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A method and device for causing a predetermined physiological change in a mammalian tissue. The method includes irradiating the tissue with a radiation having a power density in the tissue substantially larger than an activation threshold power density, the tissue being irradiated under conditions suitable to cause the predetermined physiological change. The device can emit radiation and forms to the anatomy of a patient. The device can both cool the patient and treatment head using one cooling system.

A photoactivation device for modulating the physiology of a target biological activity by directing a photoactivating beam of light having a predetermined set of photoactivating light parameters on a target surface, the device comprising: a photoactivating light source for emitting the photoactivating beam of light; a positioning means operatively coupled to the photoactivating light source for allowing selective positioning of the photoactivating light source relative to the target surface; a position evaluating means for evaluating the position of the photoactivating light source relative to the target surface.

A general purpose plant growth medium and planting methods incorporating shredded coastal redwood bark for use in planting. In some embodiments the shredded coastal redwood bark fibers vary in length from about 0.125-14 inches and comprise about 10-80 % of the plant growth medium volume. In some embodiments the plant growth medium is compacted to an approximate unhydrated density of about 200-400 pounds per cubic yard.

A computerized system and method for measuring physical activity to advance play in a game. In example embodiments, a cell phone generates a screen display and the game is played through the mobile device. The measurement of physical activity progresses the player through the game by progressing the player through “game days,” by permitting the player to travel from a current location to another location on a map of the game, by earning rewards points for the player that may be utilized in game play, etc. A specified number of steps equates with a game day and a complete game is measured in game days. The device tracks physical activity, related game days, and completion of games. During a game day, a player advances in the game as well as encounters challenges and obstacles and may be prompted to make other decisions related to the game play.

Method for three-dimensional representation of arteries and / or veins in an object by a tomography x-ray device is proposed. A mask pass with N projections at N angular positions without contrast agent is implemented. A first filler pass with M projections at M angular positions after injecting a contrast agent, where M<N is implemented, followed by a second filler pass with N−M projections at N−M angular positions. A composite three-dimensional volume data record is reconstructed from an intermediate data record determined from the mask pass, the first and the second filler pass. A reprojection for arteries and / or for veins is calculated by reprojection of the first filler pass and / or of the second filler pass from the composite three-dimensional volume data record. A three-dimensional volume data record for arteries and / or for veins is calculated by weighting the composite three-dimensional volume data record taking into account the respective measured and calculated projection images.

A yoga ball controller communicates motion signals to a game console and a video game executing on the game console to progress play of a game in response to the motion signals. An individual positions himself on the yoga ball and begins to move his body. The controller detects the motion of the individual and communicates signals to the console. The game console recognizes the motion and advances the game play. Motion may be detected using various devices such as a stress ball, a motion sensing mat, and a controller attached to the yoga ball using a harness. The video game may be a well-known, entertaining video game such as one involving car racing, combat, exploration, or puzzle solving. By using a subject other than exercise, game play may be seen as more fun by participants thereby encouraging physical activity.

The present invention provides cyclic depsipeptide compounds of formula (I) and compositions comprising the compounds that are effective against parasites that harm animals, including humans. The compounds and compositions may be used for combating parasites in or on animals including mammals and birds. The invention also provides for an improved method for eradicating, controlling and preventing parasite infestation in animals, including birds and mammals.

A method of treating mammalian skin tissues for causing a predetermined physiological change in the mammalian skin tissues. A treatment composition of matter is applied onto the mammalian skin. The mammalian skin is irradiated with a first pulse having a power density above an activation threshold power density and with a second pulse. The first pulse is emitted for a duration of from about 1 femtosecond to about 1 hour, and the first pulse is separated from the second pulse by an inter-pulse interval of from about 1 microsecond to about 10 seconds. The treatment composition of matter includes a photoreactive substance and is applied in an amount sufficient to cause physiological changes within the mammalian skin tissue upon the mammalian skin tissue being irradiated.

A composition and method for treating an aramid cord include a bisphenol-A-based- and / or a bisphenol-F-based-liquid epoxy resin, a reactive diluent, and a curing agent. The composition and method also may include an elastomer-modified epoxy-functional adduct and / or an elastomer-modified epoxy-resin adduct.

