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Modular software system for guided radiation therapy

A facility for performing patient localization for radiation therapy is described. The facility activates two or more discrete software modules, and performs interactions between the activated software modules. Based upon the performed interactions, the facility performs patient localization for a radiation therapy session.

MODULAR SOFTWARE SYSTEM FOR GUIDED RADIATION THERAPY

A facility for performing patient localization for radiation therapy is described. The facility activates two or more discrete software modules, and performs interactions between the activated software modules. Based upon the performed interactions, the facility performs patient localization for a radiation therapy session.

Data processing for real-time tracking of a target in radiation therapy

A facility for processing data is described. The facility receives a stream of digital location indications, each location indication identifying a location of a patient while undergoing radiation therapy. In response to each location indication of the string, in substantially real-time relative to the receipt of the position indication, the facility performs an action responsive to the location indication.

Method and apparatus for operating an automated biomolecular preparation system

A system automatically prepares and analyzes a macromolecule prepared from a complex liquid mixture. To prepare the macromolecule, a controller executing executable instructions, such as compiled software or firmware, operates a hydraulic subsystem in response to operational input, which may be interpreted by the executable instructions at run-time. To analyze the prepared macromolecule, an apparatus for capillary electrophoresis includes a liquid source, inlet chamber, capillary electrophoresis column, and controller that may operate under control of executable instructions and operational input in a similar manner. The system may require validation and approval by a regulatory body, such as the FDA. Based on the de-coupled configuration of the executable instructions and operational input, the system can be validated and approved with the executable instructions independent of the operational input, and vice-versa. A method for distributing the system based on this feature is also provided ...

12 amino acid sequence

The present invention relates to an isolated target sequence. The target sequence is a splice variant of PDE5 called a PDE5a1, a component of which is presented as SEQ ID No 1. The identified target sequence of the present invention may be used to as a target to identify agents (such as modulators) useful in the prevention and/or treatment of a disease associated with scarring and/or fibrosis or to selectively identify smooth muscle cells and myofibroblasts and myoepithelial cells in samples of normal and diseased tissue from individuals.

Data processing for real-time tracking of a target in radiation therapy

A facility for processing data is described. The facility receives a stream of digital location indications, each location indication identifying a location of a patient while undergoing radiation therapy. In response to each location indication of the string, in substantially real-time relative to the receipt of the position indication, the facility performs an action responsive to the location indication.

Human cyclic nucleotide PDES

The invention provides human cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterases (HSPDE10A) and polynucleotides which identify and encode HSPDE10A. The invention also provides expression vectors, host cells, antibodies, agonists, and antagonists and methods for diagnosing or treating disorders associated with expression of HSPDE10A.

DATA PROCESSING FOR REAL-TIME TRACKING OF A TARGET IN RADIATION THERAPY

A facility for processing data is described. The facility receives a stream of digital location indications, each location indication identifying a location of a patient while undergoing radiation therapy. In response to each location indication of the string, in substantially real-time relative to the receipt of the position indication, the facility performs an action responsive to the location indication.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COLLISION AVOIDANCE IN MEDICAL SYSTEMS

A method of detecting a possible collision in a medical procedure that involves a medical system, includes: obtaining an image of a patient that is supported on a patient support; determining a first model using a processing unit based at least in part on the image, at least a part of the first model representing a surface of the patient; determining a second model using the processing unit, the second model representing a first component of the medical system; virtually moving the first model, the second model, or both, using a collision prediction mechanism to simulate a movement of the first component of the medical system to determine whether there is a possible collision between the first component and the patient; and generating an output to indicate the possible collision or an absence of the possible collision. 1. An apparatus for detecting a possible collision in a medical procedure , comprising:a camera for providing an image of a patient that is supported on a patient support; and determining a first model based at least in part on the image, at least a part of the first model representing a surface of the patient, and', 'determining a second model, the second model representing a first component of the medical system; and, 'a processing unit configured fora collision prediction mechanism configured for virtually moving the first model, the second model, or both, to simulate a movement of the first component of the medical system to determine whether there is a possible collision between the first component and the patient;wherein the collision prediction mechanism is also configured for generating an output to indicate the possible collision or an absence of the possible collision.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the processing unit is also configured for determining a third model representing the patient support.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the collision prediction mechanism is further configured for virtually moving the first model and ...

Modulation of PDE11A activity

The invention provides genetically-modified non-human mammals and genetically-modified animal cells containing a functionally disrupted PDE11A gene. Also provided by the invention are methods of screening for agents that modulate PDE11A to modulate spermatogenesis, methods of treating mammals to modulate spermatogenesis, and methods of modulating cAMP and cGMP signal transduction in cells that express PDE11A.

Human cyclic nucleotide pdes

The invention provides human cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterases (HSPDE10A) and polynucleotides which identify and encode HSPDE10A. The invention also provides expression vectors host cells, antibodies, agonists, and antagonists. The invention also provides methods for diagnosing, treating, or preventing disorders associated with expression of HSPDE10A.

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System and method for collision avoidance in medical systems

A method of detecting a possible collision in a medical procedure that involves a medical system, includes: obtaining an image of a patient that is supported on a patient support; determining a first model using a processing unit based at least in part on the image, at least a part of the first model representing a surface of the patient; determining a second model using the processing unit, the second model representing a first component of the medical system; virtually moving the first model, the second model, or both, using a collision prediction mechanism to simulate a movement of the first component of the medical system to determine whether there is a possible collision between the first component and the patient; and generating an output to indicate the possible collision or an absence of the possible collision.