Abstract: A helmet, a physiological state detection device and a physiological state detection method are provided. The helmet configured for using the physiological state detection device includes a helmet structure module, a signal control module, an image capturing module and an information providing module. The image capturing module and the information providing module are disposed inside the helmet structure module and electrically connected to the signal control module. When the image capturing module is optionally configured to be used, the image capturing module can be allowed to be configured through the signal control module to continuously or discontinuously capture a plurality of eye images of a user. When the information providing module is optionally configured to be used, the information providing module can be allowed to be configured through the signal control module to present a physiological state signal corresponding to the eye images.

Abstract: An integrated window for a photosensor for use in an electronic device has first and second transparent regions separated by an opaque region. The first transparent region allows a transmitter to emit light out of the housing of the electronic device and the second transparent region allows a receiver to receive light through the housing. The opaque region is disposed between the first and second transparent regions to isolate them from one another such that the transmitted light is isolated from the received light.

Abstract: A body fluid analyte detection device includes an analyte detection module for detecting analyte parameter information, and a pasting module. The pasting module includes a tape and a protective film, the first side of the tape is fixedly connected with the analyte detection module, and the second side of the tape is coated with paste material. The protective film is fixed around the outer edge of the first side of the tape, and the outer edge profile of the protective film is compatible with the outer edge profile of the tape, and the rockwell hardness of the protective film is greater than the tape. The protective film can prevent the edge of the tape from warping, avoid displacement or shedding of detection devices when in use, ensure the normal use of the detection device, enhance the user's experience.

Abstract: The systems and methods comprising an automated prick nanoelectronics device with components: to select a seat of microneedles comprising of microneedles including: (i) a set of microneedles marked with one or more biomarkers of interest to the user; and (ii) number of set of microneedles included on the seat based on desired frequency of testing by a user; pop out the set of microneedles one at a time for testing based on the desired frequency of testing, to measure the biological signals based on the applied biomarkers on the microneedles in the set of microneedles and communicate the measured biological signals to a device selected by the user. Such a system could also work with a display or alert system and artificial intelligence-based analytics for the collected measurements of biological signals.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to systems for intravascular and non-invasive physiological and vascular parameter sensing. A system may include a wearable device, such as a watch, and a probe unit having a probe that may be inserted into the vasculature or subcutaneously to sense physiological and/or vascular parameters and send such parameters to the wearable device. The probe unit could be coupled directly to the wearable device or wirelessly coupled. A system could also include a parameter sensing patch that could sense additional physiological and/or vascular parameters. The physiological and vascular parameters can enable clinicians to make more informed decisions and can enhance tracking improvements or deteriorations in patient health status. The use of the physiological and vascular parameters may be particularly beneficial when a patient is receiving medication or fluid interventions or treatment plans.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system (10) for detecting physiological data of a person in-flight in an aircraft, including at least one aircraft seat (12) and/or at least one aircraft bed (112) and at least one detecting device (26) including at least one capacitive sensor (28) integrated in the aircraft seat (12) and/or the aircraft bed (112), respectively. The capacitive sensor (28) is configured to sense at least one physiological value of a person, when the person is arranged on at least a portion of the aircraft seat (12) or aircraft bed (112). The capacitive sensor (28) is further configured to generate at least one physiological signal based on the sensed physiological value. The invention also relates to a kit for in-flight monitoring of at least one physiological parameter of a person in-flight in an aircraft, including a system as described herein and an evaluating device.

Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a device (301) for processing a fetal heart rate signal. The device obtains a first fetal heart rate segment and a subsequent second fetal heart rate segment of a fetal heart rate signal, and a first uterine activity segment and a second uterine activity segment of a uterine activity signal, corresponding respectively to the first and second fetal heart rate segments. A fetal heart rate prediction model is applied to representations of the first fetal heart rate segment, the first uterine activity segment, and the second uterine activity segment, to obtain a predicted representation of the second fetal heart rate segment. The predicted representation is compared to the obtained second fetal heart rate segment to determine an anomaly score indicative of fetal health.

Abstract: A prediction device is equipped with a computing device and a communication device connected to the computing device in a communicable manner. The communication device acquires an AGEs measurement value of the subject a plurality of times in a time-series manner and acquires an SMI measurement value of the subject. The computing device calculates prediction information regarding an SMI prediction value, based on AGEs measurement values acquired by a plurality of times in a time-series manner and the SMI measurement value.

