Patent classifications
G01N2333/59
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VARIABLE FUNCTION MOBILE APPLICATION FOR PROVIDING MEDICAL TEST RESULTS USING VISUAL INDICIA TO DETERMINE MEDICAL TEST FUNCTION TYPE
A method for image analysis of medical test results, comprising receiving information from a mobile device application regarding a test performed using a testing device, wherein the testing device includes a plurality of immunoassay test strips and at least one test function indicator on a surface thereof, wherein the mobile device application is configured to recognize the at least one test function indicator to trigger performance of one or more of the plurality of medical test functions, receiving at the server an image of the testing device from the mobile device application, determining by the server RGB values for a plurality of pixels of the image, normalizing by the server the RGB values into a single value, comparing the single value to a control value, and providing by the server a risk indicator, wherein the risk indicator indicates a likelihood of a presence of a medical condition.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING UCH-L1, GFAP, AND OTHER BIOMARKERS IN BLOOD SAMPLES
Disclosed herein are systems and methods for determining ubiquitin carboxy-terminal hydrolase L1 (UCH-L1), glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), or a combination thereof in a blood sample obtained from a subject. Also disclosed herein are systems and methods for determining CK-MB, -hCG, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), homocysteine, free thyroxine (free T4) or any combinations thereof in a blood sample.
QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM AND KIT FOR AUTOMATED ELISA DEVICES
A kit and method for evaluation of the quality and the operating parameters of any types of fully automated open ELISA instruments are disclosed. The kit and method can be used to reliably assess quality control parameters including precision, volume removal accuracy, plate reader accuracy, plate reader linearity, plate washer quality, drift absence, and carryover absence. The evaluation can be completed in a timely and cost-effective manner and provide laboratories with the ability to readily validate the operation and performance of a fully automated ELISA instrument.
PREGNANCY TEST DEVICE & METHOD
Disclosed is a test device to detect pregnancy In a human female subject, the test device comprising: an assay means to measure the absolute or relative amount of hCG m a sample from the subject; an assay means to measure the absolute or relative amount of FSH in a sample from the subject; and m assay means to measure the absolute or relative amount of one or mere progesterone metabolites I>> a sample from the subject.
Methods and Compositions for Personalized Medicine by Point-of-Care Devices for FSH, LH, HCG and BNP
The present invention relates to biomarkers, methods, devices, reagent, systems and kits for the detection, diagnosis of ovarian cancer as well as for the monitoring of ovarian cancer progression and for monitoring the progress of various cancer treatmeats including ovarian cancer. The present invention also relates to point-of-care testing (POCT) and methods for determining concentrations of biomarkers in a subject.
COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR REPROGRAMMING ADULT CELLS THROUGH THE STEMNESS OF A PLATELET RICH FRACTION OF BLOOD CONTAINING PLATELET-LIKE CELLS IN HUMANS
The described invention provides a method of functionally reprogramming adult cells to an immature cell type that expresses one or more embryonic biomarkers. The reprogramming is accomplished by contacting the adult cells with a platelet rich fraction comprising platelet-like cells from umbilical cord blood or peripheral blood, and expanding the immature cell type in vitro under culture conditions to generate an insulin-producing cell population that expresses human beta-cell specific transcription factors and is functionally equivalent to human pancreatic beta-cells. Without being limited by theory, platelet-like cells and their released mitochondria display immune tolerance-associated markers that may modulate the function and differentiation of immune cells. The described invention further provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a cell product containing a therapeutic amount of an insulin-producing cell population derived from functionally reprogrammed adult cells, wherein the insulin-producing cell population expresses human beta-cell specific transcription factors and is functionally equivalent to human pancreatic beta-cells.
AUTOLOGOUS SOMATIC CELL THERAPY, METHOD OF CONTROLLABLE PREPARATION OF THERAPEUTIC COMPOSITION AND PROCEDURE OF ADAPTIVE TREATMENT OF IVF PATIENT
A blood product containing peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) in an amount of at least 4 million cells per milliliter and human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG in an amount of at least 150 international units (IU) per milliliter. A method of preparing the blood product, including applying HCG to a female patient, then obtaining PBMCs from the female patient, then adding HCG to the obtained PBMCs. A method of culturing PBMCs, including applying HCG to a female patient, then culturing PBMCs obtained from the female patient at a time after the HCG was applied to the patient. A method of in vitro fertilization, including applying HCG to a female patient, culturing PBMCs obtained from the patient after the HCG was applied to the patient, introducing the cultured PBMCs into the uterus of the patient, and transferring at least one embryo into the uterus of the patient.
BIOMARKERS FOR TREATING LIVER DISORDERS WITH THR-B AGONISTS AND RELATED USES
The present disclosure provides a method of treating or preventing a liver disorder (e.g., NASH) in a subject with a THR- agonist, using a biomarker test (e.g., to determine a dose of the THR- agonist).
Method for evaluating urine of a subject to estimate the fertile window by evaluating for the presence of analytes of estrogen and progesterone
Disclosed herein are devices, systems, methods and kits for performing immunoassay tests to detect for at least progesterone or analytes of progesterone on a sample in association with diagnosing problems and issues associated with corpus luteum functionality. The immunoassay devices and methods may be used in conjunction with diagnostic reader systems and/or a base unit for obtaining a sensitive readout of the immunoassay results. The methods disclosed herein may also incorporate steps associated with evaluating the urine of a sample for the presence of an estrogen metabolite and/or luteinizing hormone.
Pregnancy Indicator
A pregnancy indicator having the form and shape of a human female figurine. Upon determining a positive result, the pregnancy indicator provides an auditory output and a visual output. Upon a positive result, the visual output includes inflation of the breasts and abdomen of the figurine, simulating the biological changes experienced by a female during pregnancy. Additionally, the auditory output includes an audio statement saying, I am pregnant upon a positive result. Contrarily, upon determining a negative result, the pregnancy indicator provides an auditory output stating I am not pregnant. The pregnancy indicator provides a visual and auditory indication to the user, thus preventing confusion and ambiguity in the test results.