44 results about "Diagnostic assessment" patented technology

Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the tongue, and more particularly for temporarily suspending the tongue. One embodiment of the device comprises an elongate member with a retractable distal tissue-engaging tip that is movable within the lumen of tubular member configured for insertion into the tongue, preferably from an inferior surface of the jaw. The device may be used diagnostically assess the effect of performing tongue suspension in a patient prior to permanent implantation of a glossopexy device. The retractable distal tissue-engaging tip may be removed after diagnostic assessment, or left in place and attached to a temporary external securing device.

CAD (computer-aided diagnosis) systems and applications for breast imaging are provided, which implement methods to automatically extract and analyze features from a collection of patient information (including image data and / or non-image data) of a subject patient, to provide decision support for various aspects of physician workflow including, for example, automated diagnosis of breast cancer other automated decision support functions that enable decision support for, e.g., screening and staging for breast cancer. The CAD systems implement machine-learning techniques that use a set of training data obtained (learned) from a database of labeled patient cases in one or more relevant clinical domains and / or expert interpretations of such data to enable the CAD systems to “learn” to analyze patient data and make proper diagnostic assessments and decisions for assisting physician workflow.

In a system and method for assessing and modifying fatigue, an input device receives current work-rest pattern and / or sleep data from an individual. A data aggregation and processing platform combines the current work-rest pattern and / or sleep data with previous data related to the individual to generate a fatigue assessment result, a diagnostic assessment result, and a corrective intervention result. At least one output display outputs the fatigue assessment result, diagnostic assessment result and corrective intervention result in a user-readable format to a user. The user uses this information to revise the work-rest pattern to reduce or control future fatigue risk.

CAD (computer-aided diagnosis) systems and applications for cardiac imaging are provided, which implement methods to automatically extract and analyze features from a collection of patient information (including image data and / or non-image data) of a subject patient, to provide decision support for various aspects of physician workflow including, for example, automated assessment of regional myocardial function through wall motion analysis, automated diagnosis of heart diseases and conditions such as cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and other heart-related medical conditions, and other automated decision support functions. The CAD systems implement machine-learning techniques that use a set of training data obtained (learned) from a database of labeled patient cases in one or more relevant clinical domains and / or expert interpretations of such data to enable the CAD systems to “learn” to analyze patient data and make proper diagnostic assessments and decisions for assisting physician workflow.

The invention relates to a method for acquiring several changing values and representing the acquired values on a monitoring screen, as well as to a device with a screen in order, on this, to represent changing values acquired during ventilation of the patient. The device comprises means for acquiring at least three changing values of different origin, and means for representing the values, which permit the acquired values to be qualitatively represented on the screen together in a single graphic element. This graphic element has a pictorial representation of a lung shape. The invention is characterised in that the means for representing the values are designed such that a volume change of the ventilated lung which is detected within each breath, is represented in an animated manner by way of size change of the lung shape corresponding to this corresponding volume change.

CAD (computer-aided diagnosis) systems and applications for cardiac imaging are provided, which implement methods to automatically extract and analyze features from a collection of patient information (including image data and / or non-image data) of a subject patient, to provide decision support for various aspects of physician workflow including, for example, automated assessment of regional myocardial function through wall motion analysis, automated diagnosis of heart diseases and conditions such as cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and other heart-related medical conditions, and other automated decision support functions. The CAD systems implement machine-learning techniques that use a set of training data obtained (learned) from a database of labeled patient cases in one or more relevant clinical domains and / or expert interpretations of such data to enable the CAD systems to “learn” to analyze patient data and make proper diagnostic assessments and decisions for assisting physician workflow.

The present invention provides a semi-automated method for three-dimensional ultrasound for constructing and displaying 3-D ultrasound images of luminal surfaces of blood vessels. The method comprises acquiring a 3-D ultrasound image of a target vessel and segmenting the luminal surfaces acquired from the 3-D ultrasound image of the target vessel to generate a 3-D ultrasound image of the lumen of the target vessel, wherein an inflating balloon model is used for segmenting the luminal surfaces of the target vessel. The method is useful for diagnostic assessment of bodily vessels as well as provides for therapy planning and as a prognostic indicator.

