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A patent has been issued for a system designed to monitor and maintain intravascular assemblies autonomously, reducing the need for constant medical staff involvement. The system includes a robotic device equipped with sensors to detect and correct issues such as air bubbles, occlusions, and low battery alarms in intravenous tubing and catheters. By preemptively addressing potential problems, the robotic device aims to improve patient care and reduce disruptions caused by infusion pump alarms. [Extracted from the article]

Medcaptain Medical Technology Co. Ltd. has filed a patent application for a method to update infusion control parameters in an infusion pump. Currently, medical staff manually enter drug information and usage statistics, which is time-consuming. The invention aims to automate this process by analyzing infusion records and medical advice to determine alternative control parameters for drugs, updating the drug database in the infusion pump accordingly. This method eliminates the need for manual data collection and improves the accuracy and effectiveness of infusion control in medical settings. [Extracted from the article]

Sony Group Corporation has been issued a patent for an information processing system that aims to improve the efficiency of surgery-related services in hospitals. The system includes circuitry that acquires information about a surgery and displays a surgery process area and a work process area to indicate the progress of the entire process and the work content. The system also calculates the degree of progress based on information from different surgeries. The patent aims to address the need for cost reduction and improved quality and efficiency in surgical procedures. [Extracted from the article]

A patent has been issued to OMRON Healthcare Co. Ltd. for a medical questionnaire creation assist device. The device aims to address the burden on patients and medical staff when filling out medical questionnaires. It includes features such as acquiring past clinical data, creating medical questionnaire basic data, receiving input data of statement information, and outputting completed medical questionnaire data. The device also allows for the display of incomplete medical interview items and provides a list of input candidates. This technology has the potential to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of medical questionnaires. [Extracted from the article]

Covidien LP has been issued a patent for surgical clip packs that can be coupled to surgical access devices. The patent describes a device that keeps the clips within the surgical sterile field, making them easily accessible to surgeons or medical staff. The surgical clip pack includes a frame with a storage compartment and an annulus, as well as receptacles for housing surgical fasteners. The invention aims to prevent the loss or misplacement of clips during surgery, reducing costs and unnecessary delays. [Extracted from the article]

A patent has been issued for a mobile virtual reality system for surgical robotic systems. The system aims to simulate, train, or demonstrate surgical robotic systems and procedures in a virtual environment, allowing medical staff to familiarize themselves with the technology without the need for the physical equipment. The mobile virtual reality system includes a processor, a display, handheld user input devices, and foot input devices. It allows for the manipulation of virtual surgical instruments and provides feedback to the user during simulated procedures. The system can be easily transported and used for training purposes. [Extracted from the article]

EBAMed SA has filed a patent application for a motion management system that aims to enhance the precision and effectiveness of non-invasive ablation therapy for cardiac arrhythmias. The system utilizes external therapy beams, such as charged particle beams, to target specific heart tissues without invasive procedures. It also has potential applications in cancer treatments, radiology, and interventional cardiology. The system includes various components such as ultrasound probes, probe holders, localization systems, ECG systems, data management systems, and a gating system to monitor and manage heart motion during treatment, ensuring accurate radiation delivery. The invention seeks to improve the accuracy and efficiency of radiation therapy for heart arrhythmias. [Extracted from the article]

Smartooth Korea Co. Ltd has submitted a patent application for a method and terminal device that provides oral state information, specifically related to periodontitis. The invention aims to simplify the process of comparing previous and current oral states by using dental images taken regularly. It also provides numeric information on the deterioration of periodontitis based on measured gum state. The method involves extracting gum bone lines from oral images, calculating height differences in gum bones, generating information on periodontitis deterioration, and displaying the result oral image. This invention could potentially improve the accuracy and convenience of diagnosing periodontitis. [Extracted from the article]

Siemens Healthineers AG has been issued a patent for a toroidal system configuration for dedicated MRI scanners. The patent describes a design for an MRI system with multiple imaging regions that generate a main magnetic field in the shape of a toroid. This design aims to improve MRI systems by providing easier access to patients and reducing costs. The system can be adapted for various types of imaging, such as cardiac, neurological, and orthopedic imaging. The patent also includes claims for controlling the MRI system and applying imaging protocols. [Extracted from the article]

