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On January 24 nine outstanding young musicians, grades 7 through 12, competed in the annual YPSCA Schgool Music Auditions. The grand prize winner will perform with the Minnesota Orchestra next season.
Here are this year's winners – and congratulations to all. They make us all proud.
Anders Peterson, Clarinet
Mark Prihodko, cello
Sarrah Bushara, oboe,
School applications for funding assistance for Young People's Concert participation through the YPSCA Musical Mentors program are due April 1.
Future funding rounds will be announced.
Please click here for the applications form.
Part of the Minnesota Orchestra since 1911
The Young People's Symphony Concert Association (YPSCA) was created in support of the Minnesota Orchestra Young People's Concerts in 1911. YPSCA's mission is to instill in young people an appreciation of music and to encourage their continuing interest in the Minnesota Orchestra. YPSCA was formed to assist, augment and promote the Young People's Concerts and YPSCA is still going strong.
The nine finalists in the
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Luke Branquinho is more that just a stand-out rodeo star. When he's not on the rodeo trail he is at his home working on his family's ranch that his grandfather started. Taking no days rest when he comes home from a rodeo, Luke hopes to one day walk in his grandfather's footsteps and carry on the family's ranching legacy.
Branquinho's five titles haven't come easy. Luke has suffered more injuries than one could count on two hands. But his intense focus is what drives him, and his sights are set on winning another world title.
This latest film by Yeti coolers showcases Branquinho for the cowboy that he is, both in the arena and out. He has made a career out of tackling steers down to the dirt but it's his love of ranching and tradition that defines him.

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|Publication type
|Application number
|Publication date
|Oct 30, 1984
|Filing date
|Sep 30, 1981
|Priority date
|Sep 30, 1981
|Fee status
|Publication number
|Jacob Fraden
|Original Assignee
|Jacob Fraden
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (9), Referenced by (25), Classifications (17), Legal Events (6)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
The present invention relates to a toy, and particularly to an electric toy capable to act in different ways, e.g. to produce a mechanical motion, sounds, light etc.
Toys of the above mentioned general type are known in the art. Known toys operate when a playing person turns on a respective mechanism to produce the respective action from those listed above. There are, however, no toys which are controlled by a motion of a person or an object in the vicinity of the toy. Thus, it can be said that in this sence playing attractiveness of the known toys are limited.
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a toy which avoids the disadvantages of the prior art.
More particularly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a toy with action or actions controlled by a motion of an object or person moving in the vicinity thereof.
In keeping with these objects and with others which will become apparent hereinafter, one feature of the present invention resides, briefly stated, in a toy which has motion detecting means arranged to detect the presence or absence of a motion of an object in the vicinity of the toy, and action performing means cooperating with the motion detecting means and arranged to operate in response to the detection performed by the motion detecting means.
When the toy designed in accordance with the present invention, its action is performed in response to the detection of a motion or the absence thereof. For example, a toy dog barks when he sees a stranger and stops barking when the stranger disappears, a toy doll cries when it does not see a girl and stops crying when the girl comes close to the doll, a fortress with guns fires when an enemy approaches and stops firing when the enemy retreats, a rattle snake appears from a basket when a child playing flute is present and hides in the basket when the child leaves the scene.
Thus, a mechanical motion, a generation of sounds, an emission of light of a toy can be controlled by a motion of a playing child or an object in the vicinity of the toy.
The novel features which are considered as characteristic for the present invention are set forth in particular in the appended claims. The invention itself, however, including its construction and mode of operation, will be best understood from the following description of preferred embodiments which is accompanied by the following drawings.
FIG. 1 is a view showing an electrical circuit diagram of a motion-controlled toy in accordance with the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a view showing a voltage vs. time diagram of voltages available in the circuit of the inventive motion-controlled toy;
FIG. 3 is a schematic view of a motion detector of the inventive motion-controlled toy, including an amplifier and a threshold detector; and
FIG. 4 shows perspective views of several preferred embodiments of fininshed motion-controlled toys in accordance with the present invention.
A toy in accordance with the present invention acts when an object moves or does not move in the vicinity of the toy, or more particularly, in a field of view which is identified by reference numeral 1.
The toy has a motion detector identified by reference numeral 14 and arranged to produce a signal 12 as long as a moving object is present in the field of view 1. A timer 7 is connected with the motion detector 14 and has outputs which are inverted relative to one another. The timer outputs are identified as Q and Q A respective one of the timer outputs, in the shown embodiment the output Q, is connected with a switch 8 operating for supplying power from a power source 9 or interrupting the power supply to an output mechanism 10.
When a toy is to act in response to a presence of a motion in the field of view, for example, a barking dog, and a child turns on an On/Off switch S being within the field of view, or a child enters the field of view after the switch S has been turned on earlier, the motion detector 14 generates pulses 12 indicating that the motion is detected.
The pulses 12 initiate starting input of the timer 7 with the above mentioned two outputs represented by two complementary voltages. A voltage 13 remains positive during the entire timing period, starting from the instant when the motion was detected. The voltage 13 keeps the switch 8 closed so as to provide power supply from the power source 9 to the output mechanism 10.
In the event when the mechanism 10 must be activated only if the motion is not detected, the reset input of the timer 7 is used for the command signal 12, and the inverted output Q0 supplies voltage for activation of the switch 8.
The output mechanism 10 can be formed as a mechanism producing a mechanical motion, generating a sound, emitting a light or providing a combination of the above mentioned action, etc. It is not limited to the above listed modes and can provide for any action required for each particular toy. Thus, in accordance with the described embodiment, the output mechanism of for example a barking dog acts in response to the motion detected in the field of view and the dog barks for a period of time determined by the timer. Upon expiration of this time and in condition of absence of a moving object in the field of view, the action of the output mechanism terminates and the dog stops barking.
In the second example when the toy must act in response to the absence of a moving object in the field of view, the switch 8 is closed only after the time determined by the timer has ellapsed. The output mechanism of the toy for example a doll acts when the dolls eyes do not see a playing child and the doll cries until somebody approaches her. In this case the timer must be reset by the signal 12 of the motion detector every time when the motion is detected.