Abstract: Described herein are means for implementing a cloud-based health, nutritional, and body composition analysis platform, in which models are utilized to provide personalized data for health and nutritional counseling. For example, there is a there is a specially configured system (e.g.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method and system for predicting a likelihood that a patient is subject to one or more conditions. Retinal signal data corresponding to the patient may be received. Retinal signal features may be extracted from the retinal signal data. The retinal signal features may be applied to a mathematical model. The mathematical model may correspond to a condition. A predicted probability for the condition may be output by the mathematical model. The predicted probability may be displayed on an interface.

Abstract: A non-contact detection device and detection method for an electrocardiogram (ECG) signal are provided. The detection method includes: transmitting a first wireless signal and receiving a first reflected signal corresponding to the first wireless signal; pre-processing the first reflected signal to generate a first processed signal; capturing a first embedding from the first processed signal; generating an estimated ECG signal according to the first embedding; and outputting the estimated ECG signal.

Abstract: A continuous arterial blood pressure monitoring system includes a data receiving unit that receives a photoplethysmography measurement value and a non-invasive blood pressure measurement value, a photoplethysmography analysis unit that acquires a primary arterial blood pressure waveform from the photoplethysmography measurement value using a first learning model, a derived variable extraction unit that extracts a derived variable using the non-invasive blood pressure measurement value, a non-invasive blood pressure analysis unit that inputs the derived variable and the non-invasive blood pressure measurement value to a second learning model and extracts a second feature value, a blood pressure waveform prediction unit that inputs the primary arterial blood pressure waveform and the second feature values to a third learning model, and predicts the continuous arterial blood pressure waveform, and a blood pressure state prediction unit that predicts the blood pressure state of a patient using the continuous arte

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed to assist a subject by capturing streaming data from one or more sensors; applying one or more deep learning models to identify one or more activities of the person; applying one or more directed acyclic graphs (DAGs) to the streaming data and the one or more activities of the person to identify a pattern from the streaming data for alert or notification of one or more predefined conditions affecting wellness; retraining the one or more deep learning models based on the subject's usage patterns; automatically adjusting one or more notification thresholds based on the learned patterns; and generating one or more notifications or alerts to a caregiver or a family member to assist the person based on the learned usage patterns.

Abstract: A gantry has an X-ray detecting part and an X-ray generating part with at least one X-ray source. The X-ray generating part and the X-ray detecting part are rotatable around a scan region, wherein the X-ray generating part is configured to generate X-rays via the at least one X-ray source and to send the X-rays into any part of the scan region. The X-ray detecting part is configured to detect X-rays generated by the X-ray generating part, wherein the X-ray generating part is configured to dynamically adjust the generated X-rays such that at multiple rotational positions X-rays are selectively sent into a partial region and/or such that X-rays of different intensity are sent into different partial regions.

Abstract: Certain aspects pertain to methods and systems for compressing tomographic imaging system matrices and/or functional tomographic imaging.

Abstract: A method for determining a model characterizing an output from a photon-counting detector (PCD) used in a computed tomography (CT) system is provided. The PCD has a plurality of pixels. The method includes constructing a PCD output model that has a plurality of model parameters including a first model parameter set. The first model parameter set is dependent on an incident count rate on the PCD, and dependent on a pixel position in the PCD. The method also includes receiving calibration data acquired by scanning a plurality of combinations of basis materials, under a plurality of incident count rates. The method further includes estimating the plurality of model parameters based on the received calibration data.

Abstract: A system and method include generation of a first tomographic image of a subject based on first gamma rays detected by the detector while the detector is disposed at a first position with respect to the subject, generation of a second tomographic image of the subject based on second gamma rays detected by the detector while the detector is disposed at a second position with respect to the subject, identification of one or more structures of the subject depicted in the first tomographic image and the second tomographic image, and generation of a composite tomographic image based on the first tomographic image, the second tomographic image, and the identified one or more structures.

Abstract: There are provided: a compression plate for a medical imaging apparatus, which is used in a medical imaging apparatus including a radiation generation unit, a radiation detection unit, an ultrasound probe, and an imaging table disposed between the radiation generation unit and the radiation detection unit and which is used for compressing a subject by sandwiching the subject between the imaging table and the compression plate, the compression plate for a medical imaging apparatus including a polymethylpentene resin-containing material having a bending elastic modulus of 1 GPa or more and a thermal deformation temperature of 100° C. or higher, in which the polymethylpentene resin-containing material contains a polymethylpentene compound containing 1 to 300 ppm of a sulfur element based on mass; a polymethylpentene resin-containing material that is suitably used for the compression plate; and a medical imaging apparatus having the compression plate.