A patent application by Medcaptain Medical Technology Co. Ltd. has been made available online for a liquid infusion control method and apparatus. The invention aims to improve the accuracy and efficiency of liquid intake settings in medical devices by automating the calculation and input process. The method involves receiving infusion attribute information, determining parameter information for each liquid, and controlling the infusion pumps accordingly. This technology has the potential to enhance the management of liquid balance in patients and improve the overall effectiveness of medical staff. [Extracted from the article]

A patent application titled "Display Method and Apparatus of Medical Device, Electronic Device and Storage Medium" has been published online by the US Patent and Trademark Office. The patent application, filed by inventors from Medcaptain Medical Technology Co. Ltd., describes a display method and apparatus for medical devices that improves display efficiency. The method involves determining the content to be displayed based on the distance between the target user and the medical device, and adjusting the display accordingly. This invention aims to address the challenge of displaying patient information on medical devices when medical staff need to maintain a certain distance from the patient. [Extracted from the article]

A patent application by Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co. Ltd. has been made available online. The patent application describes a medical device and information display method that aims to improve the presentation of patient data to medical staff. The device includes a memory, processor, and display, and is capable of analyzing patient data to obtain a patient state and comparison results of vital sign parameters. The patient state is presented on a human body diagram, while the comparison results are displayed via text or graph. The device aims to provide medical staff with a clear and intuitive understanding of the patient's condition. [Extracted from the article]

A patent has been issued to Stryker European Operations Limited for a technique that provides user guidance for obtaining a registration between patient image data and a surgical tracking system. The method involves obtaining patient image data, determining registration instructions, obtaining second patient image data using an augmented reality (AR) device, determining a transformation between the coordinate systems of the two patient image data sets, and triggering the display of registration instructions on the AR device. This technique aims to guide medical staff in acquiring accurate registration points on the patient's body for surgical navigation. The patent provides detailed information on the method and its applications. [Extracted from the article]

A patent has been issued for a feedback-type intelligent syringe developed by Sinoneedle Intelligence Technology Co. Ltd. The syringe includes a syringe needle with electrodes for detecting impedance of human tissue, which are connected to a main control device. The device can quickly and accurately detect and position impedance of skin, muscle, body fluid, and blood, allowing for intelligent injection or suction. The syringe needle is made of an insulating or metal material and is coated with an inner insulating layer. The main control device is connected to a displayer or a reminding device. The patent provides a technical solution to improve the accuracy and effectiveness of injections and extractions. [Extracted from the article]

A patent application has been submitted by inventors from various locations for a system and method to evaluate a medical workflow. The proposed system aims to improve safety and efficiency in operating rooms by intelligently selecting and updating content during surgical procedures. Machine learning models would be used to provide medical content to staff, compute an efficiency score, and adjust aspects of the workflow accordingly. The patent application describes a method for evaluating a medical workflow using images of a medical environment, determining contextual information, identifying the stage of the workflow, and presenting relevant medical content to staff. The application was filed by Gaurav Bhardwaj, Gianni Boccoleri, Lina Gurevich, Avinash Kumar, Sudhanshu Mehta, and Vijay Kumar Tiwary on December 26, 2023. [Extracted from the article]

Inventors Sean Victor Hastings and Eric Alexander Hereford have submitted a patent application to the US Patent and Trademark Office on behalf of Stryker Corporation. The application proposes techniques to reduce light pollution in medical environments, specifically in operating rooms, in order to minimize distractions and alarm fatigue during surgical procedures. The invention involves a computer-implemented method for adjusting the settings of light sources based on triggers such as ambient light levels or the detection of specific medical objects or actions. The patent application also includes claims related to adjusting other aspects of the medical environment, such as display screen brightness and light profiles. The application was filed on December 15, 2023, and published on June 27, 2024. [Extracted from the article]

A patent application by Stryker Corporation describes a button press detection system for endoscopic surgery. The system uses a magnetic field sensor to detect changes in sensor voltage and identifies spikes in voltage to indicate button presses or releases. It can also determine the type of button press based on the duration between spikes. The invention has potential applications in the medical field and is intended for use in endoscopic systems. [Extracted from the article]