Additional feedback F can further be provided from the timer 7, output voltage 13 to the motion detector. This feedback disables the motion detector while the output mechanism is operating. Otherwise, movements of the toy due to the mechanism 10 can reactivate the timer keeping the toy in a continuous operation. The feedback prevents appearance of the pulses 12 while the switch 8 is closed.
FIG. 2 presents a voltage 11 amplified at the output of an amplifier 5 of the motion detector 14. This voltage is originally produced by a photosensitive means 4 reacting to variations in illumination. FIG. 2 also illustrates the pulse or voltage 12 and the voltage 13.
The motion detector 14 includes an objective formed as an optical lens, pinhole aperture etc. When a moving object is present in the field of view 1, its image is created by the objective 2 on an image distortion means which forms a next part of the motion detector. Then the image is projected on the photosensitive means 4. The image distortion means 3 consists of a nonuniform surface and a condenser lens. Nonuniform surface can be formed, for example, as an opaque and transparent mask (grid). Any image created on this mask will be distorted. General illumination on the means 4 will depend on the motions in the image, because each moving part crossing the borders between the opaque and transparent lines on the mask will modulate illumination. A photodiode, photoresistor, or phototransistor can be used as the means 4. When the objective 2 is formed as a lens, it can be single, multiple, made of glass, plastic. The angle of view is between 45� and 90�.
The image distortion means may be formed not as a separate means similar to the means 3, but formed in a different way. For example, the photosensitive means 4 may have a nonuniform photosensitive surface thereby forming an image distortion means combined with the photosensitive means. An example of such means is a photoresistor 20, with wave-shaped sensor shown in FIG. 3. The motion detector finally includes the above mentioned amplifier 5 and an amplitude comparator 6.
FIG. 3 represents a preferable circuit diagram for the motion detector. A transistor Q1 identified by reference numeral 15 with diodes 16 and capacitor 17 establish operating current through a photosensor 20. The amplifier 5 is an AC amplifier whose gain and band width depends on a capacitor 19. The transistor 6 is an amplitude comparator having threshold of about 0.7 V, depending on base-emitter turn on voltage. As soon as the voltage between the input of the amplifier 5 and its output reaches the threshod voltage, the transistor 6 opens passing current through the resistor 19' and provides the output voltage 12.
As soon as the transistor 6 opens, current starts to pass across its base resistor 18 creating a positive feedback to the amplifier 5. This assures a rectangular output pulse. Therefore, a very simple circuit having just one operational amplifier and two transistors forms the sensitive motion detector. The timer 7 and switch 8 are conventional and therefore not described in detail.
FIG. 4 shows several examples of toys designed in accordance with the present invention.
FIG. 4a illustrates a watchdog. A power supply and motion detector 21 are accommodated in a kennel 22. The dog barks when anyone approaches the same. A puppy dog of FIG. 4b has the motion detector 21 in its eye and a power supply 23 in the belly. The dog barks and waves the tail when anyone approaches. In a doll shown in FIG. 4c the power supply is located inside and it is off when the doll is laying down. When the doll is up, her eyes open and motion detector is activated, identified by 21. The doll is silent when anyone moves nearby, but it cries when she does not see a playing child. There are two ways to stop her crying: to lay down or to play with her. Finally, a snake in a basket 24 of FIG. 4d does not move when the cover is closed, since the power is off. When the cover opens, the motion detector 21 is activated and the snake moves and hiss if it sees a playing person.
The invention is not limited to the details shown since various modifications and structural changes can be made without departing in any way from the spirit of the present invention. Different toys and modes of their operation may be provided within the basic idea of the present invention of reaction to the presence or absence of motion in the vicinity of the toy. The term "vicinity" is utilized here in a broad sence to define a distance which does not exceed the detection limit of the motion detecting means.
What is desired to be protected by Letters Patent is set forth in particular in the appended claims.
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Arley to Stourport Raft Race is run annually in the spring, as a charity fund raising event organised by the Kidderminster and District Lions club. It starts above Arley on the west side of the river. The competitors congregate in a field and carry the rafts the short distance to the launch point.
It runs along the Severn for approximately 8 miles passing through Bewdley at about the half way point. Many competitors take this opportunity to quench their thirst in the riverside pubs at Bewdley, although alcohol is not recommended.
It finishes at Stourport on Severn at the boat club with the rafts being extracted from the river a little way down stream adjacent to the rugby fields.


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Right off the bat, I'll just tell it like it is: A user on 4Chan came across a meeting that Rockstar had with a Bulgarian-based company called Socialevo Network. They're a marketing firm centered around online and mobile based content engagement and social advertising. The real kicker is that tucked away on Socialevo's site are some files... some very GTA-esque files.
Late to the party but never without the sort of stuff that makes it interesting, we've sort of come full circle on the GTA stuff where enough gamers have had time to play the game for themselves and see if it lives up to all the hype, the candor and the violence one would expect from a franchise known for pushing the limit. However, has the limit been pushed too far?
Just ahead of the launch on October 1st, Rockstar has rolled out additional information for GTA Online, the multiplayer extension to GTA V. The official post on their page confirms a lot of what we already knew while also verifying a few things we also already knew.
Grand Theft Auto V is upon us but there's a bit of a hiccup with the game that Rockstar has addressed when concerned gamers pondered on why Rockstar's official Twitter warned gamers to only install one of the Xbox 360's discs for the game.
Talk about a tale of two cities. Sony and Microsoft have very different outlooks on the way they deal with their gaming communities. Sony offers free multiplayer, a helping hand to indies and a free pass to early adopters of GTA V, which is the complete opposite of what Microsoft is doing with anyone who has early access to Rockstar's open-world action game.
Rockstar goes on a banning spree just ahead of the launch of GTA V. Valve rolls out their own Family Share Plan for Steam and Sony reveals a PS Vita TV, competitively priced to give the Gamestick and OUYA a run for their money. These stories and more in this edition of the Weekly Recap.
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President Obama plans to bring his family to the launch of the space shuttle Endeavour on April 29 to see Rep. Gabrielle Giffords's husband lead six astronauts into space.
