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DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): We propose to develop an electrical stimulation system with adaptive capabilities for exercise and rehabilitation. The target populations are: 1) individuals with complete or incomplete SCI who are interested in im

DESCRIPTION provided by applicant Pulmonary drug delivery has emerged as a noninvasive alternative route for the treatment of lung diseases asthma COPD CF and lung cancer In order to obtain the desired level of effectiveness and safety of the inhaled drugs an appropriate deposition on the targeted region and subsequent absorption in the targeted region is vital Multiscale multidisciplin ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This project will develop, evaluate and distribute an interactive multimedia program to provide interactive instruction about the human nervous system using a programmed learning format. The program will also provide extensive self-testing for the competencies to be acquired through interaction with the software program. The specific aims of the project are: A) ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This project will develop, evaluate and distribute an interactive multimedia program to provide interactive instruction about the human nervous system using a programmed learning format. The program will also provide e

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Many widely used therapeutically important peptide drugs and hormones (annual international sales: $13 billion) are cyclized by means of disulfide bridges. However, the production of these peptides is difficult and

ABSTRACT Diabetes is the leading cause of nontraumatic lower extremity amputations in the United States Diabetic foot ulcers DFUs are responsible for more hospitalizations than any other diabetic complications Currently even the best available treatments achieve only a healing rate for these wounds and this healing is often only temporary with a chance of recurring Our company has ...

DESCRIPTION provided by applicant The goal of the Phase I study is to determine the feasibility of piloting a low cost Real Time Location System RTLS for use in healthcare based on a novel technology known as Near Field Electromagnetic The proposed QHealth system promises to support a number of healthcare applications such as equipment management workflow optimization hand hygiene complian ...

DESCRIPTION provided by applicant ParaTechs Corporation aims to provide researchers with advanced technology and methods to simplify procedures for laboratory animal models While actively supporting efforts to `reduce replace and refineandapos animal use ParaTechs provides safe and efficient alternatives for surgical procedures We have already brought to market a nonsurgical embryo transfe ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Cancer continues to be a leading cause of death in the U.S. and in many other countries. Cancers develop and spread within the body when tumor cells are not detected or destroyed by the immune system. Although certain new therapies hold promise, current cancer treatments, including chemotherapy and radiation therapy, tend to kill cells non-selectively and can ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Cancer continues to be a leading cause of death in the U.S. and in many other countries. Cancers develop and spread within the body when tumor cells are not detected or destroyed by the immune system. Although cer