摘要:
The invention provides progressive addition lenses designed for uses in which a large region of intermediate refractive power is desirable. The enlarged intermediate region is provided without partial or complete elimination of the distance vision zone.
摘要:
The invention provides progressive addition lenses in which unwanted lens astigmatism is reduced and channel width is increased. The astigmatism reduction and channel width increase are achieved without functional compromise of the distance and reading zone widths, as compared to conventional progressive addition lenses.
摘要:
Methods and compositions are described for treating impaired neurological function, including altered state of consciousness disorders, in an individual who has sustained a brain injury comprising administering to the individual apomorphine. Methods and compositions are described for treating impaired neurological function, including altered state of consciousness disorders, in an individual who has sustained a brain injury comprising administering to the individual at least 1000 mg or more of L-dopa (levodopa) per day. The use of potent dopaminergic agents to stimulate emergence from an altered consciousness state, such as a coma, is disclosed.
摘要:
Breath test methods and apparatus for increasing accuracy and reducing the time taken to achieve diagnostically useful results. In order to determine when an increase in isotopic ratio of the exhaled breath is clinically significant, methods are described for the use of a variable and multiple threshold level; for reducing the time taken to determine an accurate baseline level; and for avoiding the effects of oral activity when making measurements. To increase measurement accuracy, methods are described, using the results of the breath tests themselves, of continuous and automatic self-calibration to correct for drifts in the gas spectrometer absorption curves. A method for increasing the spectral stability of cold cathode discharge infra-red light sources for use in breath test instrumentation is described. Calibration checking devices and methods of mandating their use at regular time intervals are described, to ensure maintenance of the accuracy of breath tests.
摘要:
The invention provides methods of treating an impaired neurological function associated with brain injury in an individual comprising administering to the individual an effective amount of modafinil. The use of modafinil, especially in conjunction with a neurorehabilitation program, is effective to improve or restore one or more neurological functions that were impaired due to brain injury in an individual.
摘要:
Breath test methods and apparatus for increasing accuracy and reducing the time taken to achieve diagnostically useful results. In order to determine when an increase in isotopic ratio of the exhaled breath is clinically significant, methods are described for the use of a variable and multiple threshold level; for reducing the time taken to determine an accurate baseline level; and for avoiding the effects of oral activity when making measurements. To increase measurement accuracy, methods are described, using the results of the breath tests themselves, of continuous and automatic self-calibration to correct for drifts in the gas spectrometer absorption curves. A method for increasing the spectral stability of cold cathode discharge infra-red light sources for use in breath test instrumentation is described. Calibration checking devices and methods of mandating their use at regular time intervals are described, to ensure maintenance of the accuracy of breath tests.