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A Method for Targeting Nanoparticles to Bacterial Biofilm Infections using Bacterial Surface Proteins

Published: 10/2/2024

Inventor(s): Nicholas Fitzkee, Dhanush Amarasekara

Background Biofilm‑related infections are associated with high mortality and morbidity, combined with increased hospital stays and overall treatment costs. Traditional antibiotics play an essential role in controlling biofilms; however, they are becoming less effective due to the emergence of drug‑resistant bacterial strains. The need to treat biofilms...

Keywords(s): Human Health, Materials, Medical Devices, Military or Defense, Nanotechnology and Nanoscience
Category(s): Biomedical, Biotechnology, Materials, Medical Devices, Pharma

Vision-based seismocardiography

Published: 12/6/2024

Inventor(s): Amirtaha Taebi

Overview of Technology A remote-monitoring system that measures vibrations of the chest over time from a video taken on a smartphone or recording device, that is analyzed to determine any possible correlation of different heart diseases Background Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in the United States and in the world. In many...

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Category(s): Medical Devices

Therabot - a Robot Therapy Support System

Published: 8/15/2023

Inventor(s): Cindy Bethel

­Technology Overview A therapy support robot designed to aid patients Background A character robot is a social or entertainment robot with which an individual has at least some moral or ethical sense or connection. The robot of discussion appears as biological, expresses itself clearly, well-animated and has a recognizable personality. Technology...

Keywords(s): Medical Devices, Pain
Category(s): Medical Devices

Leakage Minimization Face Barrier

Published: 11/18/2022

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­ Leakage Minimization Face Barrier A face barrier that aligns with new CDC regulations, and maximizes moisture wicking and minimizes discomfort Background The CDC and ASTM released new specifications for barrier face coverings. MSU researchers have designed a new covering that is in line with these updated regulations. Due to the issues with...

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Category(s): Medical Devices

Face Filtration Mount for Automated Filter Tester

Published: 1/13/2023

Inventor(s): Charles Freeman, Reuben Burch

Overview of Technology A 3-D filtration mount adapted from the current CDC/NIOSH head and facial molds that have increased filtration effectiveness. Background Following the global pandemic of COVID-19, the CDC released new standards for non-medial fabric masks, requiring a minimum 20% filtration efficiency for non-medical face masks. There is much...

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Category(s): Medical Devices

A rapid assay for detecting neutralizing antibody against Sars-Cov2

Published: 10/16/2023

Inventor(s): Keun Seok Seo, Nogi Park, Joo Youn Park

Overview of Technology:­ Aims to develop a test that determines if a person contains a neutralizing or non-neutralizing antibody against the SARS-Cov2 virus Background on Technology: SARS-CoV-2 expresses a unique spike protein that interacts with human angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) for invading human respiratory epithelial cells. Studies...

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Category(s): Medical Devices, Biotechnology, Biomedical

2.0 mm, double fenestrated, titanium bone anchors

Published: 1/13/2023

Inventor(s): Andy Shores

Overview of Technology A device for the stabilization, alignment, and compression of atlanto-axial vertebral luxations using very small instrumentation. Description of Technology Researchers at Mississippi State University have developed a technology that is used as a surgical implant to repair dislocation of vertebrae in animals. The anchors are...

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Category(s): Biomedical, Biotechnology, Medical Devices

3CAM- 3-Dimensional Calcified Arterial Model

Published: 8/29/2023

Inventor(s): C. Simpson

Overview of Technology A three-dimensional bench top model for diseased arteries that would change the way cardiovascular research is conducted. Description of Technology Researchers at Mississippi State University have developed a technology that is composed of a three-dimensional bench top model for diseased arteries that would change the way...

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Category(s): Biomedical, Medical Devices

Passively Flushed Bearing for Cardiovascular Turbomachinery

Published: 2/2/2023

Inventor(s): Greg Burgreen

Overview of Technology A technology that uses simple bearings to passively flush blood away from the bearing to enhance cardiovascular turbomachinery Background on Technology Cardiovascular turbomachinery is used in a variety of medical therapies such as ventricular assist and cardiopulmonary bypass amongst others. In each application, turbomachines...

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Category(s): Medical Devices