Giffords wrote on Twitter: "We are very happy that Pres. Obama is coming to Mark's launch! This historic mission will be Endeavour's final flight."
The Orlando Sentinel reports that Obama decided to attend for a few reasons, one of which was that he was going to be in the state already to speak at Miami Dade College's
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No royal wedding invite.........
He wants to be treated like royalty on the Cape.
I doubt he is revered there.
Crasher Alert
The Vacationer-In-Chief takes a little time off from his campaigning and fundraising. Maybe he can work in a round of golf while he's there in Florida.
He's gonna watch a complete crew of intellectual and moral superiors fly far, far above his sorry little butt.
Erkel Mugabe wishing the crew luck ?
Hope they're affairs are in order...prayers for em with onus on their turf.
BHO has f'd up everything he's got near so far....maybe they will get a weather delay an his kitchen pass expires an Moochell wants to go eat dinner in Paducah.
Well slap my bacon. Hell be flying right over the tornado devastated area that he just said he had no plans to visit.
Like his famous Manhattan flyover, maybe he could wave at the little people as he attends another campaign photo op?
Ya think he might find some time between now and the 29th to offer some words of encouragement and consolation for the victims of the recent weather disasters?
Political theater. Giffords is a prop for this president once again.
I have no doubt that he will find time for the links. After all, everything in this country is just humming along like a finely tuned watch, and all.
Photo op, that's all. Such arrogance. We all dislike him now, more than ever.
Why, those were mostly Red states. The Dear Reader wants to watch the end of the space program first hand, and wish the astronauts well on their new mission of mooslim outreach.
This makes it sound as if Giffords herself is tweeting. Huh?
Well, darn!! We are going too and NO!!!, he won't be revered.
He'll just be in the way.
From the web site golftravel.com....
"The beaches are gorgeous, the Kennedy Space Center is unique, and the local golf courses compare favorably with any in Florida."
So whaddaya think?
His own launch.
For once in my life I am hoping for a launch delay, the kind where they put it off multiple times, like an hour each time. Then, after they keep His Majesty waiting for hours, they put it off to another day.
I saw the shuttle go up once, it was awesome. After what he's done to this country, Obama doesn't deserve to have that experience.
Knowing him, he will find a way to bring the Arizona shooting into his photo-op, and blame Sarah Palin again.
It's an open secret that politicians regularly attend the funerals of total strangers.
I hate to say this but I hope his sports curse doesn't transfer to NASA.
The 0bama curse was the first thing that popped into my mind. With him announcing he'll be there we can now be assured there'll be a problem. Hopefully just a delay or a weather issue and not a catastrophic event.
Obama finds himself presiding over the end of a lot of things in the great country.
The Emperor applauding the end of American leadership in space.
It's extremely difficult to get tickets for this event. They trade over the internet for a price approaching $1000. I wonder how many Obama's entourage consumed.
Yessir....agree !
Stay Safe !
sure does and I don't buy it.
Expect speechifying on civility and name calling. Then he will go back to being uncivil and calling opponents names.
The last flight...Thank you Pres. Obama.
I'm afraid so....The Giffords are now roman pillars in the campaign. Screw the family of the 9 year old girl andf the others who DIED!!!!!
This is chilling news-Obama at the launch. Everything he has turned his attention to for the past 2 years has been a disaster or blown sky high. He is a Jonah and may jinx the launch or rest of the mission. If I was on this crew, I'd develop a bad ear infection soon to get off the roster. I hope I'm wrong as I love the space program and the heroes involved in all aspects of it.
He's hoping it will crash. I am not kidding you. He wanted to be there when the Challenger blew up. It's like Clinton being upset 9/11 happened on Bush's watch. F'ing vulture.
Sorry I teased you the other day about posting from Politico44...I like you.
My first thoughts were along the same lines. If I were Giffords, I wouldn't be happy about this.
I haven't been following Gifford's progress. Has she been seen in public yet?
Give him a seat under the thrusters
Hehehe ;) tease away if you wish! I some days wonder why I do post from that place. It is sooooo in the tank for him.
You know some of the people at NASA have had similar thoughts about "new VIP seating".
The man child goes to a venue in which he created the layoff of over 5000 jobs either last week or the week before and decides to show up just to rub it in.
That's what I was thinking. She has recovered enough to go on twitter?
Like Obama's Birth Certificate, I need to see it to believe it.
Someone should tell Obama about how far a golf ball can travel on the moon.
Someone should tell Obama to go to the moon and stay there!
He would just express concern that we need to land our Moon probes further apart, so we don't tip the Moon over on its axis ...
Send him to the moon to bat a golf ball around for a while. Then, when he radios home to get a ride back to Earth we reply: "Sorry dude, remember you cancelled the space program"
This event will be what those of us who have served in the military call a Charlie Foxtrot...
I thought Gifford's husband flew the last mission?
Hey NASA guys. PSSST listen up.
Launch problems. Get down to 10 seconds and abort the takeoff. Put it off and put it off. OMG so many problems. Keep on delaying until the muslim dictator gets frustrated and leaves.
Then launch. at night.
Don't let the muslim make this into a propaganda event.
He has to pick up where he left off — milking the Giffords tragedy.
I just saw the butthat taking his victory tour of Nasa.
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SPENCER -- The Greencastle boys' golf team downed Owen Valley by 19 strokes Thursday 165-184.
Brad Haussin's 39 led the way for GHS, while Luke Crimmins and Jimmy Wheeler carded a pair of 41s. Wade Huber shot a 44, with Tyler Hopkins adding a 45 and Derik Thomas recording a 47.
A sign that the Tiger Cubs are getting ready for tournament time, head coach Donovan Wheeler noted that team wasn't happy with their performance Thursday, but thought they achieved some good things.
"Even though the boys felt a little disappointed with a 165, I thought some important things went well tonight," he said. "For one, we managed the course well off the tee. Owen Valley's coach seemed surprised that we were hitting irons off all the tees, but the course was set up to play very short, and I thought the boys were just playing smart golf. They were knocking 4, 5, and 6 irons to 115 out all night. The greens were very hard and didn't hold anything we threw at them, and we struggled a little bit putting.
