105 results about "Female humans" patented technology

Surgical training models of the abdominopelvic region of male and female human patient's bodies to assist in training an operator in microsurgical techniques are disclosed. The surgical training models may be used in training in implantation of implantable medical devices, e.g., in the performance of surgical procedures using particular sling implantation tools to implant a urethral sling to support the urethra or bladder to treat incontinence.

Disclosed is a method for the prevention of and the reduction of risk of breast cancer and ovarian cancer in a female human subject by the administration of selenium (or its salts or derivatives).

The present invention relates to a herbal health protective, promotive neutraceutical formulation for women, human expectant mothers and lactating mothers, and also relates to a process for the preparation of custom made herbal health protective, promotive nutraceutical formulations as food supplements to ameliorate the general health of females with optimum nutrients, said process comprises the base product of microwave oven roasted seed powders mixture from selected genera of Glycine, Phaseolus, Cicer, Psophocarpus, Mucuna, Triticum, Hordeum, Amaranthus, Chenopodium and Fagopyrum, fortified with the natural herbs / medicinal plants extract from the genera Centella, Withania, Pueraria, Asparagus, Chlorophytum, Boerhaavia, Sida, Saraca and also some other ingredients like pale sugar powder, jaggary, milk powder, coca powder, Elettaria cardamomum (Elaichi) powder, Piper longum (Pippali) fruit powder, Myristica fragrans (Jaiphal) fruit powder were also added to get the final nutraceuticals; the nutraceuticals are with optimum natural nutrients, non toxic, natural herbal plant products, easy to digest, have protective, preventive and health promotive properties for the good health and vigour of the females, pregnant and lactating mothers so as to ensure the optimal growth and development of the child both at prenatal and post natal stages.

Light energy, preferably at a wavelength of 884 nanometers, is applied to the genitalia area of male and female humans and animals to treat erectile sexual dysfunction. The light causes the release of nitric oxide into the erectile genitalia tissue, and the nitric oxide causes the smooth erectile tissue to relax and engorge, thereby facilitating erection. Separately structured applicators for males and females optimize the degree of light energy penetration and the amount of nitric oxide released according to the separate physiology of males and females. The light energy may be used to augment a pharmacologically-induced release of nitric oxide.

Provided is a multiple birth prognostic tool that is used to analyze data in order to predict a multiple birth event in a female human patient undergoing an infertility treatment. The MBP prognostic tool may also be used to enhance the accuracy of diagnostic or prognostic tests that predict embryo viability. The MBP prognostic tool of the present invention may be clinic specific or it may be modified to be used in a multi-clinic approach.

Estrogenic compositions comprising calycosin and analogs thereof are provided. Also provided are methods of using said extracts to achieve an estrogenic effect, especially in a human, e.g. a female human. In some embodiments, the methods include treatment of climacteric symptoms. In some embodiments, the methods include treatment of estrogen receptor positive cancer, such as estrogen responsive breast cancer. In some embodiments, the methods include treatment or prevention of osteoporosis.

A male sexual aid is made of soft and elastomeric material such as rubber, silicone rubber, or latex. The device is composed of a hollow tube and two rings arranged on two lateral sides thereof. The hollow tube (tubular cone body) has only one opening for accommodating a micro-vibrator or LED capsule. The two rings include a testis ring and a penis ring. In usage, the two rings respectively embrace the base of the testis and penis in parallel or crosswise so that the erected penis extends and lasts longer. Moreover, the hollow tube holds tightly on the top of the base of the penis so that the device stimulates or vibrates the clitoris of females for increasing sexual pleasure during intercourse.

Estrogenic compositions comprising nyasol and analogs thereof are provided. Also provided are methods of using said extracts to achieve an estrogenic effect, especially in a human, e.g. a female human. In some embodiments, the methods include treatment of climacteric symptoms. In some embodiments, the methods include treatment of estrogen receptor positive cancer, such as estrogen responsive breast cancer. In some embodiments, the methods include treatment or prevention of osteoporosis.

