Abstract:
A method for applying an artificial subthreshold signal to a patient's gastrointestinal track for the treatment of obesity includes the step of detecting a change in a physiological structure of the gastrointestinal tract. The method further includes the step of applying the subthreshold signal to an external wall of the physiological structure of the gastrointestinal tract based on the change in physiological structure in order to increase the reception of afferent nerves associated therewith. Still further, the method includes the step of terminating the subthreshold signal in response to subsequent physiological events of the gastrointestinal tract.
Abstract:
An apparatus for the prevention of decubitus ulcers includes an overlay and a plurality of stimulation segments disposed throughout the overlay, wherein the stimulation segments provide stimulation. At least one sensor is disposed within at least one of the plurality of stimulation segments. A controller is electrically connected to the at least one sensor, wherein the controller gathers data from the sensor, processes the data, and transmits instructions to the stimulation segments.
Abstract:
A syringe (10) and a method of using the syringe (10) are disclosed. The syringe (10) includes a longitudinal body (12) having proximal (20) and distal (22) ends and including an aperture (26) between the proximal and distal ends. An injectable material, such as an adhesive bone cement, may be loaded into the body (12) of the syringe (10) through the aperture (26). After the injectable material is inserted, the aperture (26) may be closed by covering the aperture (26) with an aperture cover (16). The aperture cover (16) may be configured to slide into a position covering the aperture (26), or the aperture cover (16) may be placed in a position covering the aperture (26), such as by pivoting about a hinge (1114).
Abstract:
Compositions and methods of their use to adhere a variety of materials together are disclosed herein. The compositions include at least tetra calcium phosphate, an effective amount of a compound that is structurally similar to phosphoserine, and can be mixed with an aqueous solution. The compositions provide adhesive and cohesive strength in both wet and dry environments and exhibit significant bond strength upon curing.