Abstract: A method for dressing a wound is provided including providing a wound dressing pad of hydrophobic fabric that is treated to bind microorganisms; placing the hydrophobic fabric so that it faces the wound; and applying negative pressure therapy to the wound dressing so that microorganisms in the wound surface adhere to the dressing through hydrophobic interaction. The negative pressure therapy may be alternated with hyperbaric oxygen treatments of the wound dressing.

Abstract: The invention herein relates to a wound dressing product, combining a hydrophobic fabric, which is to be placed towards the wound, and is capable of binding unwanted microorganisms, and a moisture carrying matrix such as a gel or a foam. The product of the invention is ideal for treatment of drier wounds. It protects the wound and reduces the number of pathogenic microorganisms, without using antimicrobial substances and at the same time adds or traps moisture to the wound both supporting the hydrophobic functioning of the pad and healing in general by keeping the wound moist.

Abstract: The invention herein relates to a wound dressing product, combining a hydrophobic fabric, which is to be placed towards the wound, and is capable of binding unwanted microorganisms, and a moisture carrying matrix such as a gel or a foam. The product of the invention is ideal for treatment of drier wounds. It protects the wound and reduces the number of pathogenic microorganisms, without using antimicrobial substances and at the same time adds or traps moisture to the wound both supporting the hydrophobic functioning of the pad and healing in general by keeping the wound moist.

Abstract: An absorbent article, e.g. tampons, sanitary napkins, panty liners and the like, and the process for their preparation in which a hydrophobic and/or cationactive layer is attached to a conventional absorbent layer, for the binding of microorganisms, specifically for treating or alleviating or prophylactically preventing vaginal fungal infections.

Abstract: A device for obtaining an equalization of a negative pressure in the middle ear is disclosed. The device comprises a facemask, an air pump and an air reservoir, all of them connected to a connecting tube. An increased air pressure is created by expiration into the facemask and/or by activating the air pump. A sufficient rise in air pressure in the device makes the air reservoir to expand, and this creates an increased pressure in the mouth/nose cavity and opens the Eustachian tube and forces air into the middle ear for equalization of the negative pressure in the middle ear.

Abstract: A ring-shaped toe-patch is provided for treatment and prevention of tinea pedis, commonly known as athlete's foot. The toe-patches are made of rubber-foam, attached to a hydrophobic material for elimination of fungus like T. rubrum. The toe-patch has cuts extending into the patch from the central circle in the toe-patch. Due to its perfect fit the toe-patch comes close to the affected area making it possible for a hydrophobic material attached to foam to effectively bind the fungi. Simultaneously with the elimination of the fungi the toe-patch works as a toe separator creating space between the toes.

Abstract: A wound dressing product, combining both a traditional dressing with a mounted absorbent material and a hydrophobic fabric attached thereto, which is to be placed towards the wound, and is capable of binding unwanted microorganisms. The wound dressing product protects the wound, absorbs exudate and reduces the number of pathogenic microorganisms, without using antimicrobial substances, and consists of three bonded layers: hydrophobic cellulose acetate fabric which binds microorganisms, an attached efficient absorbent material, and a backing (cover) which is preferably visually transparent, semi-permeable and self-adhesive.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for peroral treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and a treatment method therefor are described, wherein said composition comprises 2.5-7 mg of a glucocorticoid as active substance with a regulated sustained release such that at least 90% by weight of the glucocorticoid is released during a period of about 40-80 min, starting about 1-3 h after the entry of said glucocorticoid into the small intestine of a mammal.

Abstract: A device for equalizing the pressure in the middle ear is comprised of a unit having one end that is to be positioned in a nostril and an opposite end that is provided with a rib. A balloon is positioned on the unit adjacent the rib. The unit is provided with a through hole whose smallest cross-sectional area is greater than or equal to 7 mm.sup.2. The elasticity of the balloon is such that a counter pressure of at least 20 mBar is produced upon being blown up.