A device and method of observing mental condition of a user by interacting with an improved swatch of chain mail mesh that comprises interconnecting, polygonal plastic links suitably interconnected to define a sheet having each of the interconnecting, polygonal links having at least one degree of freedom of movement in at least one direction with respect to its neighbouring polygonal links wherein each of the interconnecting, polygonal links, interconnected to at least one neighbouring interconnecting polygonal link, combine to form an operative upper surface and an operative lower surface of the sheet, and wherein at least a portion of at least one of the operative upper surface and the operative lower surface of the sheet generally feels generally smooth with gaps, which produce a calming or pleasing effect when contacted with or moved over, or combinedly contacted with and moved over a human's body portion which being apt to sense of touch. The sheet has a predetermined drape coefficient, nonlinear motion, and is capable of providing relief in stress or pleasure when a human employs the same. The device is a fidget toy, and when used during observation a diagnosis and a therapy tool.

Examples of the disclosure relate to systems and apparatus that enable a pain profile to be generated. The apparatus comprises means for enabling stimulation of a biological sample using a plurality of electrical stimulating signals. The plurality of electrical stimulating signals comprise different values for one or more parameters and respective electrical stimulating signals are configured to cause a respective change in the biological sample wherein the respective change is optically detectable. The apparatus is also configured to enable measuring of the optically detectable changes caused by the electrical stimulating signals. The optically detectable changes can be measured by using one or more optical devices to detect the optically detectable changes. The measurements obtained by the one or more optical devices and the corresponding values for the one or more parameters of the electrical stimulating signals can be used to generate a pain profile for the biological sample. The pain profile is based on the optically detectable changes caused by the stimulation.

A console for medical diagnosis includes a chair, a computer for displaying and communicating test results, various testing areas for performing multiple diagnostic tests, various testing devices including at least an EEG testing device, an ECG testing device, a BMD testing device, an ultrasonography testing device, and an EMG testing device, and openings for kidney probes and an echocardiogram probe. The testing areas include a first area for performing diagnostic tests on the head, a second area for performing diagnostic tests on sensory, a third area for performing diagnostic tests on the chest region, a fourth area for performing diagnostic tests on the pelvic and chest regions, a fifth area for performing diagnostic tests on blood, tissue, and bodily fluids, a sixth area for performing electromyographical tests, a seventh area for performing bone-related diagnostic tests, and an eighth area for performing diagnostic tests related to physical parameters and vitals.

Disclosed are methods and medical device systems for automated delivery of therapies for pain and determination of need for and safety of treatment. In one embodiment, such a medical device system may comprise a sensor configured to sense at least one body signal from a patient; and a medical device configured to receive a first sensed body signal from the sensor determine a patient pain index based at least in part on said first sensed body signal; determine whether said patient pain index is above at least a first pain index threshold; determine a safety index based at least in part on a second sensed body signal; select a pain treatment regimen based on at least one of said safety index and or a determination that said pain index is above said first pain index threshold; and deliver said pain treatment regimen.

A neuropathy screening and severity system can comprise a contact probe comprising a probe housing having a predetermined weight and having an electromechanical actuator operable to vibrate at a variable amplitude and a frequency. The actuator can be operable to contact with a patient at a predetermined pressure based on the predetermined weight. The system can also comprise an electronic control unit disposed in the probe housing. The electronic control unit can be operable to ramp the variable amplitude of the electromechanical actuator from a first amplitude to a second amplitude over a sensory test time.

Disclosed are methods and medical device systems for automated delivery of therapies for pain and determination of need for and safety of treatment. In one embodiment, such a medical device system may comprise a sensor configured to sense at least one body signal from a patient; and a medical device configured to receive a first sensed body signal from the sensor; determine a patient pain index based at least in part on said first sensed body signal; determine whether said patient pain index is above at least a first pain index threshold; determine a safety index based at least in part on a second sensed body signal; select a pain treatment regimen based on at least one of said safety index and or a determination that said pain index is above said first pain index threshold; and deliver said pain treatment regimen.

In some examples, a patient monitoring system includes processing circuitry configured to detect an occurrence of a nociception event of a patient during a medical procedure. The processing circuitry may, for example, determine, based at least in part on a nociception parameter of the patient in an interrogation window, a nociception parameter level, determine, based at least in part on the nociception parameter of the patient in a baseline window that corresponds to the interrogation window, a baseline nociception parameter level, determine a difference in nociception parameter levels between the baseline nociception parameter level and the nociception parameter level, detect, based at least in part on the difference in nociception parameter levels, an occurrence of a nociception event, and in response to detecting the occurrence of the nociception event, provide an indication to adjust an amount of analgesic administered to the patient.

Disclosed herein is a device for repeatably and accurately measuring the threshold sensitivity of the skin on a body part or surface such as the plantar surface of the foot. The machine uses a monofilament pressure test, where a monofilament is applied to the surface of the skin until it buckles at a corresponding force. The device may measure a broad range of pressures and responsive sensation in the patient using multiple applications of the monofilament. The patient indicates a positive or negative response, based on whether the patient sensed the monofilament pressure. The machine may include a foot clamping assembly, a support chassis, a linear motion translation assembly for locating the monofilament at a given position for testing, and a camera for taking images used to identify testing locations and report results. Methods of use and testing protocols are also described herein.

A medical diagnostic apparatus includes a controller; a user interface; a platform having a horizontal surface; and at least one visible light image sensor positioned below the horizontal surface that is capable of producing a diagnostic visible light image of a bottom portion of a foot or feet positioned on the horizontal surface. At least a portion of the horizontal surface is transparent to visible light. The apparatus may further include at least one infrared image sensor positioned below the horizontal surface that is capable of producing a thermal image of the first target area. The apparatus may further include sensors positioned above the platform capable of producing diagnostic visible light images or thermal images of a top portion of the user's foot or feet. The apparatus may further include a weight measurement system coupled to the platform.

Systems and methods for planning a surgical procedure are provided. Information corresponding to an examination of a patient and an image of patient may be received. The information and the image may be inputted into an analytical model figured to identify a pathology location. A needed surgical modification of the patient anatomy may be automatically identified. At least a portion of an anatomical element in a three-dimensional model of the patient anatomy may be automatically labeled.