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Simultaneous Ambulatory Pulse Oximetry and Ph Monitoring for the Diagnosis of Gerd-related Respiratory Disease
Respiratory diseases related to gastroesophageal reflux disease in a patient are diagnosed by detecting esophageal or pharyngeal impedance and pH in the patient, detecting oxygen saturation in the patient, and diagnosing the respiratory diseases from the esophageal or pharyngeal impedance, the pH, a
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Cmos Image Sensor on Stacked Semiconductor-on-insulator Substrate and Process for Making Same
Methods and apparatus for producing a CMOS image sensor result in a plurality of photo sensitive layers (A,B,C ); each layer including: a glass or glass ceramic substrate (102A, 102B, 102C) having first (102A-1, 102B-1, 102C-19 and second (102A-2, 102B-2, 102C-2) spaced-apart surfaces; a semiconduct
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Dc-stamp Antibodies
Provided herein are antibodies that specifically bind an epitope of DC-STAMP. Specifically, provided herein are monoclonal antibodies that bind an epitope of DC-STAMP, wherein the epitope comprises the amino acid sequence Glu-Val-His-Leu-Lys-Leu-His-Gly-Glu-Lys-Gln-Gly-Thr-Gln (SEQ ID NO:1). Optiona
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Use of Biliverdin Reductase (bvr) and Bvr Peptide Fragments to Treat Coronary Disorders
The present invention relates to methods and compositions for treating coronary disorders and preventing cardiac cell death that involve the use of biliverdin reductase ("BVR") or BVR peptides to stabilize the expression and activity of intracellular HO-2 in cardiac cells. The present invention also
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Methods and Compositions Related to Tr4 Ligand
Disclosed are compositions and methods related to TR4 and aging.
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Arrayed Detector System for Measurement of Influenza Immune Response
A sensor chip for detecting an immune response against an influenza virus, the sensor chip including a substrate having a surface and a plurality of hemagglutinin polypeptides bound to discrete locations on the surface of the substrate, each hemagglutinin polypeptide having a hemagglutinin epitope.
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Recombinant Factor Viii Having Increased Stability.
The present invention relates to a recombinant factor VIII that includes one or more mutations that result in enhanced stability of both factor VIII and factor VIIIa. Methods of making and using the recombinant factor VlIl, and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same are also disclosed. The
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Helper Virus-Free Herpesvirus Amplicon Particles and Uses Thereof
The invention features new helper virus-free methods for making herpesvirus amplicon particles that can be used in immunotherapies, including those for treating any number of infectious diseases and cancers (including chronic lymphocytic leukemia, other cancers in which blood cells become malignant,
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Intraocular Pressure Regulating Device
Systems and methods are described for implanting a device in a mammalian eye to raise intraocular pressure. In some embodiments, the device (54) includes an arcuate body that, when implanted, obstructs aqueous humor outflow from the anterior chamber (38) of the eye.
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Parathyroid Hormone Treatment for Enhanced Allograft and Tissue-engineered Reconstruction of Bone Defects
Methods of improving an outcome of a bone allograft procedure in a subject suffering from a massive bone defect are described, including providing a bone allograft to the subject and intermittently providing said subject with parathyroid hormone (PTH); where the PTH is provided in an amount effectiv
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Chromosomal Rearrangement
Materials and methods for the detection and mapping of chromosomal rearrangements in a biological sample are provided. In general, the assay involves the synthesis of detectably labeled nucleic acid extension products off the DNA template provided by the biological sample followed by hybridization o
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Gene Differentially Expressed in Breast and Bladder Cancer and Encoded Polypeptides
The present invention relates to a novel human gene that is differentially expressed in human carcinoma. More specifically, the present invention relates to a polynucleotide encoding a novel human polypeptide named C35 that is overexpressed in human breast and bladder carcinoma. This invention also
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Altered ospa of borrelia burgdorferi
Provided herein are OspA polypeptides from Lyme Disease-causing Borrelia having certain alteration(s). In one embodiment, the alteration(s) increase the conformational stability of the OspA polypeptide containing the alteration(s) while maintaining at least some of the antigenicity of the correspond
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Methods for Diagnosing and Treating Pelvic Pain Disorders Via Beta-catenin
Methods for diagnosing a pelvic pain disorder that include analyzing samples for increased levels and/or nuclear accumulation of beta-catenin, which indicates presence of the pelvic pain disorder, particularly interstitial cystitis. Therapeutic treatment of a pelvic pain disorder, particularly inter
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Dna Microarray Having Hairpin Probes Tethered to Nanostructured Metal Surface