Abstract: A positron emission tomography (PET)-scanning device is provided having a detector ring for detecting emitted PET-radiation and a main supporting structure to which is attached a U-shaped portion with two arms for holding the detector ring between the arms (341). The detector ring is held by the two arms in such a way that the detector ring can be rotated about an axis of rotation that extends through the U-shaped portion, in particular through the two arms of the U-shaped portion. The main supporting structure has a guide rail to which the U-shaped portion is attached in such a way, that the U-shaped portion can be displaced along the guide rail, wherein the guide rail extends along an inclined direction relative to the direction of gravity.

Abstract: A computed tomography system comprising an annular x-ray source having a plurality of partial x-ray sources around an examination region and a detector annulus having a plurality of x-ray detectors around an examination region. The computed tomography system is configured to activate the partial x-ray sources individually during a computed tomography scan using a static x-ray source and a static detector annulus to generate absorption profiles of an object in the examination region from a plurality of directions. The computed tomography system is configured to at least one of generate at least a first x-ray spectrum using a first group of the partial x-ray sources and a second x-ray spectrum, distinguishable from the first, using a second group of the partial x-ray sources during the computed tomography scan, or is configured to record an x-ray signal in a spectrally distinguishable manner using the x-ray detectors.

Abstract: A method of controlling computed tomography (CT) scanning includes performing a scout CT scan of a 3D region of a head of a subject to be examined, using a CT gantry having an X-ray source and an X-ray detector both rotatably supported thereby, to produce image data. Anatomical landmarks are detected for identifying an orbitomeatal base line (OMBL), by inputting cross-sectional image data of the 3D region generated from the image data to a trained machine learning model. A tilt angle of the CT gantry is determined based on the detected anatomical landmarks. A diagnostic CT scan of the object is performed using the CT gantry tilted at the determined tilt angle.

Abstract: The present inventive concept relates to a radiographic imaging apparatus and a radiographic imaging method for determining a radiographic mode according to a type of a subject's breast. The radiographic imaging apparatus may comprise a radiation source; a radiation detector; a type determination unit configured to determine the type of the breast using a radiation transmission value for the breast obtained from the radiation detector; and an imaging mode determination unit configured to determine the radiographic mode for the breast according to the type of the breast.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an oral cone beam X-ray imaging system and its fast positioning method. The working modes of the imaging system includes an oral CT shooting mode, an oral panoramic shooting mode, and a head frontal and lateral shooting mode. The system includes a source, a flat panel detector, a rotating driving device, a data processing device, and a control device. The number of sources, flat panel detectors, and rotating driving devices is one to form a single-path imaging system. The working mode also includes a fast positioning mode to perform Self-Adaptation positioning of the imaging system based on the positioning result of the fast positioning mode. In the rapid positioning method, low-dose X-rays are emitted; CT images are received and reconstructed to obtain the current pose of the measured object; and based on the current pose, the imaging system performs Self-Adaptation positioning to perform imaging in the oral panoramic shooting mode or the head lateral shooting mode.

Abstract: A method for automatically adapting a collimation for a dynamic X-ray imaging, comprises: receiving criteria data for adapting the collimation, wherein the criteria data include first criteria and second criteria; acquiring optical image data from an examination object; generating an adapted collimation based on the acquired optical image data and the first criteria; acquiring an X-ray frame from the examination object with the adapted collimation; performing an automatic check of the adapted collimation of the acquired X-ray frame by checking whether the adapted collimation meets the second criteria based on the acquired X-ray frame; and generating a re-adapted collimation such that the second criteria are more likely fulfilled by the next acquired X-ray frame in response to the automatic check not being passed, or maintaining the adapted collimation in response to the automatic check being passed.

Abstract: A radiographic imaging apparatus of the present disclosure includes an image outputter outputting a first radiographic image included in continuous radiographic images obtained by radiographic imaging of a subject, an image brightness information extractor obtaining brightness information from the first radiographic image, a first irradiation condition calculator determining a first irradiation condition based on the brightness information, an irradiation controller controlling a radiation dose based on the first irradiation condition, a second irradiation condition calculator determining a second irradiation condition based on a second radiographic image generated based on the first irradiation condition when an imaging site of the subject is fixed, and a dose reducer reducing or maintaining the radiation dose based on the second irradiation condition.

