Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods of treatment for Dry Eye Syndrome wherein they do not irritate an eye of a human patient who is in need thereof. In particular the invention provides methylglyoxal and Manuka honey in ratios and grades that relieve symptoms and causes of DES without causing irritation to the affected eye(s).

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods of treatment for Dry Eye Syndrome wherein they do not irritate an eye of a human patient who is in need thereof. In particular the invention provides methylglyoxal and Manuka honey in ratios and grades that relieve symptoms and causes of DES without causing irritation to the affected eye(s).

Abstract: The invention provides a system for sanitizing fluids such as water and air. In particular, the invention provides a combination of solid chlorhexidine and a polymer matrix, for which effluents are essentially free of leached chlorhexidine. The systems enable rapid disinfecting of fluids, including in line at the point of use, and can be employed for both high volume applications and disposable single-use applications.

Abstract: A ribbon-like flat web having a plurality of side by side depressions is fed through a horizontal slot having a downward facing surface having an aperture communicating with a reservoir of reagent containing solution. The web is urged against the downward facing surface to provide sealing as the solution is fed into the upward facing depressions. The aperture communicating with the reservoir is profiled as a parallelogram having a leading edge which is oblique to the direction of movement. After emerging from the dispensing apparatus the exposed solution is dried in hot air, followed by spray application of a second solution, further drying in hot air, and application of a backing to form capillary chambers. The method is especially useful for manufacturing coagulation assays having magnetic particles and thromboplastin.

Abstract: On a carrier layer there are arranged several test layers which are at least partly in fluid contact with one another, enabling liquid exchange. On the carrier layer are arranged an application zone, a detection zone for the production of a detectable signal characteristic of the analytical determination, which contains at least one said test layer which is a reaction layer, and an absorption zone with a test layer which is an absorptive layer of an absorbent material, wherein the reaction layer and absorption zone are positioned next to each other. Between the application and the absorption zone is a capillary-active transport path on the carrier layer which connects the application zone and the absorption zone. The reaction layer is arranged parallel to the transport path between the application zone and the absorption zone in such a manner that it is in liquid contact with a liquid transported in the transport path.

Abstract: An apparatus useful in analyzing samples, such as body fluids, is presented. The device is especially useful in analyzing whole blood because its configuration, with a differential vertical dimension permits rapid flow and uniform draw through the device, with contact of the relevant portion of the sample to a reagent means. Also disclosed is a method for analyzing a sample using the device.