A male or female human pelvic model for teaching, practicing, or evaluating proficiency in physical examination, medical or surgical techniques, or procedures involving the pelvis are disclosed. The pelvic model can include replaceable pelvic skeletal frame and normal, pathological, or other modules providing 3D anatomical representations of various body components, such as skin, organs, muscles, vessels, connective tissues, ligaments, tendons, or nerves. The pelvic model can include portions that can retain pressurized fluid, such as to mimic a body organ, cavity, or vessel that retains fluid, so that leakage can occur, such as upon unintended cutting or puncture. A rotating open-top pelvic region structure can permit viewing or video capture during the simulated procedure.

Estrogenic extracts of Asparagus conchinchinensis (Lour.) Merr of the Liliaceae Family are provided. Also provided are methods of using said extracts to achieve an estrogenic effect, especially in a human, e.g. a female human. In some embodiments, the methods include treatment of climacteric symptoms. In some embodiments, the methods include treatment of estrogen receptor positive cancer, such as estrogen responsive breast cancer. In some embodiments, the methods include treatment or prevention of osteoporosis.

Disclosed is an intra-vaginal device of a new and innovative design that in combination with kegel exercises or performing ones daily routine strengthens the muscles of the pelvic floor. The device employs a combination of unique shape, materials as well as carefully engineered deflection, frictional, testing and clean-ability characteristics with particular attention to a sexually neutral appearance, comfort during insertion and exercise as well as positive physical feedback to encourage prolonged and frequent use. Benefits of the device include improvement or prevention of urinary leakage and prolapse, increases in sexual intensity, to keep the uterus / bladder / rectum in place as a pessary as well as relief for women suffering from moderate prolapse. As a dilator to aid women who suffer from vaginismus. With its multiple features and benefits, the device is a vital tool in a woman's quest for a complete and balanced wellness regimen.

Described herein are interactive devices that mimic a portion of a human male and a female genitalia. The male device includes a unique bead drive assembly for providing an extending and retracting motion. Also included on the male device is a massager sub-assembly able to inflate and deflate while being able to slide along a shaft of the male device. The female device includes a clamshell constrictor having an inflation mechanism that is able to provide a squeezing motion as well as being able to slide back and forth within the body of the female device. Also disclosed herein are method of communication and interaction between a pair of interactive devices or multiple interactive devices. Finally, methods of managing interactive sessions between multiple interactive devices are also described.

A sexual aid or dildo that is used to collect fluid from a woman's vagina before, during or after a woman's orgasm. A method of using a sexual aid or dildo for tasting fluid from a woman's vagina for increased sexual pleasure. A method of using a dildo for same sex or male to male sexual pleasure.

Provided is a multiple birth prognostic tool that is used to analyze data in order to predict a multiple birth event in a female human patient undergoing an infertility treatment. The MBP prognostic tool may also be used to enhance the accuracy of diagnostic or prognostic tests that predict embryo viability. The MBP prognostic tool of the present invention may be clinic specific or it may be modified to be used in a multi-clinic approach.

Techniques are disclosed for providing a learning-based clothing model that enables the simultaneous animation of multiple detailed garments in real-time. A simple conditional model learns and preserves key dynamic properties of cloth motions and folding details. Such a conditional model may be generated for each garment worn by a given character. Once generated, the conditional model may be used to determine complex body / cloth interactions in order to render the character and garment from frame-to-frame. The clothing model may be used for a variety of garments worn by male and female human characters (as well as non-human characters) while performing a varied set of motions typically used in video games (e.g., walking, running, jumping, turning, etc.).