"But otherwise I was happy with our overall play," Wheeler added.
Haussin has come on strong as the regular season edges to its close, with Wheeler and Crimmins making strides as well.
"Brad had a great outing," Wheeler acknowledged. "It's great to see him play without fear again and compliment his good ball striking with smart play around the greens.
"Jimmy and Luke had good grinding nights. They're not happy with 41s but I was impressed with the way they worked through off-nights to give us some scores we needed," he said.
"We're getting back into form. We've got a couple weeks to return to our usual emphasis on the short game. Once we do that, I'm going to feel good about our chances in two weeks in Martinsville," Wheeler concluded.
Greencastle will host South Putnam at 4:30 p.m. June 2
At Rolling Meadows
Greencastle 165, Owen Valley 184
Medalist -- Haussin (GHS) 39
Greencastle -- Haussin 39, Crimmins 41, Wheeler 41, Huber 44, Hopkins 45, Thomas 47
Owen Valley -- Garvin 45, Worland 45, Rice 46, Lowe 48, Jackson 50, Ball 56
Next match -- Greencastle will host South Putnam at 4:30 p.m. June 2


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The Bears have hired Montreal Alouettes coach Marc Trestman as their new head coach, signing him to a four-year contract.
Jerry Jones said the Cowboys will not place second-round LB Jaylon Smith (knee) on injured reserve.
Redskins signed TE Jordan Reed to a five-year, $46.5 million extension through 2021.
Redskins OC Sean McVay used the term "every-down back" to describe second-year RB Matt Jones' potential.
Browns coach Hue Jackson said Isaiah Crowell and Duke Johnson "are as good as I've seen in a while."
Franchise-tagged OLB Von Miller said he is going to stay with the Broncos "no matter what."
A Titans staff member told third-round S Kevin Byard that Bishop Sankey's number was available.
According to TE Garrett Celek, Blaine Gabbert has been "definitely taking control" as the starting quarterback at 49ers' voluntary workouts.
Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie talked up fifth-round RB DeAndre Washington, calling him "more than just a third-down back; he's a complete back."
Free agent CB Leon Hall will visit the Falcons.
Bills signed franchise player LT Cordy Glenn to a five-year, $65 million contract.
Saints signed LT Terron Armstead to a five-year, $64.5 million extension through 2021.


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Number: 0840
Aetna considers the use of devices (e.g., the Propel™ sinus implant, the Relieva Stratus™ MicroFlow spacer, and the Sinu-Foam™ spacer) for maintaining sinus ostial patency following endoscopic sinus surgery experimental and investigational because their effectiveness has not been established.
See also CPB 0593 - Aerosolized or Irrigated Anti-infectives for Sinusitis and CPB 0694 - Paranasal Sinus Ultrasound for the Evaluation of Sinusitis.Background
Chronic rhino-sinusitis (CRS) is defined as an inflammatory condition involving the para-nasal sinuses and linings of the nasal passages that lasts 12 weeks or longer, despite attempts at medical management. It is one of the most frequently diagnosed chronic medical conditions, affect patients of all ages and gender. Treatments of CRS include saline washes and sprays, topical and systemic glucocorticoids, antibiotics, anti-leukotriene agents, as well as anti-fungals. Surgery should be the last resort in most cases of CRS. Endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) is the most commonly used surgical intervention to treat medically unresponsive CRS. It is intended to restore physiologic sinus ventilation and drainage (Hamilos, 2012). While ESS has become a well-established strategy for the treatment of CRS that is refractory to medical treatment, it is associated with various complications. The incidence of major complications of ESS was estimated to be 1 to 3 %, with cerebrospinal fluid leak being the most common; and the incidence of minor complications was approximately 7.0 %, with middle meatal (MM) synechiae being the most common (May et al, 1994; Ramakrishnan et al, 2012).
Implantable sinus stents/spacers have been used following ESS to maintain patency of the sinuses and deliver local steroids. The Stratus MicroFlow Spacer is designed to provide slow release of steroids into the sinuses over a 2-week period with the intention of maintaining sinus ostial patency. This device may be used in either the frontal or ethmoid sinuses. Propel™ is a steroid-releasing sinus implant that is inserted into the ethmoid sinus. It is indicated for maintaining sinus patency after ESS in patients 18 years of age and older. This steroid releasing implant is comprised of a synthetic bioabsorbable co-polymer and is self-expanding, which allows it to conform to the highly variable contours and size of the sinus anatomy. Propel™ is inserted into the ethmoid sinus cavity by a physician under endoscopic visualization. Upon insertion, the implant expands radially to conform to the sinus cavity. The delivery system is then removed and discarded. Once Propel™ is in place, mometasome furoate is released over a 30-day period. Dosages for Propel™ are measured in terms of the number of implants inserted in a patient's sinus cavities. Each steroid-releasing implant contains 370 micrograms of mometasome furoate.
Catalano et al (2011) evaluated the safety and short-term outcomes of a newly introduced drug-eluting ethmoid stent (the MicroFlow Spacer) in 23 patients with a total of 40 implanted ethmoid sinuses. Patients with medically refractory CRS were treated with patient-appropriate ESS, with the modification of treating the ethmoid sinuses with an ethmoid stent infused with triamcinolone, instead of conventional endoscopic ethmoidectomy. Patients were then followed-up over 6 months. Safety was determined by adverse events. Outcomes were assessed by interval changes in 20-item Sino-Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT-20) and Lund-MacKay CT scores. Overall, the pre-operative SNOT-20 mean score was 2.18, versus post-operative score of 1.02, an improvement of 1.16 that was both statistically (p < 0.001) and clinically significant. Ethmoid-specific and side-specific Lund-MacKay mean scores both also showed statistically significant improvements. Pre-operative ethmoid-specific Lund-MacKay mean score was 1.93, versus post-operative score of 1.10, an improvement of 0.83 (p < 0.001). Pre-operative side-specific Lund-MacKay mean score was 5.75, compared with post-operative score of 2.95, an improvement of 2.80 (p < 0.001). There were no significant intra-operative or post-operative complications encountered. The authors concluded that the MicroFlow spacer appears safe and effective in treating chronic ethmoid sinus disease within the defined follow-up period. They noted that the ability to deliver medication directly to diseased mucosa holds wide-ranging potential. The findings of this small study need to be validated by well-designed studies with long-term follow-up.
