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Abstract Koronis Biomedical Technologies (KBT) proposes to develop an inhaler training system for elder patients with the goal of improving the use of dry powder inhalers (DPIs) and pressurized metered dose inhalers (pMDIs). Inhalers deliver medication directly to the lungs and are widely used to treat Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in older patients. It is also very important for cl ...

Project Summary/Abstract We propose the development and evaluation of a novel implantable low-energy device, using an innovative low-energy multi-pulse therapy, to achieve well-tolerated treatment of ventricular and atrial tachyarrhythmias. Ventricular arrhythmias (VAs) including ventricular tachycardia (VT) and ventricular fibrillation (VF) are responsible for 75-80% of Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) ...

Project Summary/Abstract Proposed is a system to enhance the capabilities, safety, and accessibility of exoskeletons through innovative 3D imaging and adaptive control. Significance: Medical exoskeletons are an exciting and emerging technology that can be found at over 270 rehabilitation centers around the world. Clinical evidence has shown that rehabilitation with exoskeletons can improve functio ...

Project Summary/Abstract Minnesota HealthSolutions Corporation proposes to collaborate with the Mayo Clinic to develop a unique matching service for caregivers of persons living with dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy Body dementia and Frontotemporal degeneration. Caregiving for persons with dementia is demanding and research has shown that it negatively effects the physical and mental ...

PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT The ultimate goal of this project is to develop the flexible, non-occlusive Ω-Cuff as a simple and safe device to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is the inability of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) to keep the acidic stomach content from coming back up excessively into the esophagus that can cause major discomfort, disrupting daily lives and can l ...

Project Summary/Abstract The proposed project focuses on creating a bariatric mannequin simulator to educate healthcare students on proper techniques specific and specialized to bariatric patient care. Significance: Obesity is one of the world’s most significant and growing health problems. More than 2 in 3 adults are overweight or have obesity and obese patients have a greater likelihood of req ...

Abstract Koronis Biomedical Technologies (KBT) proposes to develop and fully evaluate a renal replacement therapy (RRT) machine specifically targeted for critically-ill small children and neonates with acute kidney injury (AKI), fluid overload, and kidney failure. In recent years, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) has emerged as the preferred method for providing kidney support to these ...

Project Summary/Abstract Minnesota HealthSolutions Corporation (MHS) and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) propose the development and validation of a novel system for creating custom-fit respiratory interface appliances for the purpose of improving non-invasive ventilation (NIV) for infants and children in the intensive care unit (ICU). Technology advancements in NIV have improved outcomes ...

Abstract Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a leading cause of death in the USA, with only 3-20% neurologically intact survival for rt350,000 out-of-hospital SCA patients each year. Even after patients are initially resuscitated, many die within a week from severe brain injury. The goal of this application is to improve neurologically-intact survival rates after pre-hospital and in-hospital SCA. The P ...

Project Summary/Abstract Proposed is an informatics platform for caregivers of wheelchair operators with or at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Alzheimer's Disease Related Dementias (AD/ADRD), and cognitive impairments. Significance: Many older adults have chronic health conditions that limit mobility and, thus, wheelchair use is essential for maintaining independence. However, when ...