The invention discloses a hysteroscopic surgery simulator, which comprises an examining table, a female human model, a uterine cavity resectoscope, a rotation sensor, a displacement sensor, a force feedback touch simulator, data receiving processing equipment, a 3D (three-dimensional) model processing server, a 3D platform system server and display equipment. The hysteroscopic surgery simulator is characterized in that the uterine cavity resectoscope is put in the model; the lower part of the resectoscope body is provided with the displacement sensor and the rotation sensor; the tail end of the resectoscope body is provided with the force feedback touch simulator; the displacement sensor, the rotation sensor and the force feedback touch simulator are respectively and bi-directionally related with the data receiving processing equipment arranged in the examining table. Various 3D stereoscopic models of normal tissues and diseases of a virtual uterine cavity and 3D models for an operation process are stored in the 3D model processing server, and a hysteroscopy and surgery operation interface and entering and playback software are stored, and are output to the display equipment through the 3D platform system server to show vivid virtual 3D images; the hysteroscopic surgery simulator also has a vivid force feedback touch, so that the effects of hysteroscopy, and surgery skill training and assessment can be obviously improved.

The present invention provides improved intravaginal drug delivery devices, i.e., intravaginal rings, useful for the prophylactic administration of an antimicrobial compound, e.g., Dapivirine, to a human. The intravaginal rings of the invention address previous stability issues by utilizing a platinum catalyst (e.g., in the form of a platinum-siloxane complex) for the cross-linking reaction. The vaginal rings surprisingly achieve relatively high and steady release rates in vivo with a matrix ring containing a relatively small loading dose. While the matrix rings of the present invention have in vivo the steady release rates associated with reservoir rings, they are easier and less expensive to manufacture. The present invention also provides methods of blocking DNA polymerization by an HIV reverse transcriptase enzyme, methods of preventing HIV infection in a female human, methods of treating HIV infection in a female human, and methods of preparing platinum-catalyzed intravaginal rings.

The present invention provides methods for boosting mucosal immunity in the female reproductive tract of pre- and post-menopausal women using a TGF-beta inhibitor, a Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator, and / or a recombinant commensal bacterium that expresses endogenous microbicides into the intestinal tract or reproductive tract of a subject. It also provides methods for boosting innate and adaptive immunity by providing a glucocorticoid. Methods for preventing sexually transmitted infections including HIV infection are also provided.

Methods and reagents for the diagnosis of female infertility, prognostic indicators for female infertility, compounds for the treatment of female infertility, compounds and methods for contraception. Methods and compounds are based on the levels of ebaf in endometrial tissue. Methods for diagnosing endometrial receptivity and bleeding function by screening a biological sample such as an endometrial tissue sample, or bodily fluid for the presence of ebaf. A contraceptive compound containing an effective amount of ebaf and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A diagnostic kit for timing contraception containing reagents for screening a sample for the presence of ebaf. A method of treating endometrial irregularities by down-regulating the expression of ebaf.

The subject invention pertains to methods and reagents for the diagnosis of female infertility, prognostic indicators for female infertility, compounds for the treatment of female infertility, compounds and methods for contraception. Methods and compounds are based on the levels of ebaf in endometrial tissue. Methods for diagnosing endometrial receptivity and bleeding function by screening a biological sample such as an endometrial tissue sample, or bodily fluid for the presence of ebaf. A contraceptive compound containing an effective amount of ebaf and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A diagnostic kit for timing contraception containing reagents for screening a sample for the presence of ebaf. A method of treating endometrial irregularities by down-regulating the expression of ebaf.

An electronic system for determining a time of the temperature nadir of a female human during the menstrual cycle comprises a wearable device (1) that includes a first sensor system (104), configured to determine a temperature of the female human, and a second sensor system (101, 102, 103), configured to determine one or more further physiological parameters of the female human. The electronic system further comprises a processor (13, 30, 40), configured to determine a detected starting point of the fertility phase of the female human, using the one or more further physiological parameters of the female human. The processor (13, 30, 40) is further configured to detect the temperature nadir as a temporary decrease in the temperature, using the detected starting point of the fertility phase of the female human. The time of the temperature nadir is used as an indicator of the time of ovulation and peak oestrogen level.

