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The use of monochromatic x-rays to treat lung infections.

X-ray energy use to remedy viral and/or bacterial infections Inventors: Michael Pravica Pravica: Professor in physics and a member of HiPSEC (High Pressure and Engineering Center). He received his Ph.D. in experimental condensed matter physics in 1998 from Harvard University and a B.S. in physics and applied mathematics in 1988 with honors from the...

Published: 4/9/2024 | Inventor(s): Michael Pravica

Keywords(s): Chemistry, Life Science - Biology, Life Science - Biotech, Life Science - Health, Sports Performance & Nutrition

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Apparatus and method for artificial intelligence-based cardiovascular health assessment using hybrid stimulus test

Research proposing a new deep neural network model using virtual reality that can be used in cardiovascular health monitoring. The Invention This research makes use of virtual reality (VR) as it proposes a novel deep neural network (DNN) model that can detect severe cardiovascular diseases using electrocardiogram (ECG) signals. The proposed DNN-based...

Published: 4/9/2024 | Inventor(s): shengjie zhai, Yingtao Jiang, Jian Ni

Keywords(s): Computer Science & Software, Life Science - Health, Med Devices, Diagnostics & Healthtech

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New Treatments for American Foulbrood: Using the Microbe's Biology Against It

Compounds that can stimulate or inhibit the germination of Paenibacillus larvae. Inventor Ernesto Abel-Santos: Expertise includes: Bioorganic Chemistry, Enzymology, Bacterial Spore Germination, Bioterrorism The Invention American Foulbrood (AFB), one of the most devastating diseases in honeybees, is caused by vegetative cells of P. larvae. This...

Published: 4/9/2024 | Inventor(s): Ernesto Abel-Santos

Keywords(s): Life Science - Agriculture, Life Science - Health

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USE OF NOVEL ERROR-CORRECTING DNA POLYMASERASES IN NEXT-GEN DNA SEQUENCING TECHNOLOGIES

Next-generation DNA sequencing has revolutionized medicine and basic research; however, current enzymes used for NGS library preparation and sequencing are prone to errors. This invention is to develop alternative NGS methods with an error-correcting enzyme Inventor: Brian Hedlund Dr. Brian Hedlund holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from the...

Published: 6/3/2024 | Inventor(s): Brian Hedlund

Keywords(s): Life Science - Biology, Life Science - Biotech, Life Science - Health, Med Devices, Diagnostics & Healthtech - Genom & Pers. Med

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Methods and Devices for Disinfecting Exhaust Air from Ventilators and Other Systems from Viruses and Bacteria Contamination

Apparatus that disinfects contaminated exhaust air from life support devices and air filtration devices. The Invention This apparatus disinfects contaminated air from one or more life support devices such as a ventilator, biPAP, ECMO or an air filtration device from a car, ship, plane, building. As the exhaust air flows through the device, a heat...

Published: 3/26/2024 | Inventor(s): Zhiyong (John) Wang, Jiulian Fu

Keywords(s): Life Science, Life Science - Biology, Life Science - Biotech, Life Science - Health, Med Devices, Diagnostics & Healthtech

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Synthesizing and investigating novel synthetic cannabidiol congeners for enhanced clinical utility

The Invention: Developed an innovative method to convert caraway-derived (+)-carvone (1, $0.15/g) into (–)- isopiperitenol (3, $1000/g) – a critical intermediate that was previously employed in the synthesis (+)-ent-CBD [(+)-5, Scheme 1]. Of note, this four step process (1 to 3) can be performed on multi-gram scale and relies on the one-pot...

Published: 3/14/2024 | Inventor(s): Rochelle Hines, Dustin Hines, William Maio

Keywords(s): Chemistry, Life Science, Life Science - Health, Therapeutics & Drug Delivery, Therapeutics & Drug Delivery - Therapeutic

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A method to create high quality vaccines using tuned monochromatic hard x-rays.

The Invention: Propose using tuned/fixed energy penetrating and highly ionizing hard x-rays in the 7- 100 keV energy range to irradiate patients who are suffering from viral (e.g. COVID) and/or bacterial infections (e.g. pneumonia). The x-rays will target specific compounds/sites in viruses and/or bacteria with an aim to create highly localized...

Published: 3/14/2024 | Inventor(s): Michael Pravica

Keywords(s): Chemistry, Engineering & Manufacturing, Life Science, Life Science - Biology, Life Science - Health, Sports Performance & Nutrition

Category(s): All, Therapeutics, Pharmaceuticals, Drug Delivery

Wearable Health Manager for Monitoring Diet and Activity

Invention SummaryThe invention combines the functionality of monitoring heart-rate, daily exercise activity, nutritional or dietary intake, and sleep patterns using a device similar to a wristwatch. Automatic classification of food consumed and determining calorie intake is a daunting task and can only be done using expert systems. The invention captures...

Published: 1/4/2023 | Inventor(s): Jillian Inouye, Venkatesan Muthukumar, Mohamed Trabia

Keywords(s): Computer Science & Software - Apps, Computer Science & Software - Hardware, Engineering & Manufacturing - Sensors & Devices, Life Science - Agriculture, Life Science - Health, Med Devices, Diagnostics & Healthtech, Med Devices, Diagnostics & Healthtech - Imaging, Software, University/Schools

Category(s): All, Life Sciences, Medical Devices

New Microbial Treatment to Protect Honeybees from Infection by American Foulbrood Disease

Invention SummaryA simple syrup can help deliver freeze-dried bacteriophages to honeybee larvae, effectively inoculating them against a harmful bacterium that causes American Foulbrood disease. In this process, a phage-filled capsule is mixed with syrup and supplied to a hive to facilitate a safe, natural distribution of the helpful microbes via nurse...

Published: 8/16/2022 | Inventor(s): Penny Amy, Diane Yost

Keywords(s): Life Science - Agriculture, Life Science - Health

Category(s): Life Sciences, All

Prevention and Treatment of American Foulbrood Disease (AFB) in Honeybees

Invention SummaryThe invention relates to materials and methods for treating and preventing American Foulbrood disease (AFB) in honeybees, and more particularly for using phage to lyse Paenibacillus larvae in honeybees. A bacteriophage is a virus that destroys bacteria by lysis. Several varieties exist, and each typically attacks only one species/strain...

Published: 8/16/2022 | Inventor(s): Penny Amy, Lucy LeBlanc

Keywords(s): Life Science - Agriculture, Life Science - Health

Category(s): All, Energy & Environment, Life Sciences

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