Abstract: Disclosed are various examples and embodiments of systems, devices, components and methods configured to provide enhanced resolution electrographic flow (EGF) spatial maps of a patient's heart, and subsequently to detect at least one location or type of at least one source, rotational phenomenon, or slow electrical conduction zone or area associated with at least one cardiac rhythm disorder within such maps. Data acquired using intracardiac electrodes and/or body surface electrodes are used in conjunction with EGF techniques to generate an enhanced resolution map corresponding to a spatial map. The enhanced resolution map is configured to reveal on a monitor or display to a user the at least one location or type of the at least one source, rotational phenomenon, or slow electrical conduction zone or area associated with at least one cardiac rhythm disorder.

Abstract: A device for brain activity of a mammal, the device having at least one earpiece including: a main body having an elongation portion extending along an elongation axis; and an earmold configured to be inserted into an ear canal of the mammal and having at least one electrode assembly, the electrode assembly including one measurement electrode arranged on an outer surface of the earmold and configured to deliver an electrical signal representative of the brain activity; a processing unit, wherein the electrode assembly includes at least one preamplifier positioned upstream of the processing unit in the direction of propagation of the electrical signal.

Abstract: A method and system for a user interface for artifact removal in an EEG is disclosed herein. The invention allows an operator to select a plurality of artifacts to be automatically removed from an EEG recording using a user interface. The operator pushes a button on the user interface to apply a plurality of filters to remove the plurality of artifacts from the EEG and generate a clean EEG for viewing.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing spatiotemporal sensory inputs to participants to produce a stimulus map of the brain. A code generation model is sampled with a first encoding vector to produce a first video sequence, which is output to provide a first spatiotemporal sensory input to the participants. Neural response measurements are performed while the first spatiotemporal sensory input is being presented to each of the participants. An outcome function is determined based on the neural response measurements. A second encoding vector is produced based on the first encoding vector and the outcome function. The method is iteratively repeated with the second encoding vector, and any successive encoding vectors, until a defined set of stopping criteria for the outcome function is satisfied. Upon satisfying the defined set of stopping criteria, a resulting spatiotemporal sensory code is stored to form part of a stimulus map of the brain.

Abstract: Systems and methods for assessing a neurological condition of a user includes detectors positioned at a surface of a skin of a wrist of a hand of the user. The detectors include a first pair of detectors configured to output a first output and a second pair of detectors configured to output a second output based on detected electrical potentials. Circuitry is configured to reduce amplitudes indicative of frequency components characteristic of ambient noise from the first output and the second output, generate data values based upon the first output and the second output, extract features from the data values including at least a feature based on relative amplitudes between the first output and the second output, and analyze the extracted features to assess the neurological condition of the user.

Abstract: The disclosed system relates to the diagnosis and correction of autonomic nervous system imbalance through the recognition and improvement of parasympathetic tone of a user using paced breathing and vibratory neuromodulation. The system includes a wearable IBI detector, software for analyzing PSD data and determining recommended therapy, a vibratory stimulator, and optional smart phone guidance. The IBI detector reads the pulsatile waveform to produce IBI data that is used to compute PSD data. The PSD data is analyzed for ANS imbalance indicators and therapy is recommended based on continuously updated information stored in a database. Results from application of recommended therapy are stored and shared and can be used to build a personalized training regime to strengthen parasympathetic tone.

Abstract: The invention concerns a system for assessing hepatic encephalopathy of at least one patient P, comprising: —at least one patient application module (PM) to take at least one animal recognition test for assessing hepatic encephalopathy, and to determine test results; —at least one interpretation module (IM) receiving the test results, and configured to interpret the test results in order to determine parameters of hepatic encephalopathy such as a risk thereof, —at least one practitioner application module (DM) receiving the parameters of hepatic encephalopathy to provide a diagnosis aid to a practitioner (D). According to the invention, the animal recognition test is based on animal images (TI) and corresponding text descriptions (TT) from a junior school repertoire, for easy and rapid tests; and/or the animal recognition test is made without colour shades parameters, for colour blind patients. The invention further provides a simple interpretation of the test results.