Ricoh USA, Inc. and Stratasys Ltd. have enrolled the first patient in a clinical study to evaluate the use of 3D printed models for orthopedic tumor removal. The study aims to compare the efficacy of patient-specific 3D printed anatomical models with the current standard of care, which relies on CT or MRI imaging. The research aims to demonstrate potential improvements in surgical outcomes, including reduced blood loss, shorter operating time, and decreased risk of complications. The study is expected to run for 12 months and involve up to 150 subjects across three sites. [Extracted from the article]

A patent application titled "Private AI Training" has been published online by Biotronik SE & Co. Kg. The application describes an artificial intelligence (AI) based patient assessment system that aims to improve patient assessment without compromising data privacy. The system utilizes AI algorithms and computer code to process data stored in local data systems, allowing for training and enhancing the assessment of individual patients. The system can be implemented as a central processing system accessible to patients and medical staff, and it can utilize data from various sources, including medical devices and patient files. [Extracted from the article]

A patent application has been submitted by Biotronik SE & Co. Kg for a closed loop device setting adjustment for medical devices. The invention aims to improve the adjustment of settings for medical devices, taking into account the individual patient's state and minimizing the required actions of medical staff. The apparatus includes means for receiving patient-specific values, generating profiles, and determining settings based on a comparison with stored profiles. This technology has the potential to optimize patient care, increase patient satisfaction, and reduce costs. [Extracted from the article]

The US Patent and Trademark Office has published a patent application titled "Tracking Surgical Items With Prediction Of Duplicate Imaging Of Items" by Gauss Surgical Inc. The application, filed by Mayank Kumar, Kevin J. Miller, and Siddarth Satish, describes a computer-based method for tracking surgical textiles using image analysis and classification algorithms. The goal is to improve accuracy in counting and identifying surgical textiles to prevent their unintentional retention in patients. Gauss Surgical Inc. is also known for its technology that uses computer algorithms to analyze blood loss during surgery, which can help medical staff accurately measure blood loss for patient safety. This innovation has the potential to enhance healthcare outcomes. [Extracted from the article]

A patent application by Hutom Inc. describes an apparatus and method for determining the insertion position of a trocar on a three-dimensional virtual pneumoperitoneum model of a patient. The invention aims to improve the realism and accuracy of virtual simulation surgeries, particularly for minimally invasive procedures. The method involves displaying a user interface for setting the insertion position of the trocar, determining the position of the trocar based on a reference point, calculating and storing distance information, and providing the stored information in real time during an actual surgery. The invention has potential applications in surgical training and planning. [Extracted from the article]

A patent application titled "Patient Interface Device And Ventilation Treatment Apparatus" has been published online by the US Patent and Trademark Office. The patent application, filed by inventors from China, aims to address the issue of condensed water in patient interface apparatus used in non-invasive positive pressure ventilation. The invention proposes a patient interface apparatus with a moisture-extraction part that can automatically remove condensed water, improving the safety of ventilation treatment and reducing the labor intensity of medical staff. The patent application also includes details about the design and configuration of the apparatus. The assignee for this patent application is Bmc (Tianjin) Medical Co. Ltd. [Extracted from the article]

A patent application titled "Virtual Coach" has been published online by Biotronik SE & Co. Kg. The invention aims to optimize the health management of patients by providing personalized feedback based on patient-specific values and stored profiles. The apparatus receives patient-specific values of parameters related to the patient's health, generates a profile based on these values, selects a stored profile from a storage medium, and provides feedback to the patient based on the stored feedback. The invention utilizes various data sources, including medical devices, databases, and the internet, to gather patient-specific values. The apparatus can be implemented in a server-based system, a mobile device, or a medical device. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted by researchers at Velammal Engineering College in Tamil Nadu, India, explores the use of an IoT-based alert system to prevent saline reversal in medical settings. Saline reversal occurs when medical staff mistakenly inject saline into a patient in the wrong direction. The proposed system utilizes sensors placed in the saline delivery network to detect the flow of saline in the wrong direction and sends alerts to medical staff via mobile messages. The system also includes a web application for monitoring the saline level. The goal of this system is to improve patient safety by reducing the occurrence of saline reversals, which can cause harm to patients. [Extracted from the article]