There is described a method for a separate three-dimensional representation of arteries and / or veins of a vascular system in an examination object by means of a tomography x-ray device with the following steps: Implementation of a mask pass of the x-ray device with N projections at N angular positions about the examination object without contrast agent; Implementation of a first filler pass of the x-ray device about the examination object with M projections at M of the N angular positions after injection of a contrast agent, where M<N; Implementation of a second filler pass of the x-ray device about the examination object with N-M projections at N-M of the N angular positions directly following the first filler pass; reconstruction of a composite three-dimensional volume data record from an intermediate data record, said intermediate data record being determined from the data records resulting from the mask pass, the first filler pass and the second filler pass by subtraction and combination; Calculation of a reprojection data record for arteries by reprojection of the angular positions of the first filler pass from the composite three-dimensional volume data record and / or calculation of a reprojection data record for veins by reprojection of the angular positions of the second filler pass from the composite three-dimensional volume data record; calculation of a three-dimensional volume data record for arteries and / or a three-dimensional volume data record for veins by weighting the composite three-dimensional volume data record taking into account the respective measured and the respective calculated projection images.

The invention provides a ciclesonide aerosol comprising the following components by weight percent: 0.07-0.90 percent of ciclesonide, 0-20 percent of latent solvents and / or cosolvents, 0-2 percent of surface active agents and 77.13-99.90 percent of propellants. The ciclesonide aerosol can be a solution type aerosol or a suspension type aerosol and has the advantages of quick effect, good treatment effect, convenient use, little adverse reaction, simple and convenient preparation method and greater application value.

The present invention provides cyclic depsipeptide compounds of formula (I) and compositions comprising the compounds that are effective against parasites that harm animals, including humans. The compounds and compositions may be used for combating parasites in or on animals including mammals and birds. The invention also provides for an improved method for eradicating, controlling and preventing parasite infestation in animals, including birds and mammals.

A Chinese medicine in the form of ointment for treating burn and scald without pain and scar is prepared from 17 Chinese-medicinal materials including rhubarb, phelodendron bark, tangerine peel, liquorice root, etc. Its preparing process is also disclosed.

The present invention relates to a composition for use in the treatment and / or prevention of a gastrointestinal condition, comprising at least one Lactobacillus strain, wherein the Lactobacillus strain is chosen from the group consisting of one L. salivarius strain, three L. plantarum strains and one L. brevis strain, wherein the L. salivarius strain is L. salivarius CW30 (LMG P-28887), wherein the L. plantarum strains are L. plantarum Y1An734 (LMG P-28886), L. plantarum SH1313 (LMG P-28884), and L. plantarum KS1 1 (LMG P-28885), and wherein the L. brevis strain is L. brevis SH1 1 1 (LMG P-28888). The present invention also relates to an enema comprising a composition according to the present invention. The present invention also relates to an isolated strain chosen from the group L. salivarius CW30 (LMG P-28887), L. plantarum Y1An734 (LMG P-28886), L. plantarum SH1313 (LMG P-28884), L. plantarum KS11 (LMG P-28885) and L. brevis SH111 (LMG P-28888). The present invention also relates to an isolated strain of L. salivarius CW30 (LMG P-28887) for use in the treatment and / or prevention of an infection by Clostridium difficile NAP / 027.

A computerized method and system for managing a multi-function, integrated account. The account may span multiple legal entities and contain both health and wealth data. The account may contain data pertaining to participants' health insurance, supplemental insurance, and other types of insurance (both health and non-health) and may track payment data, claim data, co-pays, etc. as well as data pertaining to the health of participants. Health data may further comprise information pertaining to participants' weight, body mass index, blood pressure, and fitness level. The multi-function account comprises financial data such as investment data, brokerage data, mortgage data, and savings, debit, and credit account data. Participants are further rewarded for partaking in certain health and financial activities and for performing certain health and financial tasks. Participants may dial a single telephone number or access a single web site in order to access the health and wealth data of the multi-function account.