In a prospective, multi-center, single-cohort trial (Advance Trial), Forwith et al (2011) evaluated the safety and effectiveness of a bioabsorbable, steroid-eluting implant (the Propel™ device) used following ESS in patients with CRS (n = 50). The study allowed bilateral or unilateral steroid-eluting implant placement. Oral and topical steroids were withheld for 60 days post-operatively. Endoscopic follow-up was performed to 60 days. Patient-reported outcomes (SNOT-22 Questionnaire, Rhinosinusitis Disability Index) were collected to 6 months. Efficacy was assessed by grading inflammation, polyp formation, adhesions, and middle turbinate position. Safety assessment included ocular examinations at baseline and 30 days. Implants were successfully placed in all 90 sinuses. Mean inflammation scores were minimal at all time-points. At 1 month, the prevalence of polypoid edema was 10.0 %, significant adhesions 1.1 %, and middle turbinate lateralization 4.4 %. Changes from baseline in patient-reported outcomes were statistically significant (p < 0.0001). No clinically significant changes from baseline in intra-ocular pressure (IOP) occurred. The authors concluded that this consecutive case-series study provided clinical evidence of the safety, effectiveness, and clinical utility of a bioabsorbable steroid-eluting implant for use in CRS patients. The implant was associated with favorable rates of sinus patency. At 1 month, minimal degrees of inflammation and adhesions were observed, suggesting a positive clinical impact of local steroid delivery without evidence of ocular risks.
In a prospective, multi-center, randomized, controlled, double-blind trial (Advance II Trial), Marple et al (2012) examined the safety and effectiveness of controlled delivery of mometasone furoate to the sinus mucosa via the Propel™ sinus implant deployed at the time of ESS. This study enrolled 105 patients with CRS undergoing bilateral ethmoidectomy to compare the effect of drug-releasing to non-drug-releasing implants using an intra-patient control design. Post-operative interventions, polyposis, and adhesions were assessed post-operatively. Efficacy was determined through independent analysis of randomized video-endoscopies by 3 blinded sinus surgeons. Safety assessments included ocular examinations. Implants were successfully deployed in all 210 ethmoid sinuses. Compared with control sinuses with non-drug-releasing implants, the drug-releasing implant provided a 29.0 % relative reduction in post-operative interventions (p = 0.028) and a 52 % (p = 0.005) decrease in lysis of adhesions. The relative reduction in frank polyposis was 44.9 % (p = 0.002). Similar reductions were observed in real-time grading performed by the clinical investigators. No clinically significant changes from baseline in IOP or cataracts were observed. The authors concluded that this study provided evidence that use of the Propel™ sinus implant that applies a sustained release of corticosteroid improves surgical outcomes by reducing synechiae formation, polyposis, and the need for post-operative interventions, with no observable ocular safety risk.
While the results of the two Advance Trials are promising, they were limited to small, heterogeneous inpatient populations with short-term follow-up. Furthermore, the trials were performed in a setting where both sinuses had implants, one with steroid and the other without. The two trials discussed above did not compare the post-operative outcomes using this device with outcomes following standard ESS without an ostial implant but with topical steroid sprays, saline irrigation, debridement, and conventional post-operative packing. The available evidence is insufficient to determine whether sinus spacers and stents improve outcomes when used post-operatively following ESS. Further randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are needed to compare the Propel™ device to optimal post-operative care without the device to determine whether it can improve post-operative outcomes for patients undergoing ESS.
In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, Rudmik et al (2012) evaluated a dexamethasone Sinu-Foam™ spacer following ESS for CRS without nasal polyposis (CRSsNP). Patients with CRSsNP (n = 36) were enrolled into a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial and randomized into either a treatment arm (dexamethasone Sinu-Foam™ mixture; n = 18) or placebo arm (Sinu-Foam™ alone; n = 18). Therapeutic outcomes were evaluated at 1 week, 4 weeks, and 3 months using sino-nasal endoscopy and graded using the Lund-Kennedy scoring system. Post-operative care included nasal saline irrigations and a short course of systemic steroids. All patients completed the study follow-up period. Both study arms experienced significant improvement in endoscopic grading over the study duration (p < 0.001). There was no difference in average endoscopic scores between the treatment and placebo groups at 1 week, 4 weeks, and 3 months (all p > 0.489). The authors concluded that the findings of this study demonstrated that an off-label drug-eluting MM spacer of dexamethasone and Sinu-Foam™ does not improve endoscopic outcomes in the early post-operative period following ESS when combined with post-operative saline irrigations and a short course of systemic steroids.
Weitzel and Wormald (2008) performed a literature review to identify all forms of scientifically evaluated absorbable packing for ESS. Only English studies identifiable within the PubMed database were included. Studies were categorized by level of evidence and evaluated for methodological errors. A total of 38 studies met the inclusion criteria. There was a diverse range of article evidence and quality. The most effective hemostatic agent currently available is FloSeal; however, this product causes an increase in adhesion formation. For the purpose of preventing adhesions, resorbable packs appear to have no benefit over either non-resorbables or no packing. If the middle turbinate is unstable at the conclusion of surgery, suturing it to the septum may reduce adhesions. Although mitomycin C, hyaluronic acid, and retinoic acid all have shown potential in these roles, to date, none has shown to be useful in post-ESS CRS patients.
