摘要:
Aspects of the present subject matter are directed to a method comprising contacting an fluid, optionally containing an added organic material, with a non-thermal plasma to form a disinfection composition, wherein the disinfection composition is a liquid, and contacting a surface with the disinfection composition, wherein the surface is at least partially disinfected upon contact with the disinfection composition. Additional aspects of the present subject matter are directed to a method comprising forming a disinfection composition by contacting an organic material with a non-thermal plasma, wherein the disinfection composition is a liquid. A further aspect of the present subject matter is directed to a disinfection composition comprising an organic material contacted by a non-thermal plasma, wherein the disinfection composition is a liquid.
摘要:
A sensor system for measuring an elastic modulus and a shear modulus and a method for evaluating a tissue. The invention pertains to a method for determining the presence of and/or characterizing abnormal growths, using a piezoelectric finger sensor (PEFS) system. The PEFS system may be particularly useful for screening for tumors and various forms of cancer. Additionally, the PEFS system may be useful for various dermatological applications.
摘要:
A liver sinusoid model includes a generally planar substrate having first and second generally parallel microchannels formed therein. A microporous membrane is disposed between and separating the first and second generally parallel microchannels. A first layer of cells lines one side of the membrane in the first microchannel. The first layer of cells are all a first common cell type. A second layer of cells extends parallel to the first layer of cells in one of the first microchannel and the second microchannel. The second layer of cells is all of a second common cell type. A liver sinusoid bioreactor utilizing the inventive model is also disclosed.
摘要:
A tissue joining device and a surgical instrument for employing the tissue joining device are provided. The tissue joining device may be designed such that a first member may be inserted into a second member in discrete increments so that two lumen structures can properly be combined.
摘要:
Electrodes for intracorporeal and other uses are provided. The invention features sterilizable, braided electrodes which are formed of or include conductive elements in electronic communication with a plurality of sites for electrical stimulation or sensing. Other active elements may be included in the braided electrodes.
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The invention provides a method of diagnosing a disease or disorder featuring an abnormal level of a ring-containing molecule in a tissue. In one embodiment, a method of diagnosing organ transplant rejection is provided.
摘要:
The present invention provides a sensor system for measuring an elastic modulus and a shear modulus and a method for using the sensor system to evaluate a tissue by determining the presence of and/or characterizing abnormal growths. The method involves applying a set of forces of different magnitudes to one or more locations of tissue, detecting the corresponding displacements due to said applied forces, determining the forces acting on those locations of tissue which are a combination of forces from the applied voltages and the countering forces from tissue deformation, obtaining the elastic modulus and/or shear modulus for a plurality of locations, and determining abnormal growth invasiveness, malignancy or the presence of a tumor from said elastic and/or shear moduli.
摘要:
A method and apparatus for fabricating microbraided structures is provided. A microbraiding device includes first and second carrier members that are movable with respect to each other. Each carrier includes a plurality of shelters. Spool-less strands of microfiber are retained in shuttles that are movable between the first and second shelters under magnetic forces. The microbraid structure is fabricated as the shuttles move between the first shelters, and as the first carrier member moves relative to the second carrier member.
摘要:
Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RISs) are an emerging transmission technology to aid wireless communication. However, the potential of using RIS to mitigate directed energy weapons (DEW) is not widely recognized. Described herein are RIS (based on spiral antenna elements) to aid the mitigation of high-energy radio-frequency (RF) sources applied to a DEW. For example, integrating a broadband circularly-polarized antenna system with RIS technology can successfully mitigate DEW attacks across a wide range of frequencies regardless of how radio waves are polarized. A spiral antenna is simulated that operates between 1.3 GHz and 7 GHz with a 3-dB axial ratio bandwidth (ARBW) covering 2 GHz-7 GHz. Full-wave simulation results show the potential promising application of RIS for the mitigation of DEW attacks.
摘要:
Described herein is a method of diagnosing Lyme disease in a subject. The method includes determining a glycosylation profile of a protein whose glycosylation profile is associated with Lyme disease in a subject, and comparing the glycosylation profile of the protein with a predetermined glycosylation profile of the protein indicating free of Lyme disease or a predetermined glycosylation profile of the protein indicating Lyme disease. Further described herein is a method of treating and/or ameliorating Lyme disease in a subject. The method includes diagnosing Lyme disease in a subject and, if the subject is diagnosed to have Lyme disease, administering to the subject an effective amount of compound effective for treating Lyme disease. Further described herein is a method of evaluating a treatment for Lyme disease. The method includes comparing a glycosylation profile of the patient with glycosylation profiles associated with successful/unsuccessful treatments.