Abstract: A device for measurement of neurological and/or cognitive function of a user's brain to is disclosed, as well as a system for analyzing the measured activity to notify a user of such neurological and/or cognitive function for measuring brain capacity, output, tracking learning methods, seizure activity, sleep, and/or other related events to provide better understanding, efficiency, and predictability of a user's brain function.

Abstract: A system comprising an implantable medical device and processing circuitry. The implantable medical device comprises one or more sensors configured to continuously sense one or more physiological characteristics of a body of a maternal patient, and sensing circuitry operably connected to the one or more sensors and configured to issue one or more output signals indicative of the one or more physiological characteristics. The processing circuitry is configured to define one or more patient attributes using the one or more output signals; and generate an output based on the one or more patient attributes, the output configured to cause a computing device to provide an indication of preeclampsia of the maternal patient to a user.

Abstract: The present application discloses a device (10), a system, and a method for monitoring the penile tumescence. The device comprises a loop (3) positioned around the base of the penis. The loop (3) consists of two string threads mutually attached on both ends. Said string threads are wound up on a reel (1) having the centrally positioned spring (la). The movement of the reel (1) and the rotation of the magnet (2) indicate the penis diameter and the intensity of the erection. The magnetic rotary encoder (5) outputs the digital form of acquired data to a microprocessor (6). The data are preferably forwarded over a BLE communication module (7) to the mobile app, installed on a smart device that communicates with a remote computer.

Abstract: A method for monitoring treatment of a wound includes obtaining a photoacoustic ultrasound image of a wound on a patient. The photoacoustic ultrasound image is processed to extract information that is reflective of a rate of angiogenesis or oxygenation. A degree of wound healing is assessed based at least in part on the extracted information. The wound is treated based at least in part based on the assessed degree of wound healing. The treatment is monitored over time by obtaining and processing additional photoacoustic ultrasound images at subsequent times.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and apparatus for evaluating the flow of blood in damaged or healing tissue. The present disclosure also provides methods of identifying a patient at the onset of risk of pressure ulcer or at risk of the onset of pressure ulcer, and treating the patient with anatomy-specific clinical intervention selected based on perfusion or blood oxygenation values, or a combination thereof. The present disclosure also provides methods of stratifying groups of patients based on risk of wound development and methods of reducing incidence of tissue damage in a care facility. The present disclosure also provides methods to analyze trends of perfusion or oxygenation measurements to detect tissue damage before it is visible, and methods to compare bisymmetric perfusion values to identify damaged tissue.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and apparatus for evaluating the flow of blood in damaged or healing tissue. The present disclosure also provides methods of identifying a patient at the onset of risk of pressure ulcer or at risk of the onset of pressure ulcer, and treating the patient with anatomy-specific clinical intervention selected based on perfusion or blood oxygenation values, or a combination thereof. The present disclosure also provides methods of stratifying groups of patients based on risk of wound development and methods of reducing incidence of tissue damage in a care facility. The present disclosure also provides methods to analyze trends of perfusion or oxygenation measurements to detect tissue damage before it is visible, and methods to compare bisymmetric perfusion values to identify damaged tissue.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for characterizing eyelashes or eyebrows which is implemented by computer and comprises the following steps, which are directed toward:—receiving data corresponding to a set of pixels in a close-up image of a body area comprising a plurality of eyelashes, preferably the entirety of a row of eyelashes or of an eyebrow, to be characterized:—applying at least one step of computer vision so as to obtain, on the basis of the image data received, a numerical evaluation of at least one characteristic numerical parameter from among, notably, the number of fibers, an average length of the fibers, an average thickness of the fibers, and a curvature of the fibers.

Abstract: Pre-calibrated position sensors, and a computer or cloud based service are used to show motion in real time of the teeth and jaws depicting six degrees of freedom. The computer receives anatomically correct 3D images of any portion of the craniomandibular system with a position sensor(s) attached. The position sensor data is then transferred with wireless attachments to the patient to generate true to life motion of the digital 3D models of the teeth and jaws. The 3D models are then employed to provide various techniques for treating bite disorders.