In a systematic review and meta-analysis, Lee and Grewal (2012) examined if MM spacers actually reduce the risk of synechiae following ESS. The Preferred Reporting of Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines was used for reporting this review of RCT evaluating the effectiveness of MM spacers compared to no spacers in patients undergoing ESS. Where appropriate, a meta-analysis on outcome data using a random effects model was performed. A total of 8 RCTs were included in this systematic review. A pooled analysis on relevant trials found a non-significant trend favoring MM spacers compared to no spacers for the prevention of synechiae following ESS (relative risk [RR], 0.40; 95 % confidence interval [CI]: 0.14 to 1.12). Sub-group analysis suggested that non-absorbable spacers (NAS) may be more effective than absorbable spacers (AS) for reducing the risk of synechiae compared to no spacers. The authors concluded that MM spacers may be more effective than no spacers for the prevention of synechiae following ESS, especially when employing the use of an NAS. However, the authors noted that significant heterogeneity was observed among included trials and future studies are needed to further validate these findings.
Zhao et al (2013) stated that middle meatal (MM) spacers may reduce adhesions following ESS. However, there is no consensus as to which materials and adjuncts are the most effective for this purpose. These investigators examined the effectiveness of absorbable spacers (AS) versus non-absorbable spacers (NAS) in reducing adhesions following ESS for chronic sinusitis. They also assessed steroidal versus non-steroidal MM spacers in reducing adhesions. Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, a systematic review of RCTs was conducted and a meta-analysis on relevant outcome data was performed. Electronic search was done using OVID MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Central register of Controlled Trials, and Web of Science. Independent data extraction and evaluation was conducted. For the primary objective, a total of 6 RCTs were included in the systematic review. A pooled estimate of relevant trials revealed a non-significant trend favoring AS in reducing adhesion formation compared to NAS (Relative Risk (RR), 0.40; 95 % CI: 0.15 to 1.03). This trend was not apparent if NAS were left for greater than 48 hours after ESS. For the secondary objective, these researchers identified 5 RCTs that compared steroidal versus non-steroidal spacers. Although a pooled analysis could not be achieved due to inconsistent reporting of MM adhesions, 2 studies demonstrated significantly less adhesions in the steroidal spacer group. The authors concluded that comparison between NAS and AS showed that there was no significant difference in adhesion rates if NAS are used for at least 48 hours after surgery. Moreover, they stated that steroidal spacers may reduce adhesions, but more consistent data reporting is needed for meta-analysis.
Hathorn et al (2014) noted that balloon dilation is now commonly used to open sinus ostia while preserving mucosa and minimizing trauma. A new maxillary sinus ostium (MSO) self-dilation device that functions on the principle of osmosis, absorbing a small amount of fluid from the surrounding tissues, can be placed into the MSO under endoscopic visualization and slowly enlarge its outer diameter. The slower dilation may further minimize tissue damage and scarring compared to the currently available balloon dilation systems. The MSO self-dilating expansion device has never been studied before in clinical trials. In a pilot study, these researchers determined the safety and performance of the device in human subjects. A total of 12 CRS patients presenting with maxillary sinus inflammation requiringfunctional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) were enrolled. The device was inserted into the MSO at the start of surgery and removed after 60 minutes. Endoscopic evaluation for patency was performed immediately after removal, and at 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months. Adverse events were recorded intra-operatively and at each subsequent visit. The device was successfully inserted in 100 % of cases attempted (19/19 MSOs, 12 patients); 17 (89 %) devices remained in the MSO for 60 minutes and dilated to a mean diameter of 4.8 ± 0.5 mm. One patient withdrew from the study. No adverse events occurred during insertion or removal of the device. At 3 months post-insertion 14 of 15 MSO dilated (93 %) were confirmed patent. The authors concluded that placement of an osmotic self-dilating expansion device in human MSO is safe, achievable and effective at dilating the ostia. These preliminary findings from a small pilot study need to be validated by well-designed studies.
In a prospective, multi-center, randomized, double-blind, clinical trial, Murr et al (2011) evaluated the safety and effectiveness of a steroid-eluting sinus stent when used following FESS in patients with CRS. This study enrolled 43 patients in 2 groups. One group (n = 38) used an intra-patient control design comparing drug-eluting to non-drug-eluting stents. The other group (n = 5) received bilateral drug-eluting stents to assess systemic safety. Endoscopic follow-up was performed for 60 days. Effectiveness end-points included assessment of inflammation, polyp formation, adhesions, and middle turbinate position. Stents were successfully deployed in all 86 sinuses. Compared to the control stent, the drug-eluting stent provided statistically significant reduction in inflammation at days 21 to 45 (p < 0.003), frequency of polyp formation (p = 0.0391), and frequency of significant adhesion (p = 0.0313). Reduced frequency of middle turbinate lateralization was also apparent though not statistically significant. No device-related adverse events occurred. Eluted steroid was unquantifiable systemically and there was no evidence of adrenal cortical suppression. The authors concluded that the findings of this study demonstrated the safety and effectiveness of a novel bioabsorbable, steroid-eluting stent for use in CRS patients. The steroid-eluting stent is effective in improving wound healing by preserving sinus patency, reducing inflammation, and minimizing adhesions via controlled local steroid delivery without measurable systemic exposure. Moreover, these researchers stated that further assessment and validation of this instrument is needed.
In a prospective, multi-center study, Lavigne et al (2014) assessed the initial feasibility, safety, and effectiveness of steroid-eluting implants placed in the office setting in patients who were candidates for revision ESS. This trial enrolled 12 patients who had prior ESS but experienced recurrent polyposis refractory to medical therapy. Implants were placed bilaterally under topical anesthesia in-office. Follow-up through 6 months included endoscopic grading, patient-reported outcomes (SNOT-22) and need for revision ESS. Implants were successfully inserted in 21 of 24 (88 %) ethmoid sinuses, resulting in 11 evaluable patients. No serious adverse events occurred. Within 1 month, mean bilateral polyp grade was reduced from 4.5 at baseline to 2.3 (p = 0.008) and sustained through 6 months (2.33; p = 0.008). Mean SNOT-22 score was significantly improved from 2.19 at baseline to 0.90 within 1 month (p = 0.001) and sustained to 6 months (1.03; p = 0.012); 64 % of patients were no longer revision ESS candidates at 6 months. The authors concluded that the findings of this study provided initial clinical evidence of the feasibility, safety, and effectiveness of in-office steroid-eluting implant placement in CRS patients with recurrent polyposis after ESS. Moreover, they stated that although further studies are needed, the results suggested this therapy may provide a safe and effective, office-based option for the treatment of obstructive polyposis. The main drawbacks of this study were its small sample size (n = 12), lack of randomization, and lack of a concurrent control group. Thus, the potential contribution of placebo effect cannot be ruled out. Well-designed studies are needed to address these limitations and provide further clinical evidence of the safety and efficacy of the in-office sinus implant strategy for patients with CRS with recurrent polyposis.