A sensor chip and detection device are disclosed. The sensor chip includes a substrate, at least a portion of which is covered by a metal nanoparticle film; a first nucleic acid molecule that is characterized by being able to (i) self-anneal into a hairpin conformation and (ii) hybridize specificall
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Flow Cell and System for Detection of Target in Aqueous Environment Using Arrayed Imaging Reflectometry
A flow cell for use in an arrayed imaging reflectometry detection system is described herein. The flow cell includes: first and second members that are secured together to define a substantially fluid-tight chamber having an inlet and an outlet, at least the second member being light transmissive; a
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Use of Electrophilic Compounds for Inducing Platelet Production Or Maintaining Platelet Function
The present invention is directed to a method of inducing platelet production that includes contacting a megakaryocyte with an electrophilic compound under conditions effective to induce platelet production by the contacting megakaryocyte. Methods of treating a patient for low platelet levels, incre
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine Based on Chimeric Papillomavirus Virus-like Particles Or Capsomeres
The present invention is directed to a chimeric papillomavirus virus- like particle (VLP) or capsomere including an Ll polypeptide and, optionally, an L2 polypeptide, and a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) protein or polypeptide fragment thereof comprising a first epitope, where the RSV protein or
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Method for Controlling Photodynamic Therapy Irradiation and Related Instrumentation
In a first embodiment, there is no monitoring, and instead light is delivered according to a predetermined "recipe." In a second embodiment, the instrumentation provides a means for making the reflectance measurements during therapy without requiring the brief interruption. This device may therefore
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Continuous flow chamber device for separation, concentration, and/or purification of cells
The present invention relates to methods and apparatuses for cell separation. In particular, the invention relates to separation of a particular cell type from a mixture of different cell types based on the differential rolling property of the particular cell type on a substrate coated with molecule
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Methods and Compositions Related to Synergistic Responses to Oncogenic Mutations
Disclosed are compositions and methods related to new targets for cancer treatment.
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Method and Compositions for Treatment Or Prevention of Inflammatory Conditions
Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating or preventing an inflammatory condition in a patient are disclosed. The pharmaceutical compositions and methods include the use of vincamine or a vincamine derivative, either alone or in combination with one or more additional therapeutic agents,
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Common-path Interferometer Rendering Amplitude and Phase of Scattered Light
A beam of coherent laser light with linear polarization oriented at 45 degrees to vertical is expanded, and passes through a quarter-wave plate with the fast axis oriented vertically, creating circularly polarized light. The light then passes through a non-polarizing 50/50 beamsplitter. A partial re
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Device and method for disinfecting stethoscope heads
A device for disinfecting a head of a stethoscope has a receiver adapted to hold a supply of disinfecting agent. A dispenser that is mounted to reciprocate relative to the receiver has a receptacle for receiving the head of the stethoscope. The dispenser can communicate with the supply of disinfecti
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Apparatus and Methods Using Highly Optically Dispersive Media
Embodiments of the invention pertain to the optical phenomena of 'slow-light' and 'fast-light', provided by a highly optically dispersive medium; that is, one in which the absolute value of the group index of refraction of the medium is equal to or greater than four. Apparatus embodiments of the inv
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All-Optical Flip-Flop and Control Methods Thereof
Embodiments of the invention pertain to remote optical control of holding beam-type, optical flip-flop devices, as well as to the devices themselves. All-optical SET and RE-SET control signals operate on a cw holding beam in a remote manner to vary the power of the holding beam between threshold swi
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Molecular Targets for Treatment of Inflammation
Molecular targets and methods for treating inflammatory disorders are described. The expression and/or functionality of molecular targets RelB or SIRT1 is modified in order to treat inflammatory disorders. The expression of RelB or SIRT1 may be increased, or the activity of RelB or SIRT1 may be incr
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Vaccine Against Botulism
The invention relates to novel DNA and protein vaccines against Clostridium botulinum. The DNA vaccine includes a DNA molecule that includes a first segment encoding a fragment of a heavy chain region of a Clostridium botulinum neurotoxin, wherein the first segment is codon-enhanced to improve expre
