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NU 2018-188 INVENTORS John E. Pandolfino* Wenjun Kou Neelesh A. Patankar Dustin Carlson SHORT DESCRIPTION Novel method for generating multiple quantities for evaluating esophagogastric function BACKGROUND Monitoring the function of the upper gastrointestinal tract, referred to as the esophagogastric junction (EGJ), is integral for the...

Published: 7/3/2024 | Inventor(s):

Keywords(s): Devices, Health IT, Medical device

Category(s): Life Sciences > Healthcare Devices, Tools & IT

Ultra-small Polymer-Grafted Nanobins as a Versatile Platform for the Delivery of Biomedicines

A novel preparation for ultra-small polymer-grafted nanobins for the targeted delivery of biomedicines NU 2013-210 INVENTORS SonBinh Nguyen* Anthony Chipre SHORT DESCRIPTION A method of preparation to increase long-term stability and controlled release for ultra-small polymer-grafted nanobins BACKGROUND Small unilamellar vesicles (SUVs) are liposomes...

Published: 7/3/2024 | Inventor(s):

Keywords(s): Biomedical, Devices, Drug delivery, Gene therapy, Health IT, Medical device

Category(s): Life Sciences > Healthcare Devices, Tools & IT

Stem Cell Therapy for Bladder Regeneration

NU 2009-021 Inventors Earl Cheng* Arun Sharma* Partha Hota Natalie Fuller Derek Matoka Short Description New method for generating functional bladder tissue grafts from stem cells Abstract Northwestern scientists have developed a novel method for generating functional bladder tissue that can be used to treat a variety of bladder...

Published: 7/3/2024 | Inventor(s):

Keywords(s): Devices, Health IT, Stem cell

Category(s): Life Sciences > Therapeutics, Life Sciences > Healthcare Devices, Tools & IT

Facebit: A Smart Face Mask Platform

NU 2021-253 PRIMARY INVENTOR Josiah Hester SHORT DESCRIPTION A smart face mask platform that collects and analyzes health-relevant metrics BACKGROUND With the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries worldwide have enforced mask mandates, requiring people to wear masks in enclosed public spaces. According to a report by Environmental Science...

Published: 8/13/2024 | Inventor(s):

Keywords(s): COVID-19, Health & Safety, Health IT

Category(s): Life Sciences > Healthcare Devices, Tools & IT, Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology

Bedside Wound Pulse Irrigation

NU 2008-107 and 2010-108 INVENTOR Elliot Hirsch BACKGROUND Chronic wounds pose serious health and economic consequences if not properly treated. Wound care costs are estimated between $5-10 billion annually. Infections in wounds impede treatment; bacteria compete with healing tissue for growth and cause other complications. One current option, such...

Published: 7/3/2024 | Inventor(s):

Keywords(s): Devices, Health IT, Medical device

Category(s): Life Sciences > Healthcare Devices, Tools & IT

Real-Time Pediatric Regional Anesthesia Titration Device

NU 2017-052 INVENTORS Matthieu Kevin Chardon Charles Heckman* Santhanam Suresh* Michael David Johnson ABSTRACT When possible, particularly in pediatric care, regional anesthesia is generally preferred over general anesthesia. However, pediatric regional anesthesia dosing guidelines are mostly unknown and based only on expert conjecture. Further complicating...

Published: 7/3/2024 | Inventor(s):

Keywords(s): Devices, Health IT, Healthcare, Medical device

Category(s): Life Sciences > Healthcare Devices, Tools & IT

Digitally Adjustable Phrenic Nerve (DAPhNe) Stimulator for Breathing Support

LUNU 2017-153 INVENTORS Matthew R Glucksberg* Debra E Weese-Mayer* Alexey Revinski Kirby D Gong Michelle Wang Emma S Cripe Anthony C Chin SHORT DESCRIPTION A wireless, adjustable, implantable device designed to stimulate the phrenic nerves for artificial breathing life-support. BACKGROUND Patients with respiratory insufficiency disorders but healthy...

Published: 7/3/2024 | Inventor(s):

Keywords(s): Devices, Health IT, Medical device, Pulmonary disease

Category(s): Life Sciences > Healthcare Devices, Tools & IT

MeasureMyBites: Nutrition Measurement Using Hyperspectral Imaging Sensors

NU 2016-169 INVENTORS Nabil Alshurafa Aggelos Katsaggelos* SHORT DESCRIPTION A device that can in real-time monitor the quantify of food intake ABSTRACT The global market for wearable health and fitness devices is estimated to be at about $2 billion dollars with an ever increasing demand for new technologies and devices. Northwestern researchers...

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Keywords(s): Devices, Health IT, Medical device

Category(s): Life Sciences > Healthcare Devices, Tools & IT

Adult Eosinophilic Esophagitis Quality of Life Questionnaire

NU 2014-205 Authors Tiffany H. Taft*, Ikuo Hirano, Laurie Keefer, Emily Kern, Nirmala Gonsalves Description Health-related quality-of-life (QoL) questionnaire for patients 18+ with Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE). For use in clinical trials or research studies. Available in multiple languages. Product Sample Citations Taft, T.H., Kern,...

Published: 7/3/2024 | Inventor(s):

Keywords(s): Click License, Devices, Diagnostics, Gastrointestinal and Hepatic disease, Health IT, Medical device

Category(s): Life Sciences > Healthcare Devices, Tools & IT

Adaptable Ankle-Foot Prosthesis

NU 2006-132B InventorsDudley ChildressAndrew Hansen*Steven GardBrian RuheRyan WilliamsShort DescriptionsProsthetic and Orthotic Ankle-Foot Device, adaptable to changing grades & heel heightsAbstractNorthwestern researchers have designed several prototypes that significantly improve upon currently available passive ankle-foot prostheses. Their invention...

Published: 7/3/2024 | Inventor(s):

Keywords(s): Devices, Health IT, Medical device, Prosthesis/Rehabilitation

Category(s): Life Sciences > Healthcare Devices, Tools & IT

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