Each SAF assembly includes a neuromuscular-signal sensor configured to detect a neuromuscular signal, a stage-one amplifier configured to amplify the neuromuscular signal into a stage-one signal, and a passive filter configured to filter the stage-one signal into a filtered signal. The electronic device includes a multiplexer configured to receive a plurality of filtered signals from the plurality of SAF assemblies, output a first filtered signal of the plurality of received filtered signals as a multiplexed signal while a select signal has a first value, and output a second filtered signal of the plurality of received filtered signals as the multiplexed signal while the select signal has a second value. A stage-two amplifier is configured to amplify the multiplexed signal into a stage-two signal. The electronic device includes an analog-to-digital converter configured to convert the stage-two signal into a digital signal.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring intracranial dynamics comprises the at least one sensing device (100): an electroencephalo-graphic electrode arrangement, which senses direct-current electroencephalographic signals from the brain, an optic measurement Marrangement (120), which directs optic radiation toward the brain through the cranium, and receives the optic radiation reflected and/or scattered therefrom, and/or a capacitive sensor arrangement (130), which senses electric potential signals of the head. The apparatus additionally comprises a data processing arrangement (150), which receives electric signals from the at least one sensing device (100), and determine data on at least one of the following dynamics: glymphatic activity, water within the cranium, brain tissue movements, water and/or electrolyte movements and intracranial pressure based on said electric signals from the at least one sensing device (100).

Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system includes a head-mounted wearable device with two current electrodes that provide input alternating currents over a range of frequencies to a subject during at least one intervention. The head-mounted wearable device includes at least two sense electrodes that collect voltage difference measurements in response to the input alternating currents. A measurement validation module applies a Hilbert transform or a Kramer-Kronig test to the voltage difference measurements to generate validated time-series impedance spectra. A cranial fluid dynamics module fits the validated time-series impedance spectra to an electrical circuit model to determine a glymphatic flow response to the at least one intervention.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system includes accessing neurophysiological and neurovascular data recorded during sleep. A device mounted on a subject's head during sleep can gather neurovascular data by measuring transcranial impedance. The device can be in the form of a single band, multiple bands, or a headcap that are worn on the subject's head. Electrodes located along an inner surface of the wearable device contact the subject's head and measure transcranial impedance. Transcranial impedance measurements are gathered from multiple locations on the subject's head and over multiple frequencies to obtain a more complete assessment of glymphatic flow.

Abstract: An apparatus for skin prick testing of immediate allergic reactions by a plurality of applied allergens. The apparatus is provided in three configurations including, respectively, a single head element, an arrangement of two rows of head elements, and an arrangement of three rows of head elements. Use of the apparatus forms the basis for a method of allergy testing, while the apparatus may be provided as a kit for allergy testing, the kit forming an assembly once combined. The kit includes the apparatus in a two or three row configuration, a lower tray with allergen cavities suitable for accepting the head elements of each apparatus, a top tray insert for stable and piloted positioning of each apparatus above the lower tray, and a removeable cover affixable to the lower tray thereby securing the top tray with one or more of the apparatus in an enclosed assembly formed by the kit.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present application, as a method of determining whether to output an alert of a user's thyroid dysfunction, there may be provided a thyroid dysfunction monitoring method including receiving a user's medication information from an external device; selecting a monitoring algorithm to be used to determine whether to output the alert on the basis of the medication information; and determining whether to output the alert on the basis of the selected monitoring algorithm.

Abstract: It consists of a system for palpation of the rectal face of the prostate that transforms the information collected into objective, reproducible and useful information. The system makes it possible to identify areas of high rigidity reaching the entire peripheral area, transforming a diagnostic maneuver for prostate cancer into an objective one, which until now has been subjective and unreliable. All this in a short space of time, carried out in a less aggressive and more objective way than rectal examination. The device consists of a manual electronic instrument with a handle (1) and a scanning rod (3), which includes at least two concentric force/pressure sensors of different heights, as well as an ultrasonic imaging system which, through means of connection to external devices for analysis/control, allows the data obtained to be analyzed and the anatomy of the prostate being analyzed to be visualized in real time.

Abstract: An electronic device called HELU (Hawaiian for tally) which can monitor medical body metrics and quantify/measure sexual performance as a number of strokes and pressure achieved as data for analyzing erectile dysfunction. The device can measure body metrics during sexual activity and at rest. The measurement data can be monitored, recorded and displayed, and analyzed/compared for a predetermined set of body metrics such as heart rate, pulse, blood pressure, calories burned, the tally and of strokes, and the pressure achieved during activity or at rest. The HELU communicates wirelessly to personal communication devices—smart phones, tablets, laptops, and personal computers. Analysis is supported by graphs displaying the data of body metrics and erectile dysfunction data. The data can be evaluated and considered for medical analysis, for physical status, for progress toward goals, and for games, competitive contests, and for personal amusement.

Abstract: According to an aspect, there is provided an apparatus for evaluating skin of a subject. The apparatus comprises a processing unit configured to receive one or more images of the skin of the subject from an imaging unit, wherein the imaging unit is arranged to obtain images of the skin of the subject; process the one or more images to determine a skin type and/or a melanin index of the skin of the subject based on one or more characteristics of a structure of a pigment network of the skin; and output a first signal indicating the determined skin type and/or melanin index.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for, and includes, a method of detecting tissue damage before it is visible on a patient's skin, comprising: measuring a plurality of sub-epidermal moisture (SEM) values at a single location at incremental times, calculating a slope between the latest SEM value and the immediately prior SEM value, comparing this slope to a threshold value, and determining that there is tissue damage if the slope exceeds the threshold value.