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The method and device of the present invention for the treatment of avian influenza and other viruses, bacteria, and infectious agents with ultrasonic waves includes a generator and a transducer to produce ultrasonic waves. The ultrasonic transducer has a specially designed ultrasound tip that is able to radiate ultrasound energy toward the body of the target animal or human at a level higher than a traditional ultrasound tip. The apparatus delivers ultrasonic energy without contacting the target through an air / gas medium or through a spray, or by contacting the target with or without a coupling medium. The ultrasonic waves provide a therapeutic effect such as destroying viruses, bacteria, or other infectious agents, increasing blood flow, or stimulating the immune system, etc; additionally, breathing ability is enhanced through the ultrasonic delivery of a medicament to the target's lungs.

Medical devices and methods for making and using medical devices are disclosed. An example medical device may include an ablative catheter system including an elongate member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending there between. An end-effector may be disposed at the distal end of the elongate member. The end-effector may include an expandable frame. A membrane may be supported on the frame. The membrane may be configured to partially occlude fluid flow upon frame expansion. One or more electrodes may be placed on the end-effector. The system may also include a control member that is configured to shift the end-effector between a collapsed state and the frame expansion state.

A device is provided, in direct skin contact, surrounding an injured area for the light and heat treatment, reduction of joint inflammation, edema and excitation of neural and muscular stimulation associated with human and mammal tissues. This therapeutic light and heat source includes multiple tiers or layers, e.g., three or four layers and a multiplicity of light emitting diodes (LED's) found in the ranges of 250 nm to 20,000 nm and fiber optic connections. A neoprene type material or other non-allergenic material will be used to set the LED's and fiber optics in layers consisting of contact with the skin to a few centimeters from the skin tissue. (Distance between the layers of LED's will vary from contact or near contact with devices to several millimeters of separation.) Each LED array will be independently controlled allowing for optimal modulation of light frequencies and wavelengths. Technology will be integrated allowing for biomedical feedback of tissue temperature, biochemical changes in tissue and other statistical information. A low voltage, portable power supply, will be integrated into the device as well as an analog / digital, input / output connection device. The design will be created for continuous wear, flexibility and comfort. The tiers or layers can be individually programmed to turn “on” or “off” as required by the physiologic condition to be treated. A device for light and heat treatment is contemplated using polarized film or a light guide accepting white light.

An adjustable radial and ulnar vascular compression wristband assists in achieving partial or full occlusion of a blood vessel when applied to a patient's wrist during or following a medical procedure. At least two adjustably inflatable non-adjacent balloons on the wristband apply preferential compression to portions of the circumference of the wrist, including in particular those portions overlying the ulnar and radial arteries.

A method and apparatus are provided for protecting cardiac tissue from insult. The method comprises identifying the occurrence of an insult, such as a heart attack, and delivering electrical stimulation to one or more predetermined nerves in a patient's body in response to identifying the occurrence of the insult. The stimulation may be provided to peripheral nerves, intrinsic cardiac nerves, sympathetic ganglia, cranial nerves, and may generally be directed to the vertebral column, or within the chest wall of the patient.