In a prospective case-series study, Matheny and colleagues (2014) evaluated the safety, feasibility, and outcomes of bioabsorbable steroid-eluting sinus implants placed in the office after achieving hemostasis. A total of 20 patients with CRS underwent ESS including bilateral ethmoidectomy. A steroid-eluting bioabsorbable implant was deployed into each ethmoid cavity in the office within 7 days after ESS. Endoscopic appearance of the ethmoid cavities was evaluated at 1 week, 2 weeks, and 4 weeks post-operatively by the operating surgeon and an independent blinded evaluator. Procedural tolerance was assessed at week 2 using a patient preference questionnaire. The SNOT-20 questionnaire was completed at baseline, week 2, and week 4. In-office placement of steroid-eluting bioabsorbable implants was well-tolerated, with 90 % of patients very satisfied with the overall experience, and 80 % very satisfied with the recovery process. At 1 month, there were no significant adhesions or frank polyposis, and middle turbinate lateralization was only 5 %. Compared to baseline, ethmoid sinus inflammation was significantly reduced (p = 0.03), and the mean SNOT-20 score was significantly improved (p < 0.001). The authors concluded that in-office placement of steroid-eluting bioabsorbable implants after achieving hemostasis was well-tolerated and might improve local drug diffusion and surgical outcomes. This small study (n = 20) demonstrated the feasibility of in-office placement of the implants, provided there is adequate topical anesthesia. These investigators noted that "the observed statistically significant reduction in inflammation was encouraging ….".
In a prospective, single-center study, Ow and associates (2014) evaluated the systemic safety and performance of a bioabsorbable sinus implant that gradually releases 1,350 μg of mometasone furoate directly to the sinus mucosa. This trial treated 5 adult patients with recurrent polyposis after bilateral total ethmoidectomy. Each patient received 2 steroid-releasing implants in-office under local/topical anesthesia. Plasma concentrations of mometasone furoate and cortisol were determined before placement and through 30-day follow-up, which also included endoscopic grading and patient-reported outcomes. Five patients (mean age of 46.2 ± 9.2 standard deviation [SD] years; 60 % male) underwent successful placement in all 10 ethmoid sinuses. There were no serious adverse events. The plasma concentrations of mometasone furoate were generally below the lower limit of quantification (LLOQ) of the assay (30 pg/ml). Cortisol concentrations at follow-up ranged from 3.9 to 5.7 mg/dL compared to 4.7 mg/dL at baseline. At 1 month, there was a significant improvement in bilateral polyp grade (p = 0.037), nasal obstruction score (p = 0.002), and SNOT-22 (p = 0.010) compared to baseline. The authors concluded that the reported 100 % placement success, negligible systemic exposure to mometasone furoate released over time, lack of adrenal suppression, and the absence of serious adverse events suggested that the implant provides a valid and safe option for the in-office treatment of recurrent polyposis. Moreover, they stated that randomized, controlled, blinded clinical studies are underway to provide further evidence of safety and effectiveness.
In a randomized, controlled, blinded study, Han and co-workers (2014) evaluated the safety and efficacy of a bioabsorbable steroid-eluting implant with 1,350 μg of mometasone furoate for its ability to dilate obstructed ethmoid sinuses, reduce polyposis, and re-establish sinus patency. This study included 100 CRS patients with nasal polyposis who were refractory to medical therapy and considered candidates for revision ESS. Follow-up included endoscopic grading by investigators and patient-reported outcomes. Treated patients (n = 53; age as mean ± standard deviation [SD] 47.8 ± 12.6 years; 55 % male) underwent in-office bilateral placement. Control patients (n = 47; age 51.6 ± 13.1 years; 66 % male) underwent a sham procedure. At 3 months, treated patients experienced a significant reduction in bilateral polyp grade (p = 0.0269) and ethmoid sinus obstruction (p = 0.0001) compared to controls. Treated patients also experienced a 2-fold improvement in the mean nasal obstruction/congestion score (-1.33 ± 1.47 versus -0.67 ± 1.45; p = 0.1365). This improvement reached statistical significance (p = 0.025) in patients with greater polyp burden (grade greater than or equal to 2 bilaterally; n = 74). At 3 months, 53 % of treated patients compared to only 23 % of controls were no longer indicated for repeat ESS. There was no serious adverse event or clinically significant increases in intraocular pressure or cataract formation. The authors concluded that the symptomatic improvement and statistically significant reduction in polyp grade and ethmoid sinus obstruction supported the efficacy of the steroid-eluting implant for in-office treatment of CRS patient with recurrent polyposis after ESS. They stated that the study results demonstrated that the steroid-eluting implant represents a safe and effective alternative to current management for this patient population. One drawback of this study was that there was not a defined medical treatment prior to enrollment (e.g., a 3-week course of a broad spectrum of antibiotics and 3-week trial of topical steroids as was used in prior studies). Thus, these researchers were not able to control for the possible impact that these various sources of prior treatment variability may have had on objectively determining surgical candidacy or study outcomes. Although nasal sprays were allowed, the use of steroid instillations, which provide superior topical application, was restricted during the first 90 days following surgery. Another drawback was that the clinical investigators performing endoscopic grading were not blinded to the treatment assignment. Another limitation is the short duration of follow-up. These findings need to be validated by well-designed studies.
