Abstract:
An endoscopic system may include an endoscopic device and a control apparatus. The device may include a housing membrane having a distal end and a transparent outer layer around a periphery of the housing membrane and extending longitudinally from the distal end to define a side volume of interest, and an optical infrared sensor array comprising infrared sensors extending longitudinally along and circumferentially about a longitudinal axis of the device to detect infrared radiation over the side volume. The control apparatus may include a processor and a computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions that cause the processor to, determine temperature data for the side volume in response to infrared data from the infrared sensor array, determine if the temperature data is in a temperature region of concern in a vessel, and provide a temperature control signal to a subsystem to instruct the subsystem to reduce temperature in the vessel.
Abstract:
In some examples, nerves surrounding arteries or leading to organs are targeted with energy sources to correct or modulate physiologic processes. In some examples, different types of energy sources are utilized singly or combined with one another. In some examples, bioactive agents or devices activated by the energy sources are delivered to the region of interest and the energy is enhanced by such agents or the agents are enhanced by the energy sources.
Abstract:
A device and methods for the non-invasive manipulation and detection of target objects such as cells, pathogens, microparticles, and nanoparticles in vivo using an external magnetic field are described. In one aspect, a device and method for capturing and detecting intrinsically magnetic target objects or target objects labeled with at least one magnetic particle within the area of interest using an in vivo flow cytometer are described.
Abstract:
A measuring system (100) for continuously measuring body fluid constituents, said measuring system (100) comprising a microdialysis catheter or probe (110) comprising a microdialysis membrane (116) to be placed in a blood stream or in tissue fluid. The measuring system further comprises a flow through sensor (200) for continuously measuring the concentration of substances present in the fluid that has passed the microdialysis membrane (116). The measuring system (100) further comprises a waste container (126).
Abstract:
A system is disclosed that extracts bodily fluid to a reaction chamber for monitoring a substance or property of the patient fluid. In one embodiment, a pump is used to advance the sample of bodily fluid through a filter to produce a filtrate. Another pump advances filtrate into the reaction chamber, while another pump advances reactant into the reaction chamber. A sensor in communication with the reaction chamber determines a concentration of nitric oxide or one of its metabolic products. Methods are also disclosed.
Abstract:
Methods for monitoring cardiovascular conditions, i.e., hyperdynamic circulation, vasodilation, vasoconstriction, or central-to-peripheral arterial pressure decoupling conditions are described. These methods involve measuring a central signal proportional to or a function of the subject's heart activity and a peripheral signal proportional to or a function of a signal related to the central signal. Then calculating a time difference between features in the central and peripheral signals representing the same heart event. The cardiovascular condition is indicated if the time difference is greater or lower than a threshold value, if the time difference is greater or lower than a threshold value over a specified period of time, or if there is a significant statistical change in the times over the specified time period. These methods can alert a user that a subject is experiencing the cardiovascular condition, which can enable a clinician to appropriately provide treatment to the subject.
Abstract:
Utilization of a contact device placed on the eye in order to detect physical and chemical parameters of the body as well as the non-invasive delivery of compounds according to these physical and chemical parameters, with signals being transmitted continuously as electromagnetic waves, radio waves, infrared and the like. One of the parameters to be detected includes non-invasive blood analysis utilizing chemical changes and chemical products that are found in the conjunctiva and in the tear film. A transensor mounted in the contact device laying on the cornea or the surface of the eye is capable of evaluating and measuring physical and chemical parameters in the eye including non-invasive blood analysis. The system utilizes eye lid motion and/or closure of the eye lid to activate a microminiature radio frequency sensitive transensor mounted in the contact device. The signal can be communicated by wires or radio telemetered to an externally placed receiver. The signal can then be processed, analyzed and stored. Several parameters can be detected including a complete non-invasive analysis of blood components, measurement of systemic and ocular blood flow, measurement of heart rate and respiratory rate, tracking operations, detection of ovulation, detection of radiation and drug effects, diagnosis of ocular and systemic disorders and the like.
Abstract:
A drug delivery system provides for controlled mixing of drugs, using flow controllers to guide drugs into single or multiple catheters, enabling a single lumen catheter to dispense multiple drugs, diluting a concentrated drug to provide varying drug concentration, using a buffer fluid to deliver precise amounts of drug or to separate drugs within a catheter, and using a patient's bodily fluid as a diluent or buffer fluid. A drug testing/filler apparatus may be used prior to system use to facilitate filling of multiple reservoirs and may also be used for refilling. The system can provide bolus or continuous delivery and enable the measured delivery of drug to selected distal locations at independent rates. New types of catheter systems, catheter hub assemblies, and uses therefore are also described. New methods for promotion of healthy pregnancy and treatment of a developing fetus are disclosed.
Abstract:
Systems and methods of use for continuous analyte measurement of a host's vascular system are provided. In some embodiments, a continuous glucose measurement system includes a vascular access device, a sensor and sensor electronics, the system being configured for insertion into communication with a host's circulatory system.