Personalized Treatment of Surgery-Induced Cachexia through Advanced Immunonutrition
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
This invention provides a novel approach to preventing and treating surgery-induced cachexia through personalized immunonutrition supplements, leveraging genetic profiling, wearable devices, and delayed-release formulations to enhance treatment outcomes.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed compositions and methods for treating or preventing surgery-induced cachexia and/or expression of myeloid-derived suppressor cells and pro-inflammatory cytokines. However, the original patent did not account for individual patient variability, leading to potential suboptimal treatment outcomes. The present inventive concept addresses this limitation by incorporating personalized dosing, real-time vital sign monitoring, and targeted formulations to ensure more effective and efficient treatment.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept comprises four main aspects: 1) personalized dosing of immunonutrition supplements based on a patient's genetic profile, 2) a wearable device that monitors vital signs and adjusts supplement dosing in real-time, 3) delayed-release formulations targeting the small intestine, and 4) combination therapy with probiotics. These advancements enable more precise and effective treatment of surgery-induced cachexia, reducing the risk of adverse reactions and improving patient outcomes.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The present inventive concept introduces novel elements not found in the original patent, including personalized dosing, wearable device-based monitoring, and delayed-release formulations. These advancements provide a significant improvement over existing treatments, offering a more tailored and efficient approach to preventing and treating surgery-induced cachexia.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include using different biomarkers for personalized dosing, incorporating artificial intelligence in the wearable device, or developing new formulations targeting other areas of the gastrointestinal tract. These variations can help ensure broad conceptual coverage and adaptability to future advancements in the field.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
This inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the healthcare and nutrition industries, particularly in the areas of surgical recovery, cancer treatment, and chronic disease management. The market for personalized nutrition and wearable devices is rapidly growing, and this invention is well-positioned to capitalize on these trends.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical nutrition, immunology, and surgical oncology, with expertise in specialized nutritional interventions for patients undergoing surgical procedures, particularly in cancer treatment
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A medical researcher or clinical nutritionist with advanced degrees in nutrition science, pharmacology, or medical engineering, possessing knowledge of immunonutrition, supplement formulation, and patient-specific treatment strategies
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core immunonutrition approach, applying standard engineering and medical design techniques to enhance personalization and delivery of surgical cachexia treatment. The proposed modifications leverage known technologies in genetic profiling, wearable monitoring, and pharmaceutical formulation to incrementally improve the original patent's therapeutic method. These variations represent logical combinations of existing medical technologies that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize patient-specific nutritional interventions.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,525 |
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| Title | Treatment or prevention of surgery-induced cachexia and/or expression of myeloid-derived suppressor cells and pro-inflammatory cytokines |
| Assignee(s) | SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. |