Methods and systems for performing an interventional procedure are presented. A first set of pulses are delivered using at least one image sensor simultaneously with a second set of pulses delivered using at least one flow sensor disposed in an integrated interventional device towards a target region in a subject. Further, structural information corresponding to the target region at a designated time is determined using imaging signals received in response to the first sets of pulses. Additionally, volumetric information corresponding to the target region at the designated time is determined using signals received in response to the second sets of pulses. Moreover, the structural and volumetric information is processed using a determined model to compute one or more diagnostic parameters corresponding to the target region. A diagnostic assessment of the target region is then provided based on the computed diagnostic parameters.

In a system and method for assessing and modifying fatigue, an input device receives current work-rest pattern and / or sleep data from an individual. A data aggregation and processing platform combines the current work-rest pattern and / or sleep data with previous data related to the individual to generate a fatigue assessment result, a diagnostic assessment result, and a corrective intervention result. At least one output display outputs the fatigue assessment result, diagnostic assessment result and corrective intervention result in a user-readable format to a user. The user uses this information to revise the work-rest pattern to reduce or control future fatigue risk.

Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the tongue, and more particularly for temporarily suspending the tongue. One embodiment of the device comprises an elongate member with a retractable distal tissue-engaging tip that is movable within the lumen of tubular member configured for insertion into the tongue, preferably from an inferior surface of the jaw. The device may be used diagnostically assess the effect of performing tongue suspension in a patient prior to permanent implantation of a glossopexy device. The retractable distal tissue-engaging tip may be removed after diagnostic assessment, or left in place and attached to a temporary external securing device.

The invention relates to a municipal drainage pipe network diagnostic assessment method giving consideration to a key node. The method includes the following steps that (1) the key node of a municipal drainage pipe network is obtained, a water level monitor and a flow monitor are additionally arranged at the position of the key node, actual running water level and flow data of the key node are obtained, and on-site pipe data at the position of the key node are obtained through CCTV measurement; (2) in cooperation with the actual running water level and flow data, topological data of the drainage pipe network, the on-site pipe data, boundary water level data, GIS data, ground elevation data and other data of the key node, a municipal drainage pipe network hydraulic model giving consideration to the key node is built; and (3) calibration is carried out on the municipal drainage pipe network hydraulic model, the municipal drainage pipe network hydraulic model obtained after calibration is adopted for simulating the running state of an actual municipal drainage pipe network system, and the running state of the system is assessed. Compared with the prior art, the municipal drainage pipe network diagnostic assessment method has the beneficial effects of giving consideration to the key node, being accurate in modeling, capable of achieving combined assessment, real and effective, improving efficiency and the like.

A method of detecting anomalies in the service repairs data of equipment. A failure mode-symptom correlation matrix correlates failure modes to symptoms. Diagnostic trouble codes are collected for an actual repair for the equipment. The diagnostic trouble codes are provided to a diagnostic reasoner for identifying failure modes. Diagnostic assessment is applied by the diagnostic reasoner for determining the recommended repairs to perform on the equipment in response to identifying the failure modes. Each of the recommended repairs is compared with the actual repair used to repair the equipment. A mismatch is identified in response to any recommended repair not matching the actual repair. Reports are generated for displaying all of the identified mismatches. The reports are analyzed for determining repair codes having an increase in a number of anomalies. Service centers are alerted of a correct repair for the identified failure mode.

The invention provides a computerized assessment system, as well as a method, that can be used for diagnosing driving skills in a driver of the class of vehicle drivers having impaired abilities. The system utilizes a) at least one prerecorded audio / visual training session capable of diagnosing the visual cognition, visual memory and visual recall abilities of a motor vehicle driver, where the training session comprises interactive driving simulations presented through four active visual zones; b) computerized means for digitally assessing driver actions in response to simulated driving situations presented by the interactive driving simulations; c) a database that records the driver actions; and d) a computer program capable of developing a diagnostic assessment of the visual cognition, visual memory and visual recall abilities of the driver.