Abstract: The invention relates to an interventional system comprising an introduction element like a catheter for being introduced into an object, for instance, a person. A moving unit like a robot moves the introduction element within the object, wherein a tracking image generating unit generates tracking images of the introduction element within the object and wherein a controller controls the tracking image generating unit depending on movement parameters of the moving unit, which are indicative of the movement, such that the tracking images show the introduction element. This control can be performed very accurately based on the known real physical movement of the introduction element such that it is not necessary to, for instance, irradiate a relatively large area of the object for ensuring that the introduction element is really captured by the tracking images, thereby allowing for a reduced radiation dose applied to the object.

Abstract: A radiation imaging system comprising a control apparatus that controls a radiation generating apparatus which exposes a radiation and a radiation imaging apparatus that detects the exposed radiation and generates a radiation image, wherein the radiation imaging apparatus has a first communication mode in which a signal related to a stop of exposure of the radiation is wirelessly transmitted and a second communication mode in which at least one signal not related to the stop of exposure of the radiation is wirelessly transmitted, and wherein communication in the first communication mode includes communication at power lower than communication in the second communication mode.

Abstract: A capability determination method includes: acquiring an imaging capability from an image obtained by a radiation detector by irradiation of a model with radiation; and outputting the acquired imaging capability in such a manner as to indicate a relation with a required imaging capability for a predetermined dynamic analysis.

Abstract: A wearable blood pressure monitoring patch for use with a mobile computing device is provided, the wearable blood pressure monitoring patch comprising: a flexible housing which includes a contact surface; an adhesive on the contact surface; an array of ultrasound transducers embedded in the flexible housing and facing the contact surface; a high-speed analogue to digital converter in electrical communication with the array of ultrasound transducers; and a microprocessor which includes a wireless radio for transmitting ultrasound data to the mobile computing device and is in electronic communication with the high speed analogue to digital converter. A system which includes the mobile computing device is also provided.

Abstract: A system and method are presented for treating targeted tissue using cryoablation. A linear endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) device is positioned adjacent the targeted tissue and is used to guide a percutaneously inserted cryoprobe into the targeted tissue. The EBUS device is partially rotated in order to create multiple image slices that are combined together. To overcome the acoustic shadow created by the ice ball, a 3D model is created of the ice ball based on the locations identified on visible portion of the ice ball's peripheral surface. These locations are mirrored across an axis defined for the cryoprobe to define an approximate location for the hidden, non-visible periphery. This model is then displayed along with the location of the targeted tissue and an indication of the killing zone of the ice ball defined by a selected isotherm.

Abstract: An ultrasound imaging system including an image processor configured to receive input data for capturing ultrasound images of a region of interest. The ultrasound images are taken along a first plane; and the input data further includes an indication that a needle will be inserted into the region of interest. The system can capture a plurality of ultrasound images of the region of interest along the first plane. The system can determine one or more high-confidence areas of the region of interest where the needle will intersect the first plane. Each high-confidence area is based on a probability that the needle will intersect the first plane at any portion of the high-confidence area; and display one or more on-screen markers corresponding to the one or more high-confidence areas in conjunction with the plurality of ultrasound images on the display.

Abstract: A method for providing a visualized likelihood of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) for a subject, comprising: (i) receiving (120) a result of an ultrasound analysis of the subject's heart; (ii) extracting (130), from the received ultrasound analysis, a plurality of ultrasound biomarkers; (iii) receiving (122) a cardiac stiffness measurement for the subject; (iv) receiving (124) clinical information about the subject; (v) analyzing (140), using a trained heart failure model, the plurality of ultrasound biomarkers, the cardiac stiffness measurement, and the clinical information about the subject to generate a likelihood of at least one of a plurality of HFpEF etiologies, wherein the likelihood of at least one of a plurality of HFpEF etiologies comprises a likelihood that the subject is experiencing heart failure with preserved ejection fraction; and (vi) displaying (150) a visualization of the generated likelihood of at least one of a plurality of HFpEF etiologies.

Abstract: Ultrasound images of a patient's cornea or sclera include speckles that can be tracked between frames to measure tissue displacement, such as during a heartbeat that changes intraocular pressure. Speckle tracking techniques and noise reduction filters allow for the strain within the tissue to be calculated and compared to known thresholds to determine stiffness. These measures will be used to diagnose keratoconus and other ophthalmology disorders at an early stage, as an abnormally low stiffness or heterogeneity in stiffness will indicate high risk for progression of certain diseases.

