摘要:
An apparatus for applying Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to the brain of an individual comprising: a head mount; a plurality of magnet assemblies for releasable mounting on the head mount; each of the magnet assemblies comprises a permanent magnet, and at least one of (i) a movement mechanism for moving the permanent magnet and/or (ii) a magnetic shield shutter mechanism, to provide a rapidly changing magnetic field; and a computerized controller for operating at least one of the movement mechanism and the magnetic shield shutter mechanism of at least one of the magnet assemblies to apply a rapidly changing magnetic field to the brain of the individual, wherein the computerized controller is configured to provide one of intermittent oscillatory stimulation and continuous oscillatory stimulation, to induce weak electric currents in the brain of an individual so as to modify the natural electrical activity of the brain of the individual.
摘要:
Disclosed herein are methods for scoring a patient on a liver transplant list, methods of performing a liver transplant, methods of determining expected post-transplant mortality in a subject, and methods of determining expected sepsis. The disclosed methods can be used to avoid futile transplantation, avoid wasting organs, and promote efficient management of organ placement. These methods involve assaying a sample from the subject for T cell receptor (TCR) repertoire.
摘要:
Exemplified methods and apparatus use assess electrical coupling between an ablative catheter and the esophagus using measurements of electrical impedance to beneficially predict esophageal damage prior to ablation and to detect on-going esophageal damage during ablation. The technology facilitates the determination of regional variations of electrical coupling between the esophagus and the ablation catheter to infer the risk of the esophagus and its nearby structures.
摘要:
Disclosed are biocompatible, biodegradable, implantable devices for the controlled release of bioactive molecules. In particular embodiments, nanotechnology-based tunable implants are disclosed for 1) localized delivery of analgesics to treat postoperative pain; 2) sustained delivery of growth factors to promote vascularization; and 3) directing tissue regeneration, including the self-direction of autologous stem cells for organ remodeling.
摘要:
Disclosed are compositions and methods for electroporation that provide for high payload of a therapeutic agent into a cell. Electroporation buffer solutions comprising a plurality of buffering agents, at least one salt, a carbon polyol, and optionally an acid, wherein the plurality of buffering agents and acid are in an amount such that the pH of the electroporation buffer solution is from about 4.5 to about 5 are disclosed. Kits comprising the electroporation buffer solutions, and optionally a therapeutic agent, are also disclosed. Methods of introducing doxorubicin into immune cells to form a cellular vector, using the electroporation buffer solutions, and compositions produced therefrom are also described. The compositions comprising the cellular vectors can be used to treat a cancerous tissue in a subject, such as the lungs.
摘要:
Apparatus for determining the quantity of a target analyte present in a sample, the apparatus comprising: a first plate comprising a plurality of recesses arranged to form a plurality of rows extending parallel to one another, and a plurality of channels extending perpendicularly to the plurality of rows of the first plate; and a second plate comprising a plurality of recesses arranged to form a plurality of rows extending parallel to one another, and a plurality of channels extending perpendicularly to the plurality of rows of the second plate; wherein the first plate and the second plate are assembled together so that the first plate is positioned against the second plate and the recesses of the first plate communicate with the recesses of the second plate so as to form a plurality of sample rows, a plurality of control rows, and an ink row disposed between the plurality of sample rows and the plurality of control rows.
摘要:
Systems and methods for monitoring medical procedures. Particular embodiment's relate to monitoring medical procedures performed in operating room environments through the use of various types of sensors, including for example, wireless electroencephalography (EEG) monitoring systems. Presented are systems and methods directed to a monitor medical procedures, including in particular the mental state of medical personnel associated with such procedures. Exemplary embodiment's of the present disclosure relate to systems and methods for monitoring medical procedures. Particular embodiment's relate to monitoring medical procedures performed in operating room environments through the use of various types of sensors, including for example, wireless electroencephalography (EEG) monitoring systems.
摘要:
Embodiments of the disclosure concern methods and compositions for treating a subject with cancer, including overcoming resistance to a cancer drug using non-invasive radiotherapy frequency in combination with cancer drugs. In particular embodiments, radiofrequency therapy and cancer drugs in combination provide a synergistic benefit for cancer therapy. Use of radiofrequency therapy is an effective means to facilitate transport and perfusion of the cancer drugs in the subject.
摘要:
Apparatus for isolating an individual cell from a group of cells and transferring that isolated cell to a desired location, the apparatus comprising: a single-cell pipette tip, the single-cell pipette tip comprising: a structure having a distal end; a Y-shaped microchannel formed in the structure, the Y-shaped microchannel comprising a base microchannel, a first branch microchannel and a second branch microchannel, wherein the base microchannel extends to the distal end of the structure, the first branch microchannel is connectable to a first pressure channel, the second branch microchannel is connectable to a second pressure channel, and a single-cell trap is disposed in the base microchannel, distal to the convergence of the base microchannel with the first branch microchannel and the second branch microchannel.
摘要:
Apparatus for applying Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to an individual, wherein the apparatus comprises: a head mount for disposition on the head of an individual; and a plurality of magnet assemblies for releasable mounting on the head mount, wherein each of the magnet assemblies comprises a permanent magnet, and at least one of (i) a movement mechanism for moving the permanent magnet and/or (ii) a magnetic shield shutter mechanism, for selectively providing a rapidly changing magnetic field capable of inducing weak electric currents in the brain of an individual so as to modify the natural electrical activity of the brain of the individual; wherein the number of magnet assemblies mounted on the head mount, their individual positioning on the head mount, and their selective provision of a rapidly changing magnetic field is selected so as to allow the spatial, strength and temporal characteristics of the magnetic field to be custom tailored for each individual, whereby to provide individual-specific TMS therapy, to assist in diagnosis or to map out brain function in neuroscience research.