Abstract: The invention describes a pharmaceutical dosage unit suitable for oral administration with at least one face having a recess, which recess extends from one edge across and into the face; the recess being so shaped as to accommodate at least the tip of the user's tongue.

Abstract: A method and device for collecting and testing fecal occult blood which permits multiple analyses of a single fecal sample. The device is a combination of a sampler for collecting the fecal matter and a test slide. The fecal sampler comprises a pocket-like wipe pad for obtaining direct anal stool smears. An insert is disposed in the pocket of the wipe pad. The slide has a profiled opening similar to the design of the wipe pad. This opening acts as a receptacle for the pad when the fecal smear is transferred to the guaiac specimen receiving sheet of the slide. When the slide is closed the insert can be removed from the wipe pad. This design permits an analysis to be done on the specimen receiving sheet of the slide together with a second confirmatory test for human hemoglobin on portions of the insert. The fecal material on the insert is physically removed from the guaiac specimen receiving sheet.

Abstract: 4-[2-(Dialkylamino)ethyl]-7-hydroxyisatins are prepared by internal condensation of an oxime followed by removal of protecting groups. The compounds are D.sub.2 -agonists and, thereby, have anti-hypertensive activity. A species of the group is 4-[2-(di-n-propylamino)ethyl]-4-hydroxyisatin.

Abstract: Dust recovery apparatus is disclosed which recovers air-entrained dust in a high state of purity. The apparatus comprises a housing capable of sustaining at least slight positive pressure and suitable for accommodating powder processing machinery, an air supply system for passing air at a predetermined rate and at a slight positive pressure to the housing, a collector which collects dust entrained in air leaving the housing and an air-flow rate sensor which detects air-flow rate in the apparatus and activates valves for stopping air passing to the collector when the air-flow rate falls outside a predetermined range.