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Methods and Compositions for Treating Inflammatory Conditions
The present invention is directed to methods of treating an inflammatory condition in a patient. This method includes providing a therapeutic agent that is a vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-3 (VEGFR-3) agonist or a nucleic acid molecule encoding a VEGFR-3 agonist. The present invention i
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Nogo-Receptors and Methods of Use
Disclosed are compositions relating to the Nogo receptor (NgR) family as well as fragments, chimeras, and variants thereof. The invention provides polypeptides, nucleic acids, vectors, expression systems, and antibodies and antibody fragments related to the NgRs as well as uses thereof. Such uses in
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Optical Detection and Monitoring of Cancer Using a Protein Biomarker
A method of detecting and staging pre-invasive and invasive cervical cancer is disclosed. A cervical tissue is illuminated in vivo with an incident light. Spectral emissions from the cervical tissue are measured at first and second emission wavelengths, with at least one emission wavelength being wh
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Ion-Conducting Ceramic Apparatus, Method, Fabrication, and Applications
A c-axis-oriented HAP thin film synthesized by seeded growth on a palladium hydrogen membrane substrate. An exemplary synthetic process includes electrochemical seeding on the substrate, and secondary and tertiary hydrothermal treatments under conditions that favor growth along c-axes and a-axes in
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Gene Differentially Expressed in Breast and Bladder Cancer and Encoded Polypeptides
The present invention relates to a novel human gene that is differentially expressed in human carcinoma. More specifically, the present invention relates to methods of treating or preventing a disorder in a subject. The invention further relates to uses of C35 polypeptides in immunogenic composition
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Magic Size Nanoclusters and Methods of Preparing Same
Disclosed herein are magic size nanoclusters comprising lead and one or more chalcogens. The disclosed magic size nanoclusters have both spectrally narrow fluorescence and ultra-high quantum efficiencies. Further disclosed herein is a method for preparing PbS, PbSe, and PbTe magic size nanoclusters.
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Single-shot Optical Cross-correlator Apparatus and Method
An apparatus and method pertaining to a single-shot cross-correlator based on a pulse replicator is described. The correlator uses a discrete sequence of sampling pulses that are nonlinearly mixed with a pulse under test. The sequence of spatially-displaced and temporally- delayed sampling pulses is
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Arrayed Detector System for Measurement of Anti-viral Immune Response
A sensor chip for detecting an immune response against a virus, the sensor chip including a substrate having a surface and a plurality of virus-like particles or capsid fragments bound to discrete locations on the surface of the substrate. Detection devices containing the sensor chip and methods of
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Methods and Compositions for the Treatment Or Prevention of Pathological Cardiac Remodeling and Heart Failure
The invention relates to methods of treating or preventing pathological cardiac remodeling and/or preventing heart failure. These methods include the administration of a PDEl inhibitor to a patient under conditions effective to treat or prevent pathological cardiac remodeling, and therefore heart fa
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Automated placental measurement
A method for analyzing the placenta and histology slides of placental tissue comprising: selecting a placental sample to be analyzed; obtaining a digital image of the placental sample; and performing an analysis on the digital image, wherein a mathematical algorithm is applied to the digital image.
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Dimpled Light Collection and Concentration System, Components Thereof, and Methods
A light guide apparatus includes a light guide layer further including light injection elements and respective light bypass elements disposed optically upstream of the light injection elements. The light injection elements and/or the bypass elements can take the form of injection facets (air prisms)
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Methods and Compositions Related to Aglycosidic Esculentoside A
Disclosed are compositions related to water soluble selective COX-2 inhibitors and methods of using the inhibitors (including h-EsA and derivatives thereof.)
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Stepped Light Collection and Concentration System, Components Thereof, and Methods
A light guide includes a light guide layer having a transversely oriented side-end surface that forms a primary output aperture (exit) for light traveling in a forward propagation direction out of the end surface of the light guide (for, e.g., CPV applications) and, which forms a primary input apert
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Medical Apparatuses Incorporating Dyes
The invention provided medical apparatuses incorporating dyes to facilitate proper positioning in patients, and methods for their use. The apparatuses can be, for example, tubes, catheters, or needles. In some embodiments, the dye is a near infrared fluorescent dye.
