Patents Assigned to Health Corporation
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Publication number: 20040022797Abstract: The present application relates to osteopontin (Eta-1) polypeptides, nucleic acids that encode Eta-1, antibodies that specifically bind to Eta-1, and methods for enhancing an immune response in an animal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2003Publication date: February 5, 2004Applicant: Schering-Plough Animal Health CorporationInventors: Barbara J. Winslow, Dalia Kalabat
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Publication number: 20040018546Abstract: Methods and systems for identifying material from a breast duct using one or more markers that can be identified in ductal fluid retrieved from the breast are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2003Publication date: January 29, 2004Applicant: Cytyc Health CorporationInventor: David T. Hung
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Publication number: 20040018484Abstract: Disclosed is a method for testing a modified specimen such as a dried blood spot, plasma or serum specimen, for an analyte of interest, such as cholesterol. In accordance with the disclosed subject matter, the level of the analyte of interest in the medium from which the modified specimen was obtained (e.g., from a patient's blood) is determined based on the level of an analyte in a solution formed from the modified specimen and on the level of at least one normalizing analyte. The analyte and normalizing analyte each may be an ion, compound, biochemical entity, or property of the specimen. Also disclosed are a fluid collector and a fluid collection device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2003Publication date: January 29, 2004Applicant: Home Access Health CorporationInventors: Michael Wandell, Ilia Vinogradov
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Publication number: 20040013639Abstract: The invention is a gel composition for delivery to a breast milk duct prior to surgical excision of breast tissue including cancerous lesions. The invention also provides methods of mapping all or nearly all of a breast milk duct prior to surgical excision of breast tissue, and method of identifying part or all of a breast duct or ducts as a surgical aide to a breast surgeon. Kits to support these methods and including these compositions are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2003Publication date: January 22, 2004Applicant: Cytyc Health CorporationInventors: Annette Bianchi, Julian Nikolchev, David Hung, Eyal Ron, Linda K. Gont, Susan Love, Tina Patel
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Patent number: 6660768Abstract: A solvent system for pyrethroids and pyrethrins comprises a terpene or a terpene derivative such as a terpene alcohol, aldehyde or ketone. In a preferred embodiment, the solvent system further comprises an alkylene glycol ether. Compositions comprising pyrethroids and/or pyrethrins in such a solvent system do not crystallize at cold temperatures and have increased efficacy compared to formulations containing conventional solvents.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2002Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: Schering-Plough Animal Health CorporationInventors: Richard G. Endris, Wayne B. Rose
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Publication number: 20030220302Abstract: Novel formulations combining a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as flunixin, with a fluorinated chloramphenicol or thiamphenicol derivative antibiotic such as florfenicol are disclosed. Methods for using such formulations in the treatment and prevention of infectious diseases of bovines and swine, including bovine respiratory disease and swine respiratory disease, are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2003Publication date: November 27, 2003Applicant: Schering-Plough Animal Health CorporationInventors: Raul E. Kohan, Kanwal J. Varma, Robert D. Simmons, Abu Huq, Keith A. Freehauf
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Patent number: 6642009Abstract: A sample for diagnosis of breast cancer can be prepared by isolating a ductal fluid sample from one duct of a breast of a patient. The isolated ductal fluid is not mixed with ductal fluid from any other duct of the breast. Generally the target duct is not spontaneously discharging. The isolated ductal fluid sample can be examined to determine the presence or absence of a marker associated with cancer or pre-cancer. An isolated ductal fluid sample not mixed with ductal fluid from any other duct of the breast permits identification of the duct which is diseased and provides increased sensitivity for existing diagnostic and analytic techniques.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2001Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Assignee: Cytyc Health CorporationInventor: David Hung
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Patent number: 6642010Abstract: The invention is to methods for screening women for breast cancer and precancer by determining a level of an estrogen-related marker. The invention further provides methods of treating such patients identified as having one or more abnormal ductal epithelial cells and an estrogen-related marker. The invention provides methods for screening patient for hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and of monitoring such patients once they begin HRT. The invention provides methods of treating peri-, menopausal or postmenopausal women for both cancer risk reduction and menopausal symptoms (or other conditions related to lowered systemic estrogen levels). The invention also provides kits for the screening, monitoring, and treating methods described.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2000Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Assignee: Cytyc Health CorporationInventors: Susan Love, David Hung, Hui Cen
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Patent number: 6638727Abstract: The invention is to methods for identifying asymptomatic patients who have a likelihood of benefiting from administration of an estrogen activity modulator for risk reduction or therapeutic treatment of breast cancer, methods for reducing risk or therapeutically treating these asymptomatic patients, and methods for monitoring the treatments.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 1999Date of Patent: October 28, 2003Assignee: Cytyc Health CorporationInventors: David T. Hung, Susan Love
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Patent number: 6629936Abstract: Differentiating breast ducts for cancer risk status is a key element in a procedure to screen women for breast cancer. The 6 to 9 breast ducts on the human breast can be differentiated to identify those of higher risk for cancer. The higher risk ducts merit access and analysis of the ductal fluid and monitoring and/or treatment.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2001Date of Patent: October 7, 2003Assignee: Cytyc Health CorporationInventors: David Hung, Susan Love
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Patent number: 6610484Abstract: Methods and systems for identifying material from a breast duct using one or more markers that can be identified in ductal fluid retrieved from the breast are provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2000Date of Patent: August 26, 2003Assignee: Cytyc Health CorporationInventor: David T. Hung
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Patent number: 6589998Abstract: The invention is a gel composition for delivery to a breast milk duct prior to surgical excision of breast tissue including cancerous lesions. The invention also provides methods of mapping all or nearly all of a breast milk duct prior to surgical excision of breast tissue, and method of identifying part or all of a breast duct or ducts as a surgical aide to a breast surgeon. Kits to support these methods and including these compositions are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2000Date of Patent: July 8, 2003Assignee: Cytyc Health CorporationInventors: Annette Bianchi, Julian Nikolchev, David Hung, Eyal Ron, Linda Gont, Susan Love, Tina Patel
