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Problem: The limited availability of blood and blood products for use in prehospital settings is a significant concern. Objective: The objective of this proposal is to use in-vitro and in-vivo studies to evaluate a manufactured, “blood-like” prototype, P

Medical procedures are complex and require extensive training; research has shown that at least 750 individual operations may be required to perform procedures correctly. This learning curve is important, both for: 1) training new physicians, and 2) providing a way to develop and test improved medical methods. Development of sensing materials for synthetic tissues, organs, nerves, and skin (STONeS ...

Recent armed conflicts have resulted in exposure of service members to high intensity sound or high-pressure blast waves. The ear is the most susceptible organ to blast damage, and tympanic membrane rupture is the most common injury. Personnel who experie

Severe hemorrhage accounts for 90% of all survivable pre-hospital deaths in military combat scenarios, as there is limited access to resuscitation fluids for transfusion. Particularly in scenarios of prolonged forward field care, there is a significant ne

Extended flight times of up to 16 hours has led to in-flight urination complications for US fighter pilots. Currently available urine collection options are unacceptable, particularly for female pilots, leading to significant discomfort and infection. Th

Tympanic membrane (TM) perforations are the most common blast injury sustained by active-duty service members. Though these perforations appear to be minor issues, they can lead to severe morbidities such as recurrent ear infection and hearing loss. Repai

NanoBioFab will develop a most forward-looking technology “Inkjet Assisted Nano printing” (IA-Nano) for nano-material discovery and sensor fabrication. It employs custom inkjet printing synthesis and screening platforms. What makes IA-Nano synthesis system unique is that its nano-inks consist of 1) ~34 parent elements/metals 2) a larger number of “partner” compounds (oxides, sulfides, etc. ...

GeneCapture is proposing to use its rapid CAPTURE assay (Confirm Active Pathogens Through Unamplified RNA Expression) to identify the pathogen(s) in wound infections. The pathogen Infection Diagnostic (ID)test takes place in a disposable cartridge that integrates and automates the sample prep steps and determines the genetic signature of the pathogens present. The assay is based on immobilized ste ...

In both military and civilian aviation, the largest cause of fatalities is spatial disorientation (SD), which occurs when pilots lose situation awareness (SA), usually due to a loss of visual references or when the gravitoinertial forces associated with f

We propose to demonstrate the feasibility of a novel in-flight bladder relief undergarment to meet and/or exceed the key performance parameters (KPPs) per DHA193-003 solicitation. It is mission critical for air crew members to answer nature’s call with a