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Spectral Filtering Method and Apparatus in Optical Parametric Chirped Pulse Amplification
Method and apparatus embodiments of the invention are directed to mitigating temporal contrast degradation in optical parametric chirped pulse amplification (OPCPA) laser systems. A spectral filter is used in an OPCPA laser system to remove or reduce of out-of-band amplified spontaneous emission (AS
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Non-androgen dependent roles for androgen receptor in liver cancer
Disclosed are compositions and methods for modulating AR activity, such as non-androgen dependent AR activity. Also disclosed are compositions and methods for diagnosing beast cancer and for inhibiting liver cancer growth. In addition, disclosed are methods for identifying molecules that inhibit AR
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Targeting of Histone Deacetylase 2 and Protein Kinase Ck2 for Treatment of Inflammatory Diseases
Methods for the treatment or prevention of diseases which are caused by the degradation of histone deacetylase 2 (HDAC2) in cells are described. The diseases which may be treated by the methods of the invention include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. The invention provides m
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Nurr1 Interacting Protein (nuip)
Provided herein are methods of promoting the activity of Nurr1 in a cell comprising contacting the cell with NuIP or an analog or fragment thereof. Also provided are methods of treating or preventing a condition associated with reduced dopaminergic function in a subject, comprising administering to
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Use of Non-nucleophilic Additives for Reduction of Surface Morphological Anomalies in Probe Arrays
The present invention relates to a formulations and methods for coupling a reactant (or probe precursor) to a functionalized surface for purposes of forming an arrayed sensor. This method includes the steps of: providing a surface having a reactive functional group; and introducing onto the surface,
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Magnetorheological Materials, Method for Making, and Applications Thereof
A magnetorheological material comprises a magnetic particle and a ceramic material, wherein the magnetorheological material is in a dried form and further wherein a portion of the ceramic material is in the form of a nanocrystalline coating over the entire exterior surface of the magnetic particle a
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Protecting and Repairing Cartilage and Musculoskeletal Soft Tissues
Provided herein are compositions and methods related to promoting protection or repair of articular cartilage and/or musculoskeletal soft tissue by contacting the cartilage, tissues or cellular components thereof with a parathyroid hormone/parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTH/PTHrP) receptor ago
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Nucleic Acid Binding Compounds and Methods of Use
The present invention relates to homo- and hetero-dimer compounds formed by a disulfide, sulfinyl thio, or olefin bond between two monomers. A method of making a homo- or hetero-dimer compound is also disclosed. The present invention also relates to monomer compounds capable of forming homo- or hete
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Methods for the Treatment Or Prevention of Hemorrhagic Conditions
The present invention relates to a method for treatment or prevention of a hemorrhagic condition in a patient by administering plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 ("PAI-1") and/or an inhibitor of deubiquitinating enzyme CYLD ("CYLD") to a patient. Pharmaceutical compositions that include one or both o
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Two-dimensional Photonic Bandgap Structures for Ultrahigh-sensitivity Biosensing
The present invention relates to two-dimensional photonic crystal arrays and their use in biological sensor chips, including those in the form of microfluidic devices. Methods of making the two-dimensional photonic crystals and biological sensor chips are described herein, as are uses of these devic
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Androgen Receptor Related Methods for Treating Bladder Cancer
Disclosed are compositions and methods for treating bladder cancer.
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Pulse Measurement Apparatus and Method
An embodiment of the invention is directed to a pulse measuring system that measures a characteristic of an input pulse under test, particularly the pulse shape of a single-shot, nano-second duration, high shape-contrast optical or electrical pulse. An exemplary system includes a multi-stage, passiv
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Space-Charge-Free Semiconductor and Method
A semiconductor having a an n-type material and a p-type material, wherein the n-type material and p-type material are joined to form a space-charge-free p-n junction. The energy of the Fermi-level of the n-type material is equal to the energy of the Fermi-level of the p-type material. This allows f
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Curcumin Derivatives and their Use As Radioprotectors
Disclosed are compositions relating to analogues, derivatives, and metabolites of curcumin, methods of synthesis thereof, and methods for use of said compositions. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the p
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Novel Curcumin Derivatives and their Pharmaeutical Uses Thereof
Disclosed are methods relating to analogues, derivatives, and metabolites of curcumin. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention
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Detection of Fragments of Nectin-1 for the Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease
Methods for diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease by detection of fragments of nectin-1 are described. Nectin-1 is shown to be a substrate for proteases associated with the onset of Alzheimer's Disease, including [alpha]-secretase, [gamma]-secretase and BACE1 or a BACE1-like protease. The fragments produce
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Use of Antibody Secreting Cell Elispot to Assess Antibody Responses Following Antigen Exposure
Disclosed are methods and kits for early detection of antigen exposure through the presence or absence of antigen-specific antibodies.