Abstract: A system is provided for monitoring properties of oral soft tissues. An oral monitoring head comprises at least one sensing element such as a probe which can be provided among cleaning bristles. A tapping motion is imparted to the at least one sensing element and the force or strain or motion associated with the at least one sensing element is monitored to produce a force or strain or motion signal. From this signal, viscoelastic material properties for the material in contact with the at least one sensing element are derived. In one example, a gum health indication can be provided.

Abstract: An apparatus includes: a housing; and a sensor contained in the housing, the sensor configured to detect a characteristic due to a biting force applied to a mouthpiece by a user.

Abstract: A method of disease management using voice data and an apparatus for performing the method can including receiving, by a voice based disease management device, user's voice data. The method and apparatus can also include generating, by the voice based disease management device, disease management data based on the voice data. Optionally, the step of generating disease management data can include extracting context data and out-of-context data based on the voice data.

Abstract: A sleep system for a baby includes multiple sensors to sense environmental conditions and physiological parameters of the baby. The sensors are located beneath the baby's resting position and lateral to the baby's torso. The system includes a computer processor with a neural network trained to provide caregivers with personalized sleep improvement recommendations. These are delivered via a bi-directional graphical user interface that allows caregivers to provide feedback. The system employs federated learning for enhanced data security and continuous algorithm improvement based on aggregated data from a network of devices. Dual API architecture enables secure on-device data processing and the transmission of encrypted data to third-party developers, fostering an open ecosystem for innovation in infant care.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and associated processes and kits for diagnosing and treating mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea.

Abstract: A computing device is configured to identify a suitable patient candidate for denervation therapy. The therapeutic assembly includes an energy delivery element. The computing device is configured to obtain, for each location of a plurality of locations of a vessel of a patient, a corresponding indication of stiffness associated with the location of the vessel. The computing device is further configured to determine whether the corresponding indications of stiffness satisfy a homogeneity condition. Responsive to the computing device determining that the corresponding indications of stiffness satisfy the homogeneity condition, the computing device is further configured to output an indication that the patient is a candidate for a denervation therapy.

Abstract: This treatment support device is equipped with a fluorescence detection unit configured to detect fluorescence emitted from a fluorescent substance of a drug excited by therapeutic light used in photoimmunotherapy, a change information generation unit configured to selectively acquire first signal information corresponding to light in a first wavelength band, which is a wavelength band including a wavelength of approximately 770 nm, among signal waveforms of the fluorescence detected by the fluorescence detection unit, and generate first fluorescence change information, which is information on a change in fluorescence intensity in the first wavelength band, based on the acquired first signal information, and a notification unit (display unit) that notifies the treatment progress based on the first fluorescence change information.

Abstract: A system for detecting motion between an implant and a bone that can optionally include: a bone locator means configured to be coupled to the bone, an implant attachment means configured to be coupled to the implant, and a data analysis means. The implant attachment means includes a detection means, and the implant attachment means defines one or more apertures or surfaces for receiving a force from a force inducing means.

Abstract: A system is provided for assisting the development of an adult-child attachment relationship. One or more child physiological or behavioral signals are sensed for the adult and the child. An adult-child activity is chosen by the system and an association between the adult and child signals is analyzed so as to estimate a level of synchrony between the adult and child associated with the selected adult-child activity. An output is generated which depends on the level of synchrony.

Abstract: A breath monitoring apparatus is provided herein, the apparatus having one or more respiration sensors configured to output a respiration signal indicative of a respiration parameter of a user during a respiration activity: a feedback indicator configured to provide a sensory output to a user relating to the respiration signal; and a controller communicatively coupled to the respiration sensor and the feedback indicator, and configured to: provide instructions correlating to a desired breathing activity to the user during the respiration activity: receive and analyze the respiration signal output by the respiration sensor to determine a biofeedback score based on the respiration signal, wherein the biofeedback score is indicative of the user's respiration signal compared to the desired breathing pattern; and provide feedback to the user through the feedback indicator based on the biofeedback score, wherein the breath monitoring apparatus is configured to be wearable by the user.

