Colonoscopy is recognized as a valuable diagnostic tool for the detection of disorders of the colon. however, this procedure is not routinely performed because of its associated cost and time requirements. the object of this program is to develop an improved method for the insertion of a colonoscope… More

Not Available The design and analysis of modern rotorcraft requires computational tools capable of treating extremely complex aerodynamic problems. These include strong induced flow effects, interactions of the rotor and its wake system, transonic flow, flow reversal,

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): There is a need for a bedside monitor of cerebral hemodynamics for human patients. Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is an optically based technique that could meet such demand. Using a non-toxic near infrared dye Indocyanine green (ICG) as a tracer, cerebral… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): There is a need for a non-invasive and continuous bedside monitor for brain oxygenation for adult human patients. Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is an optically based technique that could meet such demand. However, NIRS instruments have yet to achieve their… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Automated non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP) monitoring is essential for the management of hypertension. The oscillometric technique is the main method used by automated NIBP monitors for clinical and ambulatory blood pressure (BP) monitoring, as well as… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Cerebral oximetry is an optical method that measures cerebral tissue oxygen saturation (SctO2) continuously and non-invasively at the bedside. Complimentary to pulse oximetry, which only measures arterial oxygen saturat ion (SaO2), cerebral oximetry measures… More