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Polarization Converter, Optical system, Method and Applications
A stress-induced polarization converter in the form of a zero power optical window or, alternatively, a single element, positive or negative power optical lens, that is subject to a controlled amount of symmetric, peripheral stress. The stress may be provided by appropriate mechanical, thermal, hydr
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Method and System for Detecting Lung Tumors and Nodules
A method and system for detecting tumors and nodules in a lung tissue are provided. The method includes the steps of (a) providing a plurality of asymmetric templates of at least one 3D appearance model of a nodule; (b) providing a 3D imaging data set of the entire area of a tissue; (c) matching the
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Methods and Products Relating to Gsk3beta Regulation
The invention relates to methods and compositions for regulation of GSK3[beta] activity. The invention provides phosphorylated GSK3[beta] polypeptides and antibodies that recognize such polypeptides. The invention further includes methods for treating disorders that are associated with elevated or r
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Complex half-band finite impulse response filter and method of making same
An electrical signal filter for processing a discrete-time real signal having a length N. In one embodiment, the filter comprising a delay line having N taps and a corresponding respective N filter coefficients. Values for the filter coefficients are determined by first shifting an impulse function
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Zero-Order Energy Smart Antenna and Repeater
The invention is a new device that will improve the radio link quality for low power wireless devices. An example application is for low power, miniaturized wireless sensor nodes that are statically deployed in a slowly varying environment or that have limited mobility. The device is a reconfigurabl
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Methods and Products for Diagnosing Cancer
The present invention relates to methods and kits for the detection and diagnosis of cancer or precancerous conditions. Methylation of specific genes has been identified as indicative of cancer and methods of the invention, in part, relate to the detection of methylation levels in cells as a determi
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Prosthetic Lung
A prosthetic lung for receipt by a lung space of a patient includes a mass exchange apparatus for use in blood/air mass exchange, an air sac and an air vessel. The mass exchange includes plural blood flow conduits for defining blood flow and a plural air flow conduits for defining air flow. The plur
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Co-Administration of a Thrombolytic and an Anti-CD18 Antibody in Stroke
A method for improving clinical outcome in focal ischemic stroke in a mammal by increasing cerebral blood flow and/or reducing infarct size is described which involves administering an effective amount of an anti-CD18 antibody to the mammal, in the absence of removal of the arterial obstruction.
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Piezoelectric Vibrational Energy Harvesting Systems Incorporating Parametric Bending Mode Energy Harvesting
Vibrational energy harvesting (VEH) structures that include resonant beams each having a fundamental resonance frequency and a parametric mode frequency and including at least one piezoelectric layer for generating electrical charge in response to each of fundamental-resonance excitation and paramet
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Relational Pattern Discovery Across Multiple Databases
A system and method of identifying relational patterns across a plurality of databases using a data structure and the data structure itself. The data structure including one or more data node branches, each of the one or more data node branches including one or more data nodes, each of the one or mo
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Ccl18 and Ccl3 Methods and Compositions for Detecting and Treating Cancer
The invention relates to methods of treating cancer by administering one or more chemokines that are downregulated in cancerous cells. More specifically, the invention provides methods for treating or preventing cancers such as malignant melanoma by administering a chemokine such as CCL18 and/or CCL
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Method of Making a Decision on the Status of a Mechanical System Using Input and Response Data Acquired in Situ
An in-situ monitoring system is engaged with a mechanical system for which it is desired to assess or monitor the in-situ performance of the mechanical system. The in-situ monitoring system includes at least one input sensor and at least one output sensor for collecting data corresponding, respectiv
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System and Method for Detecting and Analyzing Particles Utilizing Online Light Scattering and Imaging Techniques
A chromatographic system that includes a light source and an imaging and analysis system for detecting particle size and analyzing other characteristics of particles in the effluent of a filtration column while filtration is ongoing. The effluent is directed into a guiding tube having a flow axis. C
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Methods of Detection of Factor Xia and Tissue Factor
The invention provides compositions and methods for the detection of Factor XIa or Tissue Factor (TF) activity in a sample using an antibody based clotting time prolongation assay. The invention provides methods for detection of FXIa or TF activity in a sample using a fluorogenic substrate. Further
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Ribonuclease and Thiazolidinedione Compounds and their Use in Methods to Treat Cancer
The present invention relates to methods and kits for the treatment of cancer. A novel drug combination comprising a ribonuclease compound and a thiazolidinedione compound has been identified as producing a synergistic cytotoxicity effect in cancer cells. Methods and kits pertaining to the co-admini
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Device for Perineal Massage and Method of Use