Abstract: The invention is directed to systems and methods that can determine a user's fitness based on a single factor such as oxygen lung volume (pmVO2). A heart rate measurement is conducted on the user after the user performs a physical test specified by a fitness application of the system. The heart rate measurement is converted into a pmVO2 value and compared to pmVO2 values of other individuals. The system assigns the user a fitness grade based on the comparison result. The system further includes an artificial intelligent system that helps the user to move from a grade to a higher grade.

Abstract: A garment for bringing an EM transducer to contact with a thoracic skin surface area of a wearer is disclosed. The garment comprises a thoracic garment having a EM transducer placement portion and a pressure applying element associated with the EM transducer placement portion for applying a pressure on an EM transducer secured in an associated the EM transducer placement portion when the thoracic garment is worn by a wearer so that the EM transducer applies a respective pressure on a thoracic skin surface area of the wearer.

Abstract: A wristband for mounting a wearable device having a back case around a user's wrist to place the back case in contact with the user's skin. The wristband has a flexible layer with adjusting elements for adjusting the wristband to the user's wrist, coupling elements for coupling the flexible layer to the back case, and a buckle coupled to an end of the flexible layer. The buckle has a frame and a pivoting prong coupled to the frame for selective engagement with the adjusting elements. A tightening mechanism is arranged in the frame for obtaining a predefined adjustment of the wristband band around the user's wrist to thereby increase the contact of the back case with the user's skin.

Abstract: Exemplary implementations may provide objective, continuous, and clinically useful assessment of asthma control in subjects including young children using a device that is compact, non-intrusive, and simple. The device may include a water-resistant, flexible patch that can be comfortably worn for two weeks or more. In some implementations, the patch may resemble a Band-Aid® that is placed on the supra-sternal notch. The device may record respiratory sounds that can be analyzed to identify coughing and wheezing episodes. The device may operate in different modes including ones for assessment of nocturnal symptoms, exercise-induced asthma, and overall asthma control. The device may be useful for objectively assessing asthma control to aid clinical therapy, and for an improved way to diagnose exercise-induced asthma.

Abstract: An open catheter has at least eight splines making up a basket. Each of the splines includes at least six electrodes. An arm is provided connected to and capable of moving the splines from a closed position to an open position, and multiple positions therebetween.

Abstract: An example system includes an implantable medical device (IMD), processing circuitry, and communication circuitry. The IMD is configured to receive signals from sensors, determine a plurality of detected patient metrics based on the received signals, and store the plurality of determined patient metrics in the memory. The processing circuitry is to generate higher resolution diagnostic information based on the plurality of patient metrics during an initiated period of time, wherein the initiated period of time is initiated based on an intervention being provided to the patient and/or receiving a user input. The higher resolution diagnostic information is of at least one of the plurality of patient metrics and indicative of heart recovery. The communication circuitry is configured to transmit the higher resolution diagnostic information to indicate a degree of recovery for patient metrics indicative of heart recovery.

Abstract: A capsule for passage through a gastrointestinal tract includes an electrochemical sensor disposed thereon and circuitry disposed within it. The circuitry uses the electrochemical sensor to obtain a measurement of a parameter within said gastrointestinal tract.

Abstract: A cardiac health assessment system includes a memory, a circuit board, and a touchscreen controller integrated into a handheld electronic device (HED). The memory stores a classification model, a regression model, and instructions about a cardiac monitoring application. The circuit board includes a microphonic sensor, an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) sensor, a camera sensor, and a processor. The microphonic sensor captures cardiac sound wave signals indicative of the cardiac health of a user. The IMU sensor captures seismic signals indicative of the cardiac health of the user. The camera sensor enables visual data collection of tissue and photoplethysmography. The processor is configured to: execute the instructions, display commands to position the HED against the chest of the user, detect abnormal heart activity by deploying the classification model, and estimate intracardiac pressure by deploying the regression model. The touchscreen controller displays cardiac diagnostic information.