Abstract: For an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus, a learning model is trained to output an image adjustment parameter suitable for ultrasound data from input ultrasound data. A specific region decision unit specifies a specific region in a data space of the ultrasound data. A specific parameter decision unit inputs specific region data, which is ultrasound data of an inside of the specific region in the ultrasound data that is a processing target, to the trained learning model, and decides a specific parameter based on output of the learning model. An image quality adjustment processing unit executes image quality adjustment processing based on the specific parameter on the ultrasound data of the inside of the specific region, and executes image quality adjustment processing using a predetermined parameter for image quality adjustment different from the specific parameter on the ultrasound data of an outside of the specific region.

Abstract: A positioning arm apparatus for an ultrasound head is provided. The positioning arm apparatus for an ultrasound head according to an embodiment may constantly move the ultrasound head without change in height of the ultrasound head according to a moving distance by simultaneous rotation at two positions and tilting motion at one position. Also, the positioning arm apparatus may be miniaturized and lightweight since it is operated with a mechanical mechanism, and may provide strong fixing strong and easy maneuverability.

Abstract: Ultrasound systems and devices are provided that facilitate positioning and orientation of an ultrasound beam relative to the vasculature of the patient for the detection of Doppler signals from vessels and the determination of a hemodynamic measure. In some example embodiments, a support structure, such as a patch, is provided that supports one or more ultrasound transducers relative to a coupling component, the support structure being removably attachable to a skin surface of a subject. Control and processing circuitry is connectable to the one or more ultrasound transducers to generate ultrasound beams, receive ultrasound signals, and process the received ultrasound signals to provide a Doppler signal and determine an associated hemodynamic measure. In some example implementations, the example embodiments disclosed herein may be employed to determine a hemodynamic measure associated with blood flow with major and/or minor vessels of the pedal arch, such as a pedal acceleration time.

Abstract: Provided is an ultrasound diagnostic device comprising: a sheet material that is capable of being attached to a surface of a living body and has a two-dimensional code drawn on a surface thereof; an ultrasonic transducer; a probe; an imaging device that is provided to the probe and is capable of imaging the two-dimensional code; an inclination angle sensor provided to the probe; a probe specifying unit configured to specify a position of the probe on the surface of the living body based on the two-dimensional code imaged by the imaging device, and specify an inclination angle of the probe with respect to a vertical direction based on a detection result given by the inclination angle sensor; and an image generating unit configured to generate a diagnostic image indicating a result of ultrasound diagnostic of the living body based on the ultrasonic wave echo.

Abstract: Provided herein are a probe sealing structure and an ultrasonic probe. The probe sealing structure includes an outer pipe and a flexible driving shaft. A locking connector is arranged at a proximal end of the outer pipe. A blocking part is arranged in the locking connector and divides an inner part of the locking connector into two cavities. The flexible driving shaft is arranged in the outer pipe and the locking connector in a penetrating manner. A rotary inner core is arranged at a proximal end of the flexible driving shaft, and is inserted into a through hole of the blocking part. N sealing parts are movably sleeved outside one side, close to the blocking part, of the rotary inner core, and N is a positive integer, so as to realize sealing between the two cavities by the sealing parts.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus configured to process information acquired from a probe including a base having flexibility to bend along a surface of subject's body and a plurality of ultrasound transducers arranged on the base at predetermined intervals. The information processing apparatus includes a controller configured to acquire transmission information, which relates to ultrasound emitted from the ultrasound transducers of the probe whose base is attached to the subject along the surface of the subject's body, and first reception information, which relates to first reflection received by first ultrasound transducers of the ultrasound transducers after the ultrasound is reflected by a first target, and calculate parameters, which relate to a curve of the base, from the transmission information, the first reception information, and the predetermined intervals between the first ultrasound transducers.

Abstract: Systems and methods of 3D ultrasound imaging with one or more “thick-slice” 3D ultrasound imaging zones and one or more 2D ultrasound zones using a multi-zone, multi-frequency image reconstruction scheme with subzone blending. The first zone can be a thick-slice imaging zone and the second and third zones are 2D imaging zones. The first zone and the second zone can be thick-slice imaging zones and the third zone can be a 2D imaging zone. The first zone can be a 2D imaging zone, the second zone can be a thick-slice imaging zone and the third zone can be a 2D imaging zone. A method includes imaging a first zone using plane wave imaging, a second zone using tissue harmonic imaging, and a third zone using fundamental and subharmonic deep imaging. The depth of each zone can vary based on the ultrasonic array and the F # used for imaging the zone.

