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Burn dressing irrigation system, ideal for large wounds which have infection or colonization and require treatment with antibiotic solutions Inventors: Paul J. Chestovich MD Dr. Paul J. Chestovich is a tenured Associate Professor of Surgery at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV). He is the Medical Director...

Published: 4/9/2024 | Inventor(s): Paul Chestovich

Keywords(s): Med Devices, Diagnostics & Healthtech, Med Devices, Diagnostics & Healthtech - Medical Device

Category(s): Medical Devices

Pressure Sensing Compression Garment

The system comprises one or more sensors, such as piezoelectric sensors, enabling real-time monitoring of applied pressure. Inventors: John Menezes, Joshua Goldman, Oliver Musovski Menezes: An associate professor with the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, is the only fellowship trained craniofacial surgeon in Las Vegas. Among his areas of...

Published: 4/9/2024 | Inventor(s): John Menezes, R. Baker, James Skelly, Francisco Carlos

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Category(s): Medical Devices, Computer Science & Software

Low-cost gamma-ray detector for nuclear radiation remote sensing

The Invention: The innovation provides a method for remotely detecting gamma radiation emitted from a nuclear source. Gamma detection represents the prevalent approach to radiation detection. Currently, gammas must navigate toward the interaction zone within a physical detector (crystal) that possesses finite dimensions. In this development, a continuous...

Published: 6/5/2024 | Inventor(s): Jaeyun Moon, Kaleab Ayalew, Alexander Barzilov

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

Smart Orthotic for Diabetic Patients

Invention Summary This smart orthotic senses distribution of pressure on the footpad to detect the earliest signs of tissue stiffening in diabetic patients which can reduce the possibility of developing foot ulcerations or limb amputation in diabetic patients. Components of the structure include: shoe insert, pressure sensors integrated within the shoe...

Published: 1/4/2023 | Inventor(s): Janet Dufek, Mohamed Trabia

Keywords(s): Med Devices, Diagnostics & Healthtech, Med Devices, Diagnostics & Healthtech - Imaging

Category(s): Medical Devices, All

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

Physical Therapy Device: Timed-Up-and-Go Test

Invention SummaryAn automated apparatus to measure the progress of a patient’s mobility through the “Timed-Up-and-Go” (TUG) test. This apparatus contains a stool with an attached force platform that measures the forces and the time that the forces are being applied to the stool. This stool also has an adjustable height allowing the...

Published: 1/4/2023 | Inventor(s): Janet Dufek, Robbin Hickman, Szu-Ping Lee, Tyler Peck

Keywords(s): Life Science - Biotech, Med Devices, Diagnostics & Healthtech, Med Devices, Diagnostics & Healthtech - Imaging, Therapeutics & Drug Delivery

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

TRIPLE ON-BOARD IMAGER FOR RADIATION THERAPY

An invention to increase the target accuracy of radiation therapy and improve cancer treatment. The InventionThe invention is an integrated gantry-based triple on-board imager (OBI) into medical linear accelerator (Linac) for human image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) that allows functional and molecular imaging and treatment to take place in the same...

Published: 8/16/2022 | Inventor(s): Yu Kuang, Hui Wang

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Category(s): Medical Devices

Apparatus and Methods for Bone Fixation

Invention SummaryAn apparatus and method of reducing and fixating bone fragments during osteosynthesis (the reduction and internal fixation of a bone fracture with implantable devices). An internal fixation plate has first and second arms forming an acute angle. Attachment locations adapted to secure the plate to the bone are located at distal portions...

Published: 1/3/2023 | Inventor(s): Mohamed Trabia, Robert Wang

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Category(s): All, Engineering & Manufacturing, Medical Devices

Apparatus and Methods for Bone Fixation

Published: 6/12/2015 | Inventor(s): Mohamed Trabia, Robert Wang

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Category(s): All, Engineering & Manufacturing, Medical Devices

Wearable Health Manager for Monitoring Diet and Activity

Published: 6/11/2015 | Inventor(s): Jillian Inouye, Venkatesan Muthukumar, Mohamed Trabia

Keywords(s): Agriculture, Apps, Computer, Education, Electronic, Imaging, Life Sciences, Medical Devices, Software

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