A number of studies have been performed that demonstrate beneficial effects of perineal dilation and/or massage during pregnancy to reduce episiotomy and perineal trauma at birth. The invention includes a perineal massage device including a retractor portion attached to the unified end of a bifurcat
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Methods, devices and apparatus for imaging for reconstructing a 3-D image of an area of interest
Featured are methods, devices and apparatuses for imaging tissue, such as cardiac tissue, using any of a number of imaging techniques (e.g., ultrasonic imaging techniques) and a 3-D tracking system. In embodiments, such methods, devices and apparatuses are configured so that a 3-D image can be recon
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Maple Syrup Production Spout Assembly with Backflow Check Valve
A maple syrup production spout assembly (10) with a backflow check valve (79) is disclosed. The spout assembly is designed for use with vacuum-based maple syrup productions systems (200) and is used to prevent the backflow of sap (270) into the maple tree (100) and thus prevent the drying out of the
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Fixation Device and Method for Soft Tissue Grafts
An expandable medical device for surgical implantation that secures the ends of a soft tissue graft in a tunnel made in bone, such as in ligament replacements. The graft material is positioned between the bone and the flexible portion of the fork component with intimate contact with the bone surface
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Mesoporous Inorganic Oxide Spheres and Method of Making Same
A method of preparing mesoporous inorganic oxide spherical particles includes providing a reaction mixture capable of producing mesoporous inorganic oxide spheres; heating the reaction mixture to produce mesostructured inorganic oxide particles and removing organic material from the mesostructured i
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Systems for and Methods of Assessing Lower Urinary Tract Function Via Sound Analysis
Systems for and methods of assessing lower urinary tract function from urinary flow data via sound analysis and user-provided information regarding the lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) of frequency, urgency and urge incontinence. Embodiments of the LUTS assessment systems include a computer and a
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Predicting Hemostatic Risk
Featured are methods for assessing hemostatic risk including the risk for ACS. Such methods include acquiring blood/plasma composition based on a biological sample obtained from a subject, determining parameters associated with blood clotting, simulating in silico blood clotting using the determined
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Improved Cancer Drug Delivery Using Modified Transferrin
The invention provides modified Transferrin (Tf) molecules and conjugates of the Tf molecules with a therapeutic agent. The invention also provides methods of treating cancer wherein the therapeutic agents are chemotherapeutic agents. The modified Tf molecules improve the delivery of the conjugated
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Compositions and Methods for Tissue Repair
The invention features compositions comprising mesenchymal stem cells or multipotent stromal cells, agents secreted by such cells in culture, and methods featuring such cells for the repair or regeneration of a damaged tissue or organ. The present invention is based, at least in part, on the discove
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Breath Biofeedback System and Method
A breath biofeedback method and system for encouraging a subject to modify respiration. The system includes a thoracic volume input module measuring thoracic volume data of the subject and a pattern module providing target breathing patterns in communication with a display generator. The display gen
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Device and Non-toxic Compositions and Methods for Permeabilization of Drosophila Embryos
The invention provides compositions and methods for permeabilizing insect embryos by removing the waxy layer of the shell using a solution containing a non-toxic cyclic terpene and a non-toxic surfactant, preferably a non-ionic surfactant. The invention further provides kits to practice the method o
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Detection Circuit for Use in Various Types of Capacitive Transducers and a Transducer Including Such a Circuit
A detection circuit for detecting changes in capacitance. The detection circuit includes a tuned ratio circuit and an alternating current (AC) source AC-coupled to the tuned ratio circuit. The tuned ratio circuit includes first and second tuned circuits that are tuned to, or close, to the frequency
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Reconfigurable Chamber for Emulating Multipath Fading
Disclosed is a compact reconfigurable channel emulator, which may be used to emulate severe fading environments and test wireless systems and subsystems for operation in severe channel environments. Examples include radios, coding schemes, diversity methods and antennas. In particular, the chamber i
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Whey-protein Environmentally Friendly Wood Adhesives and Methods of Producing and Using the Same
Wood adhesives and methods of production and application of wood adhesives are provided. The adhesives may contain proteins, and specifically may include whey proteins derived from dairy processing. Products utilizing whey-based wood adhesives are also provided as are paper adhesives that include wh
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Optical Fiber Microscopy Launch System and Method
A sample slide, launch system, and method for microscopy having two optical fibers positioned proximate a sample slide with optical fiber mounting elements to deliver EMR to a surface of the sample slide at a critical angle for total internal reflection microscopy. In one exemplary embodiment, the E
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Compositions and Methods for Cardiac Tissue Repair
The invention features compositions comprising agents having cardiac protective activity isolated from epicardial progenitor cells and derivatives thereof, and methods for the use of such compositions.
