Abstract: A method is disclosed for selecting two contrast agents to be used in a dual energy CT examination of a patient. In at least one embodiment, the method includes determining the gradient of a connecting line between a first material or a first tissue type and a second material or second tissue type in an HU value diagram of the energy-specific HU values, selecting a first contrast agent with an enhancement gradient which is significantly greater than the determined base gradient, and selecting a second contrast agent, the enhancement of which lies in the significance region of the determined base gradient. A contrast agent combination selected in the fashion is also disclosed in at least one embodiment, as well as the generation of CT images using a contrast agent combination selected in the fashion and using different energy spectra.

Abstract: This invention relates to tetrahydro-quinolinylurea derivatives and salts thereof which are useful as active ingredients of pharmaceutical preparations. The tetrahydro-quinolinylurea derivative of the present invention has vanilloid receptor (VR1) antagonistic activity, and can be used for the prophylaxis and treatment of diseases associated with VR1 activity, in particular for the treatment of urological diseases or disorders, such as detrusor overactivity (overactive bladder), urinary incontinence, neurogenic detrusor overactivity (detrusor hyperflexia), idiopathic detrusor overactivity (detrusor instability), benign prostatic hyperplasia, and lower urinary tract symptoms; chronic pain, neuropathic pain, postoperative pain, rheumatoid arthritic pain, neuralgia, neuropathies, algesia, nerve injury, ischaemia, neurodegeneration, stroke, and inflammatory disorders such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary (or airways) disease (COPD).

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): The present invention relates to novel indazolyl ester or amide derivatives, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such derivatives, to processes for preparing such novel derivatives and to the use of such derivatives as medicaments.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted phenylaminopyrimidines, to a process for their preparation and to their use for preparing medicaments for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases in humans and animals, in particular cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to combinations of A) oxazolidinones of the formula (I) with B) acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) and C) an ADP receptor antagonist, in particular P2Y12 purinoreceptor blocker, to a process for producing these combinations and to the use thereof as medicaments, in particular for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of thromboembolic disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the polymorph II of 4-[4-({[4-chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]carbamoyl}amino)-3-fluorophenoxy]-N-methylpyridine-2-carboxamide, to processes for its preparation, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising it and to its use in the control of disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted imidazopyrimidines and triazolopyrimidines, to methods for the production thereof, and to the use of same for producing medicaments for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, especially haematological diseases, preferably leucopenia and neutropenia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of substituted 2-thio-3,5-dicyano-4-phenyl-6-amino-pyridines of the formula (I) wherein the terms A and R2 are herein defined, for treatment of nausea and vomiting.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted quinazolines and to methods for the production thereof, in addition to the use thereof in the production of medicaments for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, especially for use as antiviral agents, especially against cytomegaloviruses.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel 7-sulfanylmethyl-, 7-sulfinylmethyl- and 7-sulfonylmethylindole derivatives, processes for the preparation thereof, the use thereof alone or in combinations for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases, and the use thereof for the manufacture of medicaments for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases, especially for the treatment and/or prevention of cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel substituted aminofurans, to methods for their preparation, to their use in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases as well as their use in the manufacture of medical products for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, in particular retroviral disorders, in humans and/or animals.

Abstract: The 2-phenyl-substituted imidazotriazinones having short, unbranched alkyl radicals in the 9-position are prepared from the corresponding 2-phenyl-imidazotriazinones by chlorosulphonation and subsequent reaction with the amines. The compounds inhibit cGMP-metabolizing phosphodiesterases and are suitable for use as active compounds in pharmaceuticals, for the treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disorders and/or disorders of the urogenital system, in particular for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) and their salts and stereoisomers in which the variables are as defined in the description and claims, for producing medicaments used in the treatment of cardiovascular and other diseases. Such compounds, processes for preparing them, compositions containing them, and methods of using them are claimed.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel substituted 5-aminopyrazoles, methods of production thereof, use thereof alone or in combinations for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases and use thereof for the production of medicinal products for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods for treating cardiovascular disorders selected from heart failure, thromboembolic disorders, venous diseases, and fibriotic disorders other than fibrosis of the liver, comprising administering an effective amount of a compound of formula (I) wherein the several variables are as defined in the specification and claims.

Abstract: This invention describes the new 6-alkenyl- and 6-alkinyl-epothilone derivatives of general formula (I) in which R1a, R1b, R2a, R3a, R3b, R4, R5, R6, R7, A, Y, D, E, G, Y and Z have the meanings that are indicated in the description. The new compounds interact with tubulin by stabilizing microtubuli that are formed. They are able to influence the cell-splitting in a phase-specific manner and thus find use in treating diseases or conditions associated with the need for cell growth, division and/or proliferation. Thus the compounds are suitable for treating malignant tumors, for example, ovarian, stomach, colon, adeno-, breast, lung, head and neck carcinomas, malignant melanoma, acute lymphocytic and myelocytic leukemia. In addition, they are suitable for anti-angiogenesis therapy as well as for treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases (such as psoriasis, arthritis). Methods of use and preparation of the compounds are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel substituted 2,4?- and 3,4?-bipyridine derivatives, to processes for their preparation, to their use for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases and to their use for preparing medicaments for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, preferably for the treatment and/or prevention of hypertension and other cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: The application claims a compound of the formula or a salt, a hydrate, or a hydrate of a salt thereof. The compounds inhibit cGMP-metabolizing phosphodiesterases and are suitable for use as active compounds in pharmaceuticals, for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel dihydropyridine derivatives, of Formula (I) processes for their preparation, and their use in medicaments, especially for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, acute coronary syndrome, acute myocardial infarction and heart failure development.

Abstract: The novel benzamide derivative represented by formula (1) and the novel anilide derivative represented by formula (13) of this invention has differentiation-inducing effect, and are, therefore, useful a therapeutic or improving agent for malignant tumors, autoimmune diseases, dermatologic diseases and parasitism. In particular, they are highly effective as an anticancer drug, specifically to a hematologic malignancy and a solid carcinoma.