A patent has been issued for a urine-specimen collection, storage, and testing device. The device aims to address the drawbacks of traditional specimen cups, such as difficulty of use for female patients, potential contamination, and spillage. The device features an automatically self-closing check-valve to prevent contamination, a separate attachable urine-collection device to reduce the risk of urine contact, and a separate attachable urine test-strip-container device to enclose test-strips and reagents. The device is designed to be efficient and cost-effective. The patent was filed by GLR Medical Innovations LLC and published in April 2024. [Extracted from the article]

A patent application titled "Systems And Methods For Surgical Task Automation" has been published online by the US Patent and Trademark Office. The patent application, filed by inventors from Shanghai United Imaging Intelligence Co. Ltd., describes systems and methods for automatically devising a surgical plan for a patient within a medical environment. The system uses artificial neural networks and machine learning to analyze images of the medical environment, identify the patient and medical devices, and determine the location and shape of anatomical structures. The surgical plan includes a movement path for a medical device towards the anatomical structure. The system can also present the surgical plan on a display device, receive feedback, and modify the plan accordingly. [Extracted from the article]

This patent application describes a failed image management apparatus and method for medical imaging. The invention aims to improve the imaging skills of medical staff and decrease the frequency of imaging failure. The apparatus displays medical imaging menus and failed images associated with those menus, allowing users to select and view specific failed images in a larger size. It also provides information about the medical staff member who performed the image capturing. The apparatus arranges the menus and images based on index values that indicate the number or rate of failed images. This technology is being developed by Fujifilm Corporation. [Extracted from the article]

Applied Research Associates Inc. has been granted a patent for a system and method that improves the accuracy of assessing burn severity and determining the percentage of total body surface area burned. This invention is particularly useful in situations where inexperienced providers are responsible for initial assessment and treatment. The system uses various types of images and machine learning algorithms to create patient-specific body diagrams, resulting in enhanced Lund and Browder charts that provide more accurate information for burn care and treatment. This article emphasizes the importance of medical staff and their role in burn medicine, and readers interested in this topic can find more information by following the provided link. [Extracted from the article]

Chartis, a healthcare advisory firm, has announced that its line of business focused on helping medical staff services departments (MSSDs) will be rebranded as Greeley, A Chartis Company. Tim Barger has been appointed as President of the organization and will lead its strategic growth and operations. Greeley is known for its solutions in improving MSSD operations, credentialing, and enrollment processes, as well as providing physician leadership education and interim staffing services. Barger brings 25 years of experience in strategic planning and human capital management consulting. The organization aims to support medical staff services functions in achieving their full potential and contributing to elevated operational performance and quality of care. [Extracted from the article]

A patent has been issued to Beijing Zhongxiangying Technology Co. Ltd. for a communication method, terminal, server, communication system, computer device, and medium. The invention aims to address the management problems faced by inpatient departments in hospitals, which can reduce the efficiency of medical staff and impact patient treatment. The communication method involves transmitting login requests, receiving identity identifiers and function controls from the server, and transmitting function requests to receive and present feedback information. The patent also includes various claims related to the communication method, terminal, and server. [Extracted from the article]

Nanjing Chenwei Medical Equipment Co. Ltd. has been issued a patent for an intelligent system of ventilator and an operating method. The ventilator includes an alarm system, a monitoring system, a communication unit, and a ventilator control system. The system aims to provide respiratory treatment to patients and alleviate the work pressure of medical staff by automatically adjusting operating modes and parameters. The patent was filed in April 2020 and published online in March 2024. [Extracted from the article]

Gauss Surgical Inc. has been issued a patent for a system and method for tracking surgical textiles to prevent the inadvertent retention of these items inside a patient. The traditional manual counting method is prone to human error, while the use of specialized tagged textiles is expensive and limits the choice of surgical textiles. The patented system uses computer algorithms to analyze images of the textiles and measure the likelihood that they depict the same textile. This technology aims to improve accuracy and reduce the risk of retained surgical textiles, ultimately benefiting patient health and reducing costs for medical institutions. [Extracted from the article]

