Abstract:
A foot-based wearable system disposed proximate to the dorsalis pedis artery can detect cardiac and muscular activities. Utilizing flexible iontronic sensing (FITS) technology, a sensing array detects both cardiovascular functions, such as heart rate, ECG, and respiration and motion artifact signals with a spatial reference to muscular activities based on the orientation of the array. Individual tendon responses are analyzed and correlated to different pedal gestures, from which multi-channel signals can be used to distinguish different activities. Wearable articles of the invention include a platform to simultaneously analyze both vital signals and body activities from the cardiac waveforms and muscular responses in a natural and unnoticeable fashion. The data-collecting wearable system provides a means to assess personalized health and daily activities on a continuous basis.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are formulations of nintedanib and salts thereof, indolinone derivative compounds and salts thereof for aerosolization and use of such formulations for the prevention or treatment of various fibrotic, carcinogenic, vascular and viral infectious diseases, including diseases associated with the lung, heart, kidney, liver, eye, central nervous system and surgical sites. Formulations and delivery options described herein allow for efficacious local delivery of nintedanib or a indolinone derivative compound or salt thereof. Methods include inhalation procedures, indications and manufacturing processes for production and use of the compositions described. Also included are methods for identifying compounds and indications that benefit by reformulation and inhalation administration.
Abstract:
The invention is composition and methods that restore balance to the stress-related steroidal hormone cascade. Upon co-administration, the compounds of the invention restore balance to the cascade and promote or restore normal function in patients suffering from a disorder having a primary psychological stress component. The compositions include a selected combination of isoflavones, alpha lipoic acid, and L dopamine or a precursor thereof, and are preferably obtained from the natural sources disclosed herein. The methods of the invention include administration to patients suffering from PTSD, fibromyalgia, endometriosis, and other disorders having a common chronic stress component.
Abstract:
The present invention is antibiotic compositions, ventilator based systems and methods relating to ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) and ventilator associated tracheal (VAT) bronchitis. Antibiotic combinations of fosfomycin and an aminoglycoside, preferably amikacin, are administered via an in-line nebulizer within the airway of the ventilator. Humidified conditions create an improved aerosol mist to treat VAP and VAT.
Abstract:
The invention is composition and methods that restore balance to the stress-related steroidal hormone cascade. Upon co-administration, the compounds of the invention restore balance to the cascade and promote or restore normal function in patients suffering from a disorder having a primary psychological stress component. The compositions include a selected combination of isoflavones, alpha lipoic acid, and L dopamine or a precursor thereof, and are preferably obtained from the natural sources disclosed herein. The methods of the invention include administration to patients suffering from PTSD, fibromyalgia, endometriosis, and other disorders having a common chronic stress component.
Abstract:
The construction of a chimeric Pestivirus by the identification of selected regions in the 3'NTR of the viral RNA genome is described where additional RNA sequences can be stably inserted. These sequence insertions in the viral RNA genome were stable in replication and capable of forming infectious, RNase resistant virus particles. This chimeric Pestivirus with a 3'NTR insertion can be utilized as a quality control material in analytical assays for RNA targets, including external, internal controls, quantitative standards in PCR and NAT nucleic acid assays.
Abstract:
Transgenes encoding exogenous antibodies are stably integrated into donor cells and are present in the somatic tissue of chimeric birds. The transgenes encode exogenous antibodies and are preferably expressed in the oviduct for collection in the egg. Tissue specificity is provided by selecting the content of the transgene accordingly. Birds whose genome is comprised of trangene-derived exogenous antibody-encoding DNA express exogenous antibodies having desirable chemical properties with increased therapeutic utility compared to antibodies derived from bacterial expression systems.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a nebulizer comprising of a medicine cup reservoir containing an aqueous pirfenidone solution a medicine cup reservoir cap, an aerosol generator, an aerosol mixing chamber to which freshly generated aerosol resides until inhaled, a one-way inhalation valve, a mouthpiece and a one-way exhalation valve. The invention allows atmospheric pressure to be maintained inside the medicine cup reservoir during nebulization and optimizes the volume of the aerosol mixing chamber to minimize freshly generated aerosol inter-droplet collision, impaction of aerosol to the aerosol mixing chamber wall, droplet growth and/or condensation during exhalation, prior to inhalation, or during inhalation. The larger aerosol mixing chamber volume also allows the aerosol to accumulate during the exhalation phase. Despite venting producing a larger generated aerosol droplet population mean compared to the non-vented aerosol generator, The combined effect of the invention increases device output rate of respirable aerosol droplets, increases pirfenidone Cmax and AUC to improve treatment or prevention of various diseases, including disease associated with the lung, heart and kidney, including fibrosis, inflammatory conditions and transplant rejection.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a nebulizer comprising of a medicine cup reservoir containing an aqueous pirfenidone solution a medicine cup reservoir cap, an aerosol generator, an aerosol mixing chamber to which freshly generated aerosol resides until inhaled, a one-way inhalation valve, a mouthpiece and a one-way exhalation valve. The invention allows atmospheric pressure to be maintained inside the medicine cup reservoir during nebulization and optimizes the volume of the aerosol mixing chamber to minimize freshly generated aerosol inter-droplet collision, impaction of aerosol to the aerosol mixing chamber wall, droplet growth and/or condensation during exhalation, prior to inhalation, or during inhalation. The larger aerosol mixing chamber volume also allows the aerosol to accumulate during the exhalation phase. Despite venting producing a larger generated aerosol droplet population mean compared to the non-vented aerosol generator, The combined effect of the invention increases device output rate of respirable aerosol droplets, increases pirfenidone Cmax and AUC to improve treatment or prevention of various diseases, including disease associated with the lung, heart and kidney, including fibrosis, inflammatory conditions and transplant rejection.
Abstract:
This invention discloses a valved stent for implantation at a dysfunctional or diseased atrioventricular valvular annulus. The valved stent is expandable from a collapsed shape to an expanded shape for minimally invasive delivery and has a low profile at the atrial or superior aspect to achieve improved hemodynamics and offers the capability to fabricate replacement valves having large diameters, The invention also includes a delivery apparatus uniquely designed for implantation of the valved stent and offering the potential for controlled and precise placement of the valved stent at the atrioventricular annulus. The invention also includes methods for use of the above devices and for treating diseased atrioventricular valves.