Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of treating subjects exhibiting thrombocytopenia or at risk of developing thrombocytopenia. The method includes the step of administering to the subject exhibiting thrombocytopenia or at risk of developing thrombocytopenia, an effective amount of a Pseudomonas solvent extract or active fraction thereof. The Pseudomonas solvent extract is administered in an amount effective to increase platelet levels in the subject.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of treating individuals infected with HIV or at risk of being infected with HIV. The method comprises the step of administering to an individual infected with HIV or at risk of being infected with HIV, an effective amount of a phosphoaminolipid extract derived from bacteria. The phosphoaminolipid extract exhibits an immunomodulating effect in humans, promoting a stabilization or improvement in immune system function.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of treating individuals exhibiting neutropenia or at risk of neutropenia. The method comprises the step of administering to an individual exhibiting neutropenia or at risk of neutropenia, an effective amount of a colony modulating factor derived from bacteria. The colony factor modulator exhibits an immunomodulating effect in humans and promotes a stabilization or increase in neutrophil count.

Abstract: The present invention features methods and articles of manufacture for treating nicotine withdrawal symptoms and promoting smoking cessation. The methods and articles feature the administration of an effective amount of a nicotine substitute and monitor the presence of nicotine in the biological sample of such subject with a nicotine detection system.

Abstract: A solid phase capable of detecting the presence of nicotine and/or nicotine metabolites is described. The solid phase is impregnated with assay reagents including a color determinant, a buffer, a cyanogen releasing agent and a cyanogen halide forming agent. The solid phase provides a means whereby unprocessed urine samples over a wide range of different pH values can be tested for the presence of nicotine and/or nicotine metabolites. The assay results may be determined by direct visualization of the color of the solid phase. Also described are methods of preparing and using the solid phase, and kits containing the solid phase.

Abstract: An immunobooster capable of delivering an immunogen to an individual or animal in a controlled release manner is described. The immunobooster contains an immunogen/hydrophobic polymer matrix with a swelling agent such that the swelling agent can swell in an aqueous environment and burst the matrix. The immunogen is released in a pulsed release manner after a desired time interval has elapsed subsequent to administration of the immunobooster. The immunobooster eliminates the need for multiple administrations of immunogen in order to build lasting immunity. Also described are methods of preparing and using the immunobooster, and kits containing the immunobooster.

Abstract: A drug delivery system useful in aiding individuals in the cessation of smoking or chewing nicotine containing products is described. The delivery system includes a physical constraint modulation system (PCMS.TM.) containing lobeline. The drug delivery system is capable of delivering lobeline to an individual in a controlled, sustained release manner and providing long-term therapeutic levels of lobeline to the individual. The delivery of lobeline in such a manner reduces or eliminates the individual's smoking or chewing habit. The PCMS may be a biodegradable polymer containing the lobeline capable of subcutaneous or intramuscular injection or implantation into the individual or may be part of a transdermal patch containing lobeline. Also described are methods of using the drug delivery systems and kits containing the drug delivery systems.

Abstract: A drug delivery system useful in treating an individual for a drug dependence is described. One embodiment of the system is useful for aiding individuals in the cessation of smoking or chewing nicotine containing products is described. The delivery system includes a physical constraint modulation system (PCMS.TM.) containing lobeline. The drug delivery system is capable of delivering lobeline to an individual in a controlled, sustained release manner and providing long-term therapeutic levels of lobeline to the individual. The delivery of lobeline in such a manner reduces or eliminates the individual's smoking or chewing habit. The PCMS may be a biodegradable polymer containing the lobeline capable of subcutaneous or intramuscular injection or implantation into the individual or may be part of a transdermal patch containing lobeline. Also described are methods of using the drug delivery systems in treating other drug dependencies and kits containing the drug delivery systems.

Abstract: The present application features methods and articles of manufacture for alleviating acute symptoms of nicotine withdrawal and as an aid in smoking cessation. The invention features lobeline held in sublingual tablets for administration to the sublingual and nasal mucosa.

Abstract: A drug delivery system useful in aiding individuals in the cessation of smoking or chewing nicotine containing products is described. The delivery system includes a physical constraint modulation system (PCMS.TM.) containing lobeline. The drug delivery system is capable of delivering lobeline to an individual in a controlled, sustained release manner and providing long-term therapeutic levels of lobeline to the individual. The delivery of lobeline in such a manner reduces or eliminates the individual's smoking or chewing habit. The PCMS may be a biodegradable polymer containing the lobeline capable of subcutaneous or intramuscular injection or implantation into the individual or may be part of a transdermal patch containing lobeline. Also described are methods of using the drug delivery systems and kits containing the drug delivery systems.