A method for providing a treatment recommendation to a physician for treating a patient is disclosed. The method comprises determining, from a processor in communication with a patient data repository, a first treatment recommendation based on a combination of selected patient demographics from the patient data repository applicable to the patient, and operational parameters of a plurality of ventricular assist devices (VADs) suitable for treating the patient, the first treatment recommendation having a first survival rate and comprising the use of a first VAD. The method then obtains a first signal from using the first VAD on the patient. The method then determines a second treatment recommendation based on the first signal and the first treatment recommendation, the second treatment recommendation having a second survival rate. The method then provides the second treatment recommendation to the physician if the second survival rate is higher than the first survival rate.

Provided is a biofeedback device using an electrocardiogram, and the biofeedback device using an electrocardiogram may include: a signal acquisition unit acquiring an electrocardiogram signal of a user from an electrocardiograph; an analysis unit analyzing the acquired electrocardiogram signal and providing a state diagnosis result of the user as an analysis result; and a control unit controlling at least one stimulation unit among a plurality of stimulation units for state control of the user based on the state diagnosis result, and a stimulation corresponding to the at least one stimulation unit may be provided to the user by the control of the control unit.

A hand stimulation device that includes a housing defining an interior plenum and having a top portion and a bottom portion; a pair of drive electrodes structured and arranged in a first region of the top portion; a pair of sense electrodes structured and arranged in a second region of the top portion; a processing device disposed within the interior plenum and in communication with each of the pair of drive electrodes and the pair of sense electrodes; at least one sensing device adapted to measure and collect biometric data about the user; and at least one motor that is adapted to generate at least one of tactile feedback and a haptic pattern to a user.

A hand stimulation device that includes a housing defining an interior plenum and having a top portion and a bottom portion; a pair of drive electrodes structured and arranged in a first region of the top portion; a pair of sense electrodes structured and arranged in a second region of the top portion; a processing device disposed within the interior plenum and in communication with each of the pair of drive electrodes and the pair of sense electrodes; at least one sensing device adapted to measure and collect biometric data about the user; and at least one motor that is adapted to generate at least one of tactile feedback and a haptic pattern to a user.

The invention relates generally to methods of improving function of a transplanted organ, treating or preventing primary graft dysfunction of a transplanted organ, treating or preventing acute rejection of a transplanted organ, treating or preventing delayed graft function, or achieving a clinical endpoint indicative of a successful organ transplant in a recipient of the transplanted organ which comprise contacting blood from the recipient with an extracorporeal membrane having a plurality of pores having an average pore size of at least 40 kDa, 50 kDa or 60 kDa to permit inflammatory cytokines and other inflammatory molecules to pass through the pores and out of the blood that is returned back to the recipient.

The present disclosure is directed to a bedding panel system comprising a bottom or fitted sheet with embedded channels throughout such that at least one or more modular top panels and cushions can be attached to create physical sleep chamber spaces and thus independent “sleep zones” for multiple occupants on a single mattress. A bedding panel system can have dimensions to fit any size mattress. Fitted sheet, modular panels and cushions can include several layered components, each with comfort or utility features for each sleep chamber space. Top and bottom layers of fitted sheet and modular panels may be comprised of various fabrics and materials desirable for sleep comfort. Middle layers of fitted sheet and modular panels can include items such as foam or gel padding, moisture resistant barriers, biometric sensors for measuring physical health and sleep quality, and hardware for heating and cooling. Customized foot panels with specialized materials and electronic components can also be attached to fitted sheet for elevated comfort in the foot box. Bedding panel system components can be embedded with channels, arranged in crisscross and diagonal patterns, containing reinforced holes spaced symmetrically throughout to accommodate different configurations for modular panel and cushion installations. Anchor systems can include a variety of material and hardware combinations to enable ease of component connections, sleep comfort, and convenience of occupant access to sleep zones. Similar to modular panel configurations, anchors allow cushions, pillows, pillow cases and similar headrests designed for the head box section to remain connected to fitted sheet to ensure sleep materials remain intact and in place for the duration of the occupants sleep session.

Systems and methods and devices are provided for treating conditions such as heart failure and/or pulmonary hypertension by at least partially occluding flow through the superior vena cava for an interval spanning multiple cardiac cycles. A catheter with an occlusion device is provided along with a controller that actuates a drive mechanism to provide at least partial occlusion of the patient's superior vena cava, which reduces cardiac filling pressures, and induces a favorable shift in the patient's Frank-Starling curve towards healthy heart functionality and improved cardiac performance. The occlusion device may include a lumen obstructed by a relief valve that may permit fluid flow through the occlusion device to release an excessive build-up of pressure.

Apparatus and methods are described including a catheter, a first pump disposed on the catheter, and a second pump disposed on the catheter, proximally to the first pump. A control unit is configured to control activation of the first and second pumps. The first and second pumps are configured, when activated, to pump fluid in opposite directions from one another. Other applications are also described.

A medical device is provided, including: a therapeutic subsystem to deliver a medical therapy, including a sensor to monitor a biometric health factor; a user interface; a controller, including a processor and a memory; therapy software including instructions encoded within the memory to instruct the processor to receive a prescribed therapy, to receive a therapeutic setting recommendation, and to display the therapeutic setting recommendation to an operator via the user interface; a network interface, and instructions to receive, via the network interface, a prepared artificial intelligence (AI) model from a cloud service; and an AI circuit having execution hardware including at least one logic gate, and further including instructions to instruct the execution hardware to execute the prepared AI model to provide a recommended therapy setting for the therapeutic subsystem, wherein the circuit is further to incorporate into the prepared AI model data from the sensor.

Systems and techniques for monitoring, predicting and/or alerting for short-term oxygen support needs of patients are presented. A system can include a data collection component that receives multimodal patient data for a patient having a respiratory condition in association with monitoring and treating the respiratory condition in real-time, the multimodal patient data comprising at least physiological data regarding physiological parameters tracked for the patient over a period of time, and current oxygen support data regarding a current oxygen support mechanism of the patient. The system can further include an oxygen support forecasting component that processes the multimodal patient data using an oxygen support forecasting model to generate an output forecast that indicates whether a change to the current oxygen support mechanism is recommended for the patient within a defined upcoming timeframe