A system for monitoring a person may include a person-worn sensor device including at least one sensor (e.g., at least one accelerometer, magnetometer, altimeter, etc.) configured to collect sensor data and a processor to process data from the person-worn sensor device. The processor may be configured to determine or access an orientation of a physical support apparatus (e.g., bed, table, wheelchair, chair, sofa, or other structure for supporting the person), receive sensor data collected by the person-worn sensor device, calculate an orientation of the person relative to the physical support apparatus based on (a) the orientation of the physical support apparatus and (b) the sensor data collected by the person-worn sensor device, and identify, based on the determined orientation of the person relative to the physical support apparatus, a physical support apparatus exit condition indicating an occurrence or anticipated occurrence of the person exiting the physical support apparatus.

The disclosure features methods for treating craniosynostosis in a patient (e.g., a patient having hypophosphatasia (HPP) and exhibiting or likely to have increased intracranial pressure (ICP)) by administering a soluble alkaline phosphatase (sALP) to the patient, e.g., in combination with a cranial surgery, e.g., a cranial vault remodeling procedure.

Radiofrequency (RF) coil unit and a housing for the RF coil unit is provided. The RF coil unit can include a substantially annular body having a concave indent along a longitudinal direction along the substantially annular body such that when a head of the patient is inserted into an interior of the substantially annular body, at least a portion of the head of the patient is viewable and accessible from a location exterior to the substantially annular body. The housing for the RF coil unit can include a channel to receive the RF coil unit of a MRI device. The housing can enclose regions with high voltages (e.g., 1000 Volts) and/or separate these regions from patient body parts by, for example, including insulating material, thereby enhancing a safety of the patient.

A pediatric magnetic resonance (MRI) system and sub-system are provided. The pediatric MRI system includes a magnet-gradient assembly, an RF shield-body coil assembly and a pediatric MRI sub-system. The pediatric MRI sub-system includes an infant warmer or isolette having a patient section for accommodating a patient. The infant warmer is positionable relative to the magnet-gradient-body coil assembly of the pediatric MRI system. The pediatric MRI sub-system also includes a warming mattress arranged within the patient section of the infant warmer. The infant warming mattress includes an interior space filled at least partially with a host medium and a conduction heating system at least partially arranged in the interior space to conduct heat to the interior space of the infant warming mattress. The pediatric MRI system also includes at least one local radio frequency (RF) coil that is positionable within the patient section of the infant warmer.

The present invention relates to infant monitoring equipment, and particularly relates to apparatuses and methods for non-invasive monitoring and tracking of infants' vital health parameters, and for raising alerts on prediction or detection of one or more predefined health conditions. The invention provides apparatuses, methods and computer program products for non-invasive monitoring of blood analytes in a subject, and in particular embodiments, in infants.

The system includes at least one infrared light intensity sensor positioned on substrate to measure infrared light incident from a baby's stomach during a feeding. The infrared light is provided by an infrared light source. An initial intensity of infrared light incident from the human stomach is measured at the beginning of the feeding. A feeding intensity of infrared light incident from the human stomach is measured at the end of the feeding. The ratio of these infrared intensity measurements are used to calculate a value for the volume ingested into the human stomach during the feeding. The infrared light intensity measurements can be taken continuously to provide a real-time report of how the feeding is progressing, such as to a parent or doctor. The light source and sensor can be incorporated into an article of clothing to provide non-invasive measurements that do not physically obstruct the feeding.

Systems and techniques can prevent reflux induced laryngospasm and the pathologies resulting therefrom, including (but not limited to) sudden death in epilepsy (SUDEP) and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

A baby transport is provided. The baby transport includes a car body, a first sensing unit, a second sensing unit, and a processing unit. The car body is configured to carry a baby. The first sensing unit is configured to sense a biological signal of the baby. The second sensing unit is configured to sense an environment context. The processing unit is configured to determine a target of interest according to the biological signal of the baby and the environment context; plan a route according to the environment context and the target of interest; and control the car body to move according to the route.

A system and apparatus for collecting electroencephalography (EEG) data from infants and young children is disclosed.

A system, a wearable device, and a method for monitoring a sleep cycle of an infant. The system and/or the wearable device are configured to vary the monitoring rate based on the sleep stages and awake the infant and/or send an alarm when the infant is in a life-threatening condition.