Abstract: A medical system includes a processing unit, a medical device electrically coupled to the processing unit, and an electronic assembly disposed at a distal portion of the insertion portion. The medical device includes an insertion portion configured to be inserted into a body lumen of a subject. The electronic assembly includes at least a first sensor, a second sensor, and a switch. The electronic assembly is electrically coupled to the processing unit. The switch is configured to switch between the first sensor and the second sensor based on an instruction of the processing unit.

Abstract: A system and method for predicting cardiovascular function is presented. The method includes accessing physiological measurement data and patient data from a patient. The method also includes accessing a neural network trained to predict cardiovascular function data using the physiological measurement data and patient data.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that facilitate visualizing how a user will appear in response to adhering to a health and fitness program. In an aspect, a system includes a reception component configured to receive information corresponding to a user's physical appearance and physical health, an analysis component configured to determine or infer one or more changes to the user's physical appearance based on predicted performance of a health and fitness program by the user and the user's physical health, and a visualization component is configured to generate a visual representation of the user based on the information and the one or more changes to the user's physical appearance.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present application provide a medical imaging method and apparatus. The method includes acquiring a region of interest on a scout image of a subject using a deep learning method, determining a geometric center of an organ of interest of the subject according to the region of interest, and, according to the geometric center of the organ of interest and a geometric rotation center of a medical imaging device, driving a table to move. According to the embodiments of the present application, automatic movement of the table is achieved so that the geometric center of the organ of interest is close to the geometric rotation center of the medical imaging device, enabling diagnostic images to have higher image quality, including a higher image resolution. In addition, rays passing through the geometric rotation center of the medical imaging device are fully utilized, improving the dose efficiency of the rays.

Abstract: An imaging system and a control method and apparatus therefor, a computer medium, and a program product. The medical imaging system includes an examination component operable to align a ray field with a target region of a test subject. The method includes: acquiring contour information of the test subject and initial position information of the test subject relative to the examination component; acquiring real-time position information of the examination component; determining a part of the target region that is located in the ray field based on the contour information of the test subject, the initial position information of the test subject relative to the examination component, and the real-time position information of the examination component; determining a target attitude of a filter in a collimator assembly of the medical imaging system based on said part; and controlling the filter to move toward the target attitude.

Abstract: Interstitial brachytherapy is a cancer treatment in which radioactive material is placed closely to the target tissue of the affected site using an afterloader (HDR-brachytherapy) or manually (LDR- and PDR-brachytherapy). For HDR-brachytherapy, the accuracy of this placement is calibrated using an external reference system that locates the radioactive material according to the radiation levels measured at locations around the source. At each of these locations, a scintillator produces light when irradiated by the radioactive material. This light is proportional to the level of radiation at each location. The light produced by each scintillator is converted to an electrical signal that is proportional to the light and the radiation level at each location. The radioactive material is located according to the plurality of electrical signals.

Abstract: Provided is a mobile radiographic imaging system that includes: a radiation generating apparatus that emits radiation; and a control means capable of setting the radiation generating apparatus to a plurality of modes including a first mode, in which the radiation generating apparatus performs moving image imaging with an allowable radiation dose, and a second mode, in which the radiation generating apparatus performs the moving image imaging with an allowable radiation dose smaller than the allowable radiation dose in the first mode.

Abstract: A heat dissipation structure and an inspection apparatus are provided. The heat dissipation structure includes: a supporting frame (50) configured to rotate around a central axis (O) thereof; a heat source (40) arranged on the supporting frame (50); and a radiator (30) configured to receive a fluid heated by the heat source (40) from the heat source (40) and input the cooled fluid to the heat source (40). The radiator (30) is arranged on a periphery of the supporting frame (50) relative to the central axis (O). When the supporting frame (50) rotates around the central axis (O), the radiator (30) allows air to enter into the radiator via an air inlet opening (30-I) thereof and to be expelled from the radiator via an air outlet opening (30-O) thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method, including: obtaining a first image from a first imaging modality; identifying on the first image from the first imaging modality obtaining a second image from a second imaging modality; generating a compatible virtual image from the first image from the first imaging modality; mapping planning data on the compatible virtual image; coarse registering of the second image from the second imaging modality to the first image from the first imaging modality; identifying at least one element of the mapped planning data from the compatible virtual image; identifying at least one corresponding element on the second imaging modality; mapping the at least one corresponding element on the second imaging modality; fine registering of the second image from the second imaging modality to the first image from the first imaging modality; generating a third image.