Abstract: A system and method for performing ultrasound scans is provided. One embodiment of the ultrasonagraphic system acquires sonogram information from a series of ultrasonic scans of a human subject. The series of ultrasound scans are taken over a portion of interest on the human subject which has their underlying bone structure or other ultrasound discernable organ that is under examination. The data from the series of scans are synthesized into a single data file that corresponds to a three-dimensional (3D) image and/or 3D model of the underlying bone structure or organ of the examined human subject.

Abstract: The medical image diagnosis system comprises processing circuitry configured to set values of an image quality indicator selected by a user regarding multiple types of the image quality indicator to display a medical image as an anchor, and generate a first thumbnail image based on the anchor; cause a display to display the first thumbnail image; generate a plurality of second thumbnail images by respectively increasing or decreasing the multiple types of the image quality indicator from the anchor; cause the display to display the plurality of second thumbnail images; calculate a new image quality indicator adjusted with a variable step width; and generate a new first thumbnail image by using a new anchor, display the new first thumbnail image, generate a plurality of new second thumbnail images based on the values of the new image quality indicator, and display the plurality of new second thumbnail images.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a wearable medical device. The device includes an attachment component that at least temporarily secures the wearable medical device to skin of a user. The device further includes one or more sensors configured to capture data indicative of one or more fertility characteristics of the user.

Abstract: Disclosed are filtering face masks. The face mask includes a mask body having an upper portion of a first material and configured to cover a user's nostrils: a lower portion of a second material configured to cover the user's mouth; and a divider configured to separate the upper portion and the lower portion. The first material, second material, or both include a filtration material. The face mask may include a sample collection material. The sample collection material may be provided as an insert.

Abstract: A medical device having a handle and an elongate member extending from the handle is provided. The elongate member defines an elongate member lumen where a biopsy needle extends through the elongate member lumen. The medical device has an imaging device extending through a biopsy needle lumen of the biopsy needle. The imaging device extends between a proximal end of the biopsy needle and a distal end of the biopsy needle. The medical device has an elongate member opening at a distal end of the elongate member and a biopsy needle deployment feature proximate to the elongate member opening. The biopsy needle deployment feature moves between a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration, the biopsy needle extends past the elongate member opening and in the second configuration the biopsy needle extends through the elongate member opening.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a skin treatment system comprises a main body portion, a waste container configured to be removably secured to the main body portion, a tip configured to be removably secured to the main body portion, a pump, at least one fluid delivery conduit placing an interior of a treatment material container secured to the receiving area in fluid communication with the tip, and at least one waste conduit placing the at least one waste port of the tip in fluid communication with the pump.

Abstract: The systems and devices disclosed herein can include a force transfer mechanism that permits force transfer between an instrument device manipulator and a tool coupled to the instrument device manipulator. The force transfer mechanism can include a first alignment member and a second alignment member. The first alignment member can have a disengaged position in which the first alignment member is out of engagement with the second alignment member, thereby reducing or preventing engagement between an instrument device manipulator base driveshaft and a tool driveshaft and permitting rotation of the base driveshaft relative to the tool driveshaft. When in an engaged position, the second alignment member can permit engagement between the base driveshaft to the tool driveshaft and transfer of rotary motion from the base driveshaft to the tool driveshaft. Additionally, the present disclosure also relates to methods of preparing and using a medical robotic system.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an articulation joint that can include a plurality of articulation links, wherein each articulation link can include an elongate body having a proximal end, a distal end, an outer surface, and a first lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end. Each articulation link can further include a plurality of arms extending radially outward from the elongate body, wherein each arm includes an inner end attached to the outer surface of the elongate body and a second lumen extending from a proximal side of the arm to a distal side of the arm. The articulation joint can also include a bending member positioned within the first lumen of the elongate body and a control member positioned within a plurality of second lumens, wherein each of the plurality of second lumens includes a common longitudinal axis.

Abstract: An apparatus for performing a biopsy and preventing hemorrhaging at the site of the biopsy is disclosed herein. Methods of preventing hemorrhaging at the site of a biopsy by sealing or repairing damaged tissue are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sealing device for repair of cardiac and vascular defects or tissue opening such as a patent foramen ovale (PFO) or shunt in the heart, the vascular system, etc. and particularly provides an occluder device and trans-catheter occluder delivery system. The sealing device would have improved conformity to heart anatomy and be easily deployed, repositioned, and retrieved at the opening site.