The invention discloses a charge modified lactoferrin and carrageenin combination medicine which comprises 0.01 part by weight of lactoferrin, 1.5 parts by weight of carrageenin, 5 parts by weight of carbomer, 50 parts by weight of glycerol and 0.1 part by weight of ethylparaben. The combination medicine is one of a gel, a suppository and a dressing. The combination medicine disclosed by the invention can be used for preventing and treating female human papilloma virus infection as well as preventing and treating female gynecological gram-negative bacterium infection.

The breastfeeding shield is configured for comfort and to facilitate the breastfeeding of an infant. The shield is formed of a soft thermoplastic elastomeric, e.g., silicone rubber or the like, and has a major portion closely conforming to the major contours of the female human breast. The major portion is relatively thin, the portion covering the areola being relatively thick and the nipple portion having an intermediate thickness. The hollow nipple includes reinforcing and spacing ribs therein to preclude contact with the natural nipple due to suction and resulting blockage of milk flow. One embodiment is configured for use by full term infants, and another embodiment has a smaller nipple extension for use by premature infants. Different sizes may be provided to suit the nursing mother. The shield is removably secured to the breast by disposable or reusable low-stick adhesive materials.

The present invention provides intravaginal drug delivery devices, such as intravaginal rings, comprising active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) having terminal alkene, alkyne or carbonyl functionalities. The devices of the invention exhibit increased recovery of the active pharmaceutical ingredient from platinum-catalyzed silicone polymers due to the optimization of drug particle size and cure conditions. The present invention also provides methods of preventing unintended pregnancy in a female human, methods of preventing unintended pregnancy in a female human and HIV infection in a female human, and methods of preparing intravaginal drug delivery devices.

A method and device to predict ovulation in a female human by measuring changes in the concentration of a number of ions in eccrine sweat is disclosed. The concentration, or changes in concentration, of one or more ions are determined throughout the day and analyzed against predetermined patterns in order to predict ovulation one to five days in advance. This permits the user to more accurately determine commencement of the fertile phase, which for female humans is generally considered to be about four days prior to ovulation to one day after ovulation. The concentration of the ions measured include sodium (Na+), potassium (K+), ammonium (NH4+), calcium (Ca2+), chloride (Cl−) and nitrate (NO3−). To further increase the accuracy of the reading, a large number of readings can be obtained throughout a day and statistically analyzed to determine the change over time. In addition, the concentration of two or more ions can be obtained to increase accuracy. Ratiometric measurements between two or more ions can be determined to increase accuracy and account for ion accumulation on the skin. Ratiometric measurements between ammonium (NH4+) and calcium (Ca2+) have been found to provide more distinct patterns because the concentration of these two ions change in opposite directions during the relevant period preceding ovulation.

Caucasian males, but not females, presenting with statistically significant increases of L162V allelic SNP of the PPARα gene, relative to that of wild-type homozygotes, have an increased likelihood of increased regional adiposity (subcutaneous fat) and BMI, and are more likely to develop diseases associated with such changes, such as type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome.

Disclosed is an intra-vaginal device of a new and innovative design that in combination with kegel exercises or performing ones daily routine strengthens the muscles of the pelvic floor. The device employs a combination of unique shape, materials as well as carefully engineered deflection, frictional, testing and clean-ability characteristics with particular attention to a sexually neutral appearance, comfort during insertion and exercise as well as positive physical feedback to encourage prolonged and frequent use. Benefits of the device include improvement or prevention of urinary leakage and prolapse, increases in sexual intensity, to keep the uterus, bladder or rectum in place as a pessary as well as relief for women suffering from moderate prolapse. As a dilator to aid women who suffer from vaginismus. With its multiple features and benefits, the device is a vital tool in a woman's quest for a complete and balanced wellness regimen.