An automotive diagnostic method including the step of providing an automotive data retrieving tool having a unique tool identifier, wherein the automotive data retrieving tool is configured to retrieve data from a vehicle onboard computer. Information related to a selling retailer associated with the automotive data retrieving tool is received and the unique tool identifier is associated with the selling retailer in a referral server. The method further includes receiving vehicle data from the automotive data retrieving tool, and analyzing the received vehicle data to make a diagnostic assessment, which is communicated along with the unique tool identifier to the referral server. The method additionally includes the step of matching the unique tool identifier communicated with the diagnostic assessment with the associated selling retailer and generating a referral signal including information related to a possible commercial transaction conducted by the selling retailer.

A method for prognostic or diagnostic assessment of a gastrointestinal-related disorder, such as ulcerative colitis, in a subject correlates the presence, absence, and / or magnitude of a gene in a sample with a reference standard to determine the presence and / or severity of the disorder, and / or the response to treatment for the disorder. The method enables identification of the effectiveness of candidate therapies.

The invention provides a method for carrying out individualized teaching and guiding. The method comprises the following steps of S101, generating and answering entrance diagnose examination questions; then S201, determining an individualized guiding stage according to an analysis report, and carrying out learning training; S301, carrying out individualized guiding tests of corresponding stages after learning, executing step S501 if passing the individualized guiding tests of the corresponding stages, otherwise executing step S401; S401, invoking corresponding ideas, skills and habit accomplishment training content to carry out learning training, and then executing step S301; S501, entering the individualized guiding in the next stage to learn. On the other hand, the invention also provides a server and a system for carrying out the individualized teaching and guiding. According to the method, the server and the system for carrying out the individualized teaching and guiding, provided by the invention, the purpose of individualized teaching and guiding is realized through diagnostic assessment and synchronous guiding, a mode of training, feedback, guiding and retraining is formed, an individual learning path is intelligently established, an efficient learning purpose is realized, and meanwhile, a lesson preparation direction can be provided for teachers.

A diagnostic tool which doubles as a sleeve shifting tool. The tool may include a diagnostic implement for measuring downhole conditions in a well such as flow-rate, pressure and temperature. Where the well includes a slidable or shiftable sleeve, the tool may be employed to slide such a sleeve for controlling communication between the well and an underground production region adjacent the location of the well. In this manner real time diagnostic assessment may occur at the well location in conjunction with means to affect the sleeve position. Thus, the need to run additional subsequent procedures with additional tools for affecting the sleeve position may be eliminated. As a result, substantial time and expense may be saved in conducting such well procedures.

A method for prognostic or diagnostic assessment of a gastrointestinal-related disorder, such as ulcerative colitis, in a subject correlates the presence, absence, and / or magnitude of a gene in a sample with a reference standard to determine the presence and / or severity of the disorder, and / or the response to treatment for the disorder. The method enables identification of the effectiveness of candidate therapies.

An imaging system and method are disclosed. An MR image and measured B0 field map of a target volume in a subject are reconstructed, where the MR image includes one or more bright and / or dark regions. One or more distinctive constituent materials corresponding to the bright regions are identified. Each dark region is iteratively labeled as one or more ambiguous constituent materials. Susceptibility values corresponding to each distinctive and iteratively labeled ambiguous constituent material is assigned. A simulated B0 field map is iteratively generated based on the assigned susceptibility values. A similarity metric is determined between the measured and simulated B0 field maps. Constituent materials are identified in the dark regions based on the similarity metric to ascertain corresponding susceptibility values. The MRI data is corrected based on the assigned and ascertained susceptibility values. A diagnostic assessment of the target volume is determined based on the corrected MRI data.

Disclosed are methods and compositions for treatment of male sexual dysfunction. A method of treating male sexual dysfunction includes administering a pharmaceutical composition effective to cause said male to sustain an erection. The composition is formulated based on diagnostic assessment and an individualized formulation test step. Also within the invention is a method of treating male sexual dysfunction in a population of subjects. The invention further provides kits for treatment of male erectile dysfunction.

Diagnostic assessment and therapeutic treatment of pelvic pain disorders, including bladder disorders, bowel disorders, and / or reproductive tissue or organ disorders that are characterized by increased expression of the neuropeptides CGRP and / or PACAP. Additionally, applicants have developed a transgenic nonhuman model for pelvic pain disorders, where the transgenic animal expresses in bladder sensory neurons a recombinant neuropeptide implicated in the pelvic pain disorder.