Ow et al (2014) reported on a prospective, single-center study treating 5 adult patients with recurrent polyposis after bilateral total ethmoidectomy. Each patient received 2 Propel steroid-releasing implants in-office under local/topical anesthesia. Plasma concentrations of mometasone furoate and cortisol were determined before placement and through 30-day follow-up, which also included endoscopic grading and patient-reported outcomes. The authors reported that 5 patients (mean age of 46.2 ± 9.2 standard deviation [SD] years; 60 % male) underwent successful placement in all 10 ethmoid sinuses. There were no serious adverse events. The plasma concentrations of mometasone furoate were generally below the lower limit of quantification (LLOQ) of the assay (30 pg/ml). Cortisol concentrations at follow-up ranged from 3.9 to 5.7 mg/dL compared to 4.7 mg/dL at baseline. At 1 month, there was a significant improvement in bilateral polyp grade (p = 0.037), nasal obstruction score (p = 0.002), and 22-item Sino-Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22) (p = 0.010) compared to baseline. The authors stated that these results suggest that the implant provides a valid and safe option for the in-office treatment of recurrent polyposis. The authors stated that randomized, controlled, blinded clinical studies are underway to provide further evidence of safety and efficacy.
Parikh et al (2014) noted that CRS severely affects patients' quality of life. Adhesions, ostial stenosis, infection and inflammation relapses complicate chronic sinusitis treatment strategies. Drug-eluting stents, packings or implants have been suggested as reasonable alternatives for addressing these concerns. These investigators reviewed potential drug candidates for nasal implants, formulation methods/optimization and characterization methods. Clinical applications and important considerations were also addressed. Clinically-approved implants (e.g., Propel™ implant, the Relieva stratus™ MicroFlow spacer, and the Sinu-Foam™ spacer) for CRS treatment was an important focus. The authors discussed advantages and limitations, as well as future considerations, challenges and the need for additional research in the field of nasal drug implant development.
Taulu et al (2015) stated that anatomical complexity presents the main challenge in the administration of topical corticosteroid therapy to the paranasal sinus mucosa. This often leads to suboptimal drug delivery due to low concentrations of the therapeutic agent to the intended target area. The Relieva Stratus MicroFlow Spacer (Relieva Stratus) is a drug-eluting stent that is temporarily implanted into the ethmoid sinus. The reservoir of the stent is filled with triamcinolone acetonide, which is then slowly released from the device into the ethmoid sinus mucosa. The Relieva Stratus provides local and targeted delivery of the anti-inflammatory agent to the diseased mucosa. This minimally invasive implant is an option when treating ethmoid sinusitis. From January 2011 to November 2013, a total of 52 Relieva Stratus implantations into the ethmoidal cells were performed at the Department of Ear and Oral Diseases at Tampere University Hospital, Finland; C-arm fluoroscopy guidance was employed for 26 sinuses (13 patients) and optical image-guided surgery (IGS)-assisted insertions were performed on another 26 sinuses (13 patients). The accuracy of fluoroscopic insertion is not optimal, but this method is accurate enough to prevent the violation of the skull base and lamina papyracea. Image-guided surgery enables the precise treatment of the diseased cells. From a technical perspective, IGS-guided insertion is a faster, safer and more exact procedure that guarantees the optimal positioning and efficacy of the implant. Moreover, IGS guidance does not entail the use of ionizing radiation. The findings of this small study (n = 25) need to be validated by well-designed studies.
In a Cochrane review, Huang et al (2015) evaluated the safety and effectiveness of steroid-eluting sinus stent placement in CRS patients after FESS. The Cochrane Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders Group (CENTDG) Trials Search Co-ordinator searched the CENTDG Trials Register; Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL 2015, Issue 4); PubMed; EMBASE; CINAHL; Web of Science; Clinicaltrials.gov; ICTRP and additional sources for published and unpublished trials were searched for analysis. The date of the search was May 14, 2015. These investigators included all RCTs comparing steroid-eluting sinus stents with non-steroid-eluting sinus stents, nasal packing or no treatment in adult CRS patients undergoing FESS. These researchers used the standard methodological procedures expected by The Cochrane Collaboration. They identified no RCTs that met inclusion criteria. Among the 159 records retrieved using their search strategy, a total of 21 trials had the potential to be included given that they had tested sinus stents, spacers and packing materials for patients with CRS undergoing FESS. However, these investigators excluded these trials from the review because they met some but not all of the inclusion criteria. The authors concluded that they are unable to provide evidence to establish whether steroid-eluting sinus stents have potential advantages and disadvantages for patients with CRS undergoing FESS. Moreover, they stated that future, high-quality RCTs are needed to determine whether or not steroid-eluting sinus stents confer any beneficial effects, over those of surgery alone, when compared to non-steroid sinus stents.
In summary, a variety of implants/spacers (e.g., the Propel™ sinus implant, the Relieva Stratus™ MicroFlow spacer, and the Sinu-Foam™ spacer) have been employed to maintain patency of the sinuses and deliver local steroids with varying success in the reported literature. However, the available studies have significant heterogeneity in this outcome. There remains a continued debate on whether these devices actually improve the health outcomes following ESS.
|CPT Codes / HCPCS Codes / ICD-10 Codes
|Information in the [brackets] below has been added for clarification purposes.  Codes requiring a 7th character are represented by "+":
|ICD-10 codes will become effective as of October 1, 2015:
|There are no specific CPT codes for insertion of these devices (e.g., the Propel™ sinus implant, the Relieva Stratus™ MicroFlow spacer, and the Sinu-Foam™ spacer):
|Other CPT codes related to the CPB:
|Endoscopic sinus surgery
|HCPCS codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB:
|Foam dressing, wound filler, sterile, per gram [Sinu-Foam™]
|Catheter, balloon dilatation, non-vascular [Relieva Stratus™ MicroFlow spacer]
|Mometasone furoate sinus implant, 370 micrograms [Propel™]
|ICD-10 codes not covered for indications listed in the CPB (not all inclusive)::
|Chronic sinusitis


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Weatherbeeta Freestyle 1200D Detach-A-Neck Heavyweight Turnout. This turnout blanket helps you cover your horse from poll to tail for tough protection against winter weather. It's cut for a snug yet comfortable fit and the neck can be removed on mild winter days. 360 grams of poly fill provide insulation.
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