The present invention relates generally to a system and method for measuring the structural characteristics of an object. The object is subjected to an energy application processes and provides an objective, quantitative measurement of structural characteristics of an object. The system may include a device, for example, a percussion instrument, capable of being reproducibly placed against the object undergoing such measurement for reproducible positioning. The system does not include an external on/off switch or any remote on/off switching mechanism. The system also includes a disposable feature or assembly for minimizing cross-contamination between tests. The structural characteristics as defined herein may include vibration damping capacities, acoustic damping capacities, structural integrity or structural stability.

Support structures for positioning sensors on a physiologic tunnel for measuring physical, chemical and biological parameters of the body and to produce an action according to the measured value of the parameters. The support structure includes a sensor fitted on the support structures using a special geometry for acquiring continuous and undisturbed data on the physiology of the body. Signals are transmitted to a remote station by wireless transmission such as by electromagnetic waves, radio waves, infrared, sound and the like or by being reported locally by audio or visual transmission. The physical and chemical parameters include brain function, metabolic function, hydrodynamic function, hydration status, levels of chemical compounds in the blood, and the like. The support structure includes patches, clips, eyeglasses, head mounted gear and the like, containing passive or active sensors positioned at the end of the tunnel with sensing systems positioned on and accessing a physiologic tunnel.

The present disclosure provides an electrocardiographic measurement method, including: preparing a bar body to be gripped by a hand of a subject of an electrocardiographic measurement; providing a first and second electrode with a space in an axial direction of the bar body and providing a ground electrode with a space in a circumferential direction of the bar body from at least one of the first and second electrodes; connecting an electrocardiogram measuring circuit between the first and second electrodes, and measuring an electrocardiogram signal of the subject by an electrocardiogram measuring circuit while the subject grips the bar body with right and left hands at positions of the first and second electrodes so as to bring the right and left hands into contact with the first and second electrodes, respectively, and to bring the ground electrode into contact with one of the right and left hands.

A multi-function instrument for use in a dermatological biopsy procedure, including a housing having an aperture in a base thereof, the aperture adapted to be placed on a patient's skin at a biopsy site, the housing comprising: an anesthetic-dispensing member, a biopsy sampling member configured for extracting a biopsy sample from the biopsy site, and an extension and retraction mechanism configured to enable the anesthetic-dispensing member and the biopsy sampling member to be held in offset positions relative to the aperture and to be alternately brought into alignment with the aperture for extension therethrough, to sequentially dispense an anesthetic to the selected biopsy site, and extract a biopsy sample from the biopsy site, without necessity for removal of the instrument from contact with the patient's skin.

Included are embodiments of a cartridge assembly for modifying a treating surface. These embodiments may include a reservoir for storing a treatment composition, where the treatment composition is being applied to the treating surface. The cartridge assembly may also include a body portion that is coupled to the reservoir and configured to engage with a cartridge housing. The body portion may include a plurality of engagement rails, including a primary engagement rail and an auxiliary engagement rail, where the auxiliary engagement rail has a shorter length than the primary engagement rail to facilitate engagement with the cartridge housing in a desired configuration.

An apparatus for generating ECG recordings and a method for using the same are disclosed. The apparatus includes a handheld device having four electrodes on an outer surface thereof, the handheld device having an extended configuration and a storage configuration. The apparatus also includes a controller configured to measure signals between the electrodes to provide signals that are used to generate an ECG recording selected from the group consisting of standard lead traces and precordial traces. When the handheld device is in the extended configuration and the first and second electrodes contact a first hand of a patient such that the first and second electrodes contact different locations on the first hand, the third electrode is in contact with a location on the patient's other hand and the fourth electrode contacts a point on the patient's body that depends on the particular trace being measured.

The present invention relates to an optical dental caries diagnostic device, and more particularly an optical dental caries diagnostic device including a body unit having a predetermined length, a light-emitting member located in front of the body unit, the light-emitting member being configured to radiate visible light, and a power supply unit electrically connected to the light-emitting member, the power supply unit extending through the body unit and then being exposed at a rear of the body unit, wherein a filter unit detachably coupled to the light-emitting member is provided in front of the light-emitting member.

A combined intraocular pressure (IOP) measuring and eye medication dispensing device may include a first micro-electro-mechanical-system (MEMS) sensor to generate IOP measurements of a living organism's eye; a medication dispensing device to dispense medication into the living organism's eye; a second MEMS micro-dispenser to interface with the medication dispensing device and to control the dispensing of the medication into the living organism's eye; and an analog-to-digital (A-to-D) converter to receive control signals. The A-to-D converter may communicate the control signals to the first MEMS sensor or the second MEMS micro-dispenser; receive the generated IOP measurements from the first MEMS sensor; receive medication dispensing parameters from the second MEMS micro-dispenser or medication dispensing device, and communicate the generated IOP measurements or the medication dispensing parameters. The device may also include a communications interface to receive the control signals from one or more processors in an external control module.

The present invention generally relates to improved medical devices, systems, and methods. In many embodiments, devices, systems, and methods for locating and treating a target nerve with integrated cold therapy and electrical stimulation systems are provided. For example, nerve stimulation and cryoneurolysis may be delivered concurrently or alternately with the cryo-stimulation device. In some embodiments, the device may be operated by a single operator or clinician. Accordingly, embodiments of the present disclosure may improve nerve targeting during cryoneurolysis procedures. Improvements in nerve localization and targeting may increase treatment accuracy, physician confidence in needle placement during treatment, and clinical efficacy and safety. In turn, such improvements may decrease overall treatment times, the number of repeat treatments, and the re-treatment rate. Further, additional improvements in nerve localization and targeting may reduce the number of needle insertions, applied treatment cycles, and may also reduce the number of cartridge changes.

A system includes a handle, a camera attachment, and a docking station. The camera attachment is configured to be coupled to the handle, and includes an image sensor. The docking station includes a housing that defines a first aperture. The first aperture is configured to receive at least a portion of the camera attachment therein. When the camera attachment is coupled to the handle and not received in the first aperture, the image sensor is configured to generate first image data that is reproducible as an image of a first target area located outside the housing of the docking station. When the camera attachment is received in the first aperture, the image sensor is disposed within the housing of the docking station and is configured to generate second image data that is reproducible as an image of a second target area located within the housing of the docking station.