The present invention discloses an autism diagnosis and treatment system provided by the embodiment of the invention. The system comprises a neuroimaging collection module, a cranial nerve electrophysiologic collection module, a clinical sign information collection module, a genetic database, a case database and an autism diagnostic assessment module. The autism diagnostic assessment module can combine genetic information and autism cases to determine whether a patient makes a definite diagnosis of the autism or not according to neuroimaging, cranial nerve electrophysiologic signals and clinical sign information, and a diagnosis result is obtained. According to the embodiment of the invention, remote automatic diagnosis and treatment and diagnosis definition can be achieved, a customized treatment rehabilitation scheme is made, and therefore, a diagnosis and treatment effect is improved.

Diagnostic assessment and therapeutic treatment of pelvic pain disorders, including bladder disorders, bowel disorders, and / or reproductive tissue or organ disorders that are characterized by increased expression of the neuropeptides CGRP and / or PACAP. Additionally, applicants have developed a transgenic non-human model for pelvic pain disorders, where the transgenic animal expresses in bladder sensory neurons a recombinant neuropeptide implicated in the pelvic pain disorder.

A single diagnostic dose of a chemical agent that can bind with molecular specificity or provide a well characterized molecular effect on a mammalian host (including humans) is provided to a patient between brain scans. The method typically comprises at least one pre- dose scan of the subject followed by a waiting period then a second post-dose diagnostic scan. The diagnostic scans can be conventional in nature or of a multi-modal variety. A comparison, in the form of a difference or ratio, between data or extracted features before versus after the diagnostic dose indicates with molecular specificity the tone in the brain of that subject. The resulting data may be used to assess instances of medical fraud and can be used in back to work decisions for brain and soft tissue injuries for which the determinations have traditionally been somewhat subjective in nature.

A calorimetric pupil light reflex testing device for diagnostic assessment of the ocular and central nervous system diseases based on melanopsin and non-melanopsin spectral light properties. The device employs blue and red light emitting diodes emitting light at wavelengths of approximately 472 nanometers and 630 respectively to elicit pupillary constriction. The light emitting diodes are each provided within a handheld light wand, allowing the light emitting diodes to be hand held. The light emitting diodes provide intense light and the predetermined wavelengths, thereby eliminating the necessity of a light meter or colored filter.

A vehicle roadworthiness assessment system may include a diagnostic apparatus for performing diagnostics on a vehicle, where the diagnostic apparatus is configured to connect to and request a status of components of the vehicle; a processor to determine a diagnostic assessment for each vehicle based on the diagnostics; a monitoring station connected to the diagnostic apparatus to receive the diagnostic assessment and score for each vehicle where the diagnostics were performed; and storage connected to the diagnostic apparatus and configured to store data of the diagnostic assessment.

The present invention relates to a method for assessing whether a subject shall be subjected to an imaging based diagnostic assessment. The method is based on the determination of the amount(s) of a cardiac Troponin and / or Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 (FGF-23) in a sample from the subject, and on the comparison of the, thus, determined amount(s) with a reference amount (reference amounts). The present invention also relates to a system for performing an assessment whether a subject shall be subjected to an imaging based diagnostic assessment and to reagents and kits used in performing the methods disclosed herein. Moreover, the present invention is directed to a method for predicting the risk of mortality and / or of a cardiovascular event. Also encompassed is a method for diagnosing an early stage of LVH in a subject having a preserved left ventricular ejection.

The invention provides a contact force and pressure detection device on an arm supporting platform and a data analysis method. The device comprises slide rails, an arm support plate, pressure sensors, a support frame, control handles, miniature weighing sensors, micro sensors and tension sensors. The pressure sensors are mounted to the aluminium alloy slide rails through screw holes, and the other ends thereof are fixed to the arm support plate so as to measure the force applied by two arms. The device can carry out systematic and comprehensive evaluation, including qualitative and quantitative evaluation, on patients having balance dysfunction problems and carry out diagnostic assessment on dysfunction reasons.