Abstract: The present disclosure includes methods, systems, kits and compositions for treating, preventing and diagnosing viral infections, specifically SARS-CoV-2 infections, with an anti-androgen and anti-thyroid medication, a thyroid receptor antagonist, a TGF-? inhibitor or a combination thereof. The present disclosure also describes methods and compositions for the treatment of viral respiratory diseases, specifically SARS-CoV-2 infections, including anti-androgens, anti-thyroid medications, thyroid receptor antagonists, TGF-? inhibitors, RXR inhibitors, furin inhibitors or other agents to disrupt the androgen signaling.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for administering electromagnetic radiation (EMR), which may include filtering EMR from part of the EMR spectrum while allowing passage of EMR at a desired wavelength range. Uses may include the treatment of such conditions as psoriasis, vitiligo, pruritus, acne, vitamin-D deficiency and atopic dermatitis. Topical creams, sprays, or other compositions may be used, with or without dosimeters, or in conjunction with an application, which calculates local UV exposure and other factors relating to dosage.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are cosmetically pleasing topic al formulations of minoxidil and methods of inducing hair growth. The minoxidil is at a concentration of 2%-20% by weight in the formulations. In one embodiment, the aerosol formulation comprises a sebum absorber such as a modified starch.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for administering electromagnetic radiation (EMR), which may include filtering EMR from part of the EMR spectrum while allowing passage of EMR at a desired wavelength range. Uses may include the treatment of such conditions as psoriasis, vitiligo, pruritus, acne, vitamin-D deficiency and atopic dermatitis. Topical creams, sprays, or other compositions may be used, with or without dosimeters, or in conjunction with an application, which calculates local UV exposure and other factors relating to dosage.

Abstract: A specific naturally occurring or genetically modified bacterial strain can be introduced into the hair follicle of patients suffering from androgenetic alopecia as to reduce the bioavailable extracellular testosterone and hence reduce the effect of androgens on the hair follicle.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for administering electromagnetic radiation (EMR), which may include filtering EMR from part of the EMR spectrum while allowing passage of EMR at a desired wavelength. A fluorescent component may be included, which absorbs EMR at one wavelength and emits EMR at the desired wavelength. Uses may include the treatment of acne. Pruritus may also be treated by allowing the passage to the skin of a particular UV wavelength from sunlight, which has an immunosuppressive effect, while protecting the skin from other harmful UV radiation.

Abstract: Apparatus for determining if an underground storage tank is leaking provides simple determination by a layman. A housing containing a detection tube is lowered into a well in the vicinity of the tank, and a vacuum pump pulls air through the detection tube. The sampled air will disclose the presence, or not, of vapor from the suspected tank. The method includes the use of discrete sample of air, and the quantity of air is determined by use of a detection tube sensitive to carbon dioxide. An indication of a quantity of carbon dioxide can be related to a volume of air through known relationships. Preferably, the housing containing the detection tube is carried by a float so the intake is just above the surface of any water in the well.

Abstract: Apparatus employing a non-invasive method for objectively determining in vivo, the rate of oxygen utilization in peripheral tissue by spectral measuring means, containing a light source, a clamp or tourniquet for occluding a segment of blood in the tissue, means for transmitting the light through the isolated segment of blood to pick up the spectral values of the oxyhemoglobin for two selected wavelengths, wherein the rate of reduction of the oxyhemoglobin of the blood as determined at one wavelength is faster that the rate of reduction of the oxyhemoglobin at the other wavelength, means for converting the spectral values individually for the two selected wavelengths into current flow, and means for determining the time-space relationship between the changing spectral values of the two selected wavelengths, from the moment of occlusion.

Abstract: The pen consists of two pen bodies, preferably identical, which interlock with each other in a plurality of longitudinal positions. Each of the pen bodies is preferably provided with a seat for positioning a ball point cartridge therein. Movement of the pen bodies will cause the cartridges seated therein to be protracted or retracted.

Abstract: A non-invasive method of objectively determining, in vivo, the rate of oxygen utilization in peripheral tissue by spectral measuring means, which involves isolating a segment of blood in the tissue with a clamp or tourniquet, and obtaining rapid, successive spectral curves of the oxyhemoglobin in the occluded area, to and from selected wavelengths of light, and measuring the time-space relationship between a rapidly moving portion of the spectral curve and a slower moving adjacent portion of the same curve, from the moment of occlusion, to establish a rate of reduction of the oxyhemoglobin in the tissue which is directly correlated to the rate of oxygen utilization.