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Systems for and Methods of Assessing Urinary Flow Rate Via Sound Analysis
Systems for and methods of assessing urinary flow rate via sound analysis. Embodiments of the uroflow measurement systems include a computer and a telephone or a digital recording mechanism to capture the sound of one or more urination events, which are stored as audio files in a database. The urofl
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Method and System for the Selective Oxidative Decarboxylation of Fatty Acids
Selective, radically initiated oxidative decarboxylation may produce low viscosity renewable fuels from biologically derived fats and oils. Fatty acids and triglycerides may be decarboxylated using oxidants at a water/oil interface. The oxidants may be produced using photo-Fenton reagents. The react
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Diagnosing, Prognosing, and Early Detection of Cancers By Dna Methylation Profiling
A method of employing DNA methylation analysis for the diagnosis, prognosis, and prediction of cancer.
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Methods of Diagnosing and Treating Carcinomas
Methods of diagnosing a carcinoma include comparing the expression of miRNAs in a sample with a control and determining ratios of expression of miRNAs. Methods of treatment include administering a nucleic acid encoding a miR-375 gene product. Methods of optimizing treatment in a subject include dete
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Reactant Delivery to a Reactive Surface in a Channel
The present invention provides geometric arrangements for channels through which liquids or other fluids can be made to flow, for enhanced performance of fuel cells or other chemical or biochemical reactors or analyzers. Systems and methods including these improved geometries are described herein fo
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Enhanced Magnetic Dipole Transitions in Lanthanide Materials for Optics and Photonics
An optically active material contains a mixture of Lanthanide ions and an optical scattering agent, where the optical scattering agent is selected to enhance magnetic dipole transitions from Lanthanide ions so as to modify emission spectra and/or tune the composite's effective permeability and permi
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Methods of Detecting Sources of Microorganism Contamination
Methods of detecting a source of a microbial contamination in a suspect sample include detecting at least one member selected from the group consisting of a microbial geosmin synthase, a microbial 2-methylisoborneol synthase and a microbial 2-methylgeranyl diphosphate synthase in the suspect sample.
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Cryptographic Accumulators for Authenticated Hash Tables
In one exemplary embodiment, an apparatus includes a memory storing data and a processor performing operations. The apparatus generates or maintains an accumulation tree for the stored data -- an ordered tree structure with a root node, leaf nodes and internal nodes. Each leaf node corresponds to a
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Surround Structured Lighting for Recovering 3d Object Shape and Appearance
Disclosed are methods and apparatus for recovering the shape and appearance of an object illuminated by a coded structured light pattern that is observed by a camera, which simultaneously captures multiple views of the object. In one embodiment a Fresnel lens and a data projector are used as the mea
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Simultaneous Quantitative Multiple Primer Detection of Clostridium Difficile
This invention comprises a multiplex-capable oligonucleotide which is capable of hybridizing to at least one of the C. difficile tcdB, tcdC, or cdtB genes, wherein, wherein said primer consists of a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOS: 1 through 9, or a sequence that exhibits n
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