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Patent number: 6585706Abstract: Apparatus, methods and kits for simultaneous delivery of a fluid or other substance to two or more breast milk ducts are provided. The fluid can be delivered for a variety of purposes including lavage of the ducts and administering an agent for therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic purposes.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2002Date of Patent: July 1, 2003Assignee: Cytyc Health CorporationInventors: David Hung, Xuanmin He
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Publication number: 20020137025Abstract: An anonymous testing system for taking a sample of body fluid to be tested, the sample is acquired in private and sent for analyzation to obtain results. The system comprises a test kit for creating a sample of body fluid, a personal code for anonymously identifying the sample and the person, and an electronic file telephonically created and accessed by the person taking the test and identified by the personal code. The electronic file contains the test results determined by analyzation. There is also a method of anonymously testing of a person's body fluid in a private and the results to be anonymously received by the person without having to reveal his or her identification. The method comprises the steps of procuring a test kit for taking a sample of the body fluid. The test kit has a personal code associated therewith and equipment to take the sample. The person uses the equipment to obtain the sample and sends the sample with the personal code to a testing site.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2001Publication date: September 26, 2002Applicant: Home Access Health CorporationInventor: Richard A. Quattrocchi
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Publication number: 20020110930Abstract: Disclosed is a coded testing apparatus. In accordance with the disclosed invention, a user may perform a medical test which yields an encoded test result. The user then communicates the encoded test result to a facility, whereupon the facility provides the result to the user. The invention allows for many of the advantages of “instant” medical testing, such as convenience and anonymity, but avoids substantial drawbacks associated with known “instant” tests, such as the inability to request demographic information, the inability to provide appropriate medical oversight, and the inability to provide adequate medical counseling.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2002Publication date: August 15, 2002Applicant: Home Access Health CorporationInventors: Richard A. Quattrocchi, Michael Wandell
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Publication number: 20020110929Abstract: Disclosed is a coded testing apparatus. In accordance with the disclosed invention, a user may perform a medical test which yields an encoded test result. The user then communicates the encoded test result to a facility, whereupon the facility provides the result to the user. The invention allows for many of the advantages of “instant” medical testing, such as convenience and anonymity, but avoids substantial drawbacks associated with known “instant” tests, such as the inability to request demographic information, the inability to provide appropriate medical oversight, and the inability to provide adequate medical counseling.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2002Publication date: August 15, 2002Applicant: Home Access Health CorporationInventors: Richard A. Quattrocchi, Michael Wandell
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Publication number: 20020110931Abstract: Disclosed is a coded testing apparatus. In accordance with the disclosed invention, a user may perform a medical test which yields an encoded test result. The user then communicates the encoded test result to a facility, whereupon the facility provides the result to the user. The invention allows for many of the advantages of “instant” medical testing, such as convenience and anonymity, but avoids substantial drawbacks associated with known “instant” tests, such as the inability to request demographic information, the inability to provide appropriate medical oversight, and the inability to provide adequate medical counseling.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2002Publication date: August 15, 2002Applicant: Home Access Health CorporationInventors: Richard A. Quattrocchi, Michael Wandell
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Patent number: 6226378Abstract: An anonymous testing system for taking a sample of body fluid to be tested, the sample is acquired in private and sent for analyzation to obtain results. The system comprises a test kit for creating a sample of body fluid, a personal code for anonymously identifying the sample and the person, and an electronic file telephonically created and accessed by the person taking the test and identified by the personal code. The electronic file contains the test results determined by analyzation. There is also a method of anonymously testing of a person's body fluid in private and the results to be anonymously received by the person without having to reveal his or her identification. The method comprises the steps of procuring a test kit for taking a sample of the body fluid. The test kit has a personal code associated therewith and equipment to take the sample. The person uses the equipment to obtain the sample and sends the sample with the personal code to a testing site.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 1999Date of Patent: May 1, 2001Assignee: Home Access Health CorporationInventor: Richard A. Quattrocchi
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Patent number: 6138699Abstract: An anti-slip base for a crutch including a frustro-conical body having a recess at a bottom end thereof, a ball-shaped housing arranged on a top end of the frustro-conical body, a raised camber formed inside the recess with an anti-slip surface thereon, an outlet passage extending between the ball-shaped housing and the anti-slip surface on the raised camber, and a plurality of radial slots formed in a bottom face of the body.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 1998Date of Patent: October 31, 2000Assignee: Max Health CorporationInventor: Dickson Su
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Patent number: 6016345Abstract: An anonymous testing system for taking a sample of body fluid to be tested, the sample is acquired in private and sent for analyzation to obtain results. The system comprises a test kit for creating a sample of body fluid, a personal code for anonymously identifying the sample and the person, and an electronic file telephonically created and accessed by the person taking the test and identified by the personal code. The electronic file contains the test result determined by analyzation. There is also a method of anonymously testing of a person's body fluid in private and the results to be anonymously received by the person without having to reveal his or her identification. The method comprises the steps of procuring a test kit for taking a sample of the body fluid. The test kit has a personal code associated therewith and equipment to take the sample. The person uses the equipment to obtain the sample and sends the sample with the personal code to a testing site.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 1997Date of Patent: January 18, 2000Assignee: Home Access Health CorporationInventor: Richard A. Quattrocchi