A patent application by inventor KIM, Hyun Hong has been made available online for a multifunctional epidural catheter equipped with a sensor for detecting pressure applied to a combined balloon. The catheter, developed by JUVENUI Co. Ltd., aims to address the inconvenience of using separate devices for different treatments by integrating multiple treatment functions into a single equipment. The catheter includes a syringe connection part, a fluid transfer part, a pressure sensor, a display unit, and an alarm unit. By accurately measuring the pressure applied to the balloon, the catheter allows for appropriate levels of pressure to be applied, reducing the risk of pain or damage to the epidural space. [Extracted from the article]

A patent has been issued for a medication compliance management method developed by Jubilee Biotech Co. Ltd. The method aims to improve medication compliance by managing drug infusion through a microneedle. Currently, many mobile phone applications are available for medication management, but they require manual input from the patient and lack real-time monitoring by medical staff. The new method involves registering patient and expert information in a server, issuing prescriptions to a patient terminal, preparing a cartridge with a microneedle for drug delivery, and using a microneedle applicator to insert the microneedle into the skin and infuse the drug. The method also allows for the recording of drug compliance information and the prevention of infection at the insertion site. [Extracted from the article]

A patent has been issued to 123IV Inc. for a system and method of monitoring and maintaining an intravenous assembly autonomously without the need for medical staff involvement. The system includes a robotic device that can correct intravenous pump alarms and maintain specific components of the assembly. The robotic device uses sensors to detect errant flow and can manipulate the components to restore or change the flow. This technology aims to protect medical staff by enabling safe distancing from patients, particularly those with active Covid-19 symptoms. [Extracted from the article]

A patent has been issued for an endcap for a liquid medicine-injecting tube. The endcap is designed to reduce the loss of liquid medicine during the priming process and allows medical staff to easily check if the priming has been completed. The endcap includes a flow passage, a filter member to remove air from the liquid medicine, a liquid-absorbing member, and an indicator that changes color when the air is discharged. The invention aims to improve the efficiency and safety of injecting liquid medicine into patients. The patent was filed by inventor Yong Hyun Kim and assigned to E-Wha Meditech Inc. [Extracted from the article]

Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha has submitted a patent application for a prediction system that can forecast the demand for medical devices in a lending system. The system uses machine learning and electronic chart data to generate a demand prediction result. It also compares the demand prediction with the inventory prediction and notifies the lending system if the demand exceeds the inventory. This technology aims to help secure inventory and prevent shortages in medical device lending systems. [Extracted from the article]

Fujifilm Corporation has been issued a patent for an image management apparatus aimed at improving the imaging skills of medical staff and reducing imaging failures. The apparatus calculates an index value to quantify the imaging failure state and automatically extracts the imaging menu that needs consideration for preventing failure. It also allows for the association of information about the medical staff member and imaging order to enhance analysis. The patent describes a method for receiving and organizing medical images, arranging them based on failed images, and facilitating analysis and quality control in medical imaging. The patent was filed by Yosuke Ohashi of Fujifilm Corporation. [Extracted from the article]

A patent application titled "Medical Image Registration Method And Apparatus" has been published online by the US Patent and Trademark Office. The patent application, filed by inventors from South Korea, describes a method and apparatus for registering medical images using artificial intelligence models. The technology aims to improve the accuracy of diagnoses by registering medical images captured after administering a contrast agent to a patient. The patent application was assigned to Medicalip Co. Ltd., a company based in South Korea. [Extracted from the article]

A patent has been issued to TeleTracking Technologies Inc. for systems and methods that use natural language processing to automatically populate information in a graphical user interface. The patent describes a computer-implemented method for populating a graphical user interface with data associated with a voice input. The method involves receiving a voice input, generating text based on the input, comparing the text against a computer model, identifying data fields in the text, selecting form fields based on the identified data fields, extracting text based on the generated text, and populating the form fields with the extracted text. The computer model may include a natural language processing model and a plurality of models such as a lexical parser, a gender classifier, a part of speech tagger, a named entity recognizer, and a conference resolution mapper. The patent aims to improve the efficiency and accuracy of data entry in electronic forms used by medical staff. [Extracted from the article]