Abstract: The present invention relates to patient positioning. In order to facilitate patient positioning, an apparatus is provided that comprises an input unit, a processing unit, and an output unit. The input unit is configured to receive an X-ray image of an anatomy of interest of a patient obtained from a first image acquisition and a target set of pose parameters describing a target position of the anatomy of interest for image acquisition. The processing unit is configured to detect the anatomy of interest in the X-ray image, to determine a set of pose parameters describing a current position of the detected anatomy of interest in the first image acquisition, to determine a difference between the determined set of pose parameters and the target set of pose parameters, and to construct a trajectory that defines a sequence of sets of pose parameters for bringing the anatomy of interest from the current position to the target position, if the difference is equal to or greater than a pre-defined threshold.

Abstract: A system is described for generating a revascularization score for a blockage of a coronary artery in a heart. The system accesses indications of viability of myocardial tissue in the heart, a blockage state of the blockage that includes a blockage location and a blockage amount, and the perfusion territory of the myocardial tissue. Based on the myocardial tissue state, blockage state, and perfusion territory, the system generates a revascularization score for the blockage. The system generates a graphic of the heart that illustrates coronary arteries, myocardial tissue state, blockage state, and the revascularization score. The system displays the graphic to provide a visual representation of the revascularization score for the blockage of the coronary artery.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to parameter optimization. A parameter optimization method may include acquiring an initial exposure parameter usable by the medical device for performing exposure; acquiring contour information of a test subject and initial relative position information of the test subject relative to the examination component; determining an estimated attenuation amount of rays passing through the test subject based on the initial relative position information, contour information of the test subject, and real-time position information of the examination component, the estimated attenuation amount representing the degree of attenuation of rays from the radiation source after passing through the test subject, and the real-time position information of the examination component being position information of the examination component acquired in real time; and updating the initial exposure parameter based on the estimated attenuation amount.

Abstract: A method for determining relative detector element efficiencies in a positron emission tomography (PET)-scanning device is indicated. The method includes the steps of: a) acquiring a histogram of singles emission data by a detector of the PET-scanning device, wherein each bin of the histogram is associated to one of a plurality of detector elements of the detector and reflects the sum of singles emissions detected by the respective detector element during a certain period of time; and b) applying a spatial high-pass filter to the acquired histogram of singles emission data. Furthermore, a PET-scanning device configured to carry out this method and a computer program for controlling such a PET-scanning device are provided.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus for acquiring, processing and transmitting physiological sounds, which may include acoustic sounds from at least one organ in a biological system, may include a sensor for acquiring physiological sounds. Analogue signals representative of the physiological sounds are converted into an electrical output. The electrical output is converted to digital data. A processing unit processes the digital data in a manner selected by a user. A display device displays the digital data and can be customized by a user.

Abstract: A system for evaluating cerebrovascular function in a patient includes a respiratory monitoring device, a vascular monitoring device, an ultrasound transducer device configured to send and receive ultrasound pulses for measuring fluid velocity and fluid flow direction in a head of a patient, and a computing device in data communication with the respiratory monitoring device, vascular monitoring device, and the ultrasound transducer device.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an array measuring method and interpretation device for ultrasonic detection of middle ear effusion, including an ultrasonic probe, an ultrasonic receiver, an analog-to-digital converter, and an analysis unit. The surface of the mastoid is divided into a plurality of measurement areas, and when ultrasonic is used for non-invasive detection of middle ear effusion, linear discriminant analysis is used for pre-training to find the best detection position and weighting parameters thereof to obtain the accurate evaluation value.

Abstract: Diagnostic apparatus includes a plurality of antennas, which are configured to be disposed at different, respective locations on a thorax of a living body so as to direct radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic waves from different, respective directions toward a heart in the body and to output RF signals responsively to the waves that are scattered from the heart. Processing circuitry is configured to process the RF signals over time so as to provide a multi-dimensional measurement of a movement of the heart.