Abstract: The invention provides a method for administering streptolysin O for treatment of various conditions including connective tissue disorders, reproductive fibroses and conditions mediated by the CD44 receptor. The invention also provides methods for protecting nerve cells from the effects of neurotoxic agents by the administration of streptolysin O.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for administering streptolysin O for treatment of various conditions including connective tissue disorders, reproductive fibroses and conditions mediated by the CD44 receptor. The invention also provides methods for protecting nerve cells from the effects of neurotoxic agents by the administration of streptolysin O.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating pulmonary fibrosis are presented. Methods comprise administering compositions comprising DNA and streptolysin O to a subject in a manner so as not to effect gene transfer.

Abstract: Method for administering nerve growth factor to treat various psychological conditions such as of depression, bi-polar disorders, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, agoraphobia, and attention deficit syndrome, and alleviate symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome (PMS), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), sleep disorders, tension headaches, and constipation that arise as complications from a psychological condition. Also provided are methods of treating constipation comprising administering nerve growth factor in amount effective to treat constipation. Pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of constipation comprising nerve growth factor are also provided.

Abstract: Method for administering streptolysin O for treatment of various conditions including connective tissue disorders, reproductive fibroses and conditions mediated by the CD44 receptor. The invention also provides methods for protecting nerve cells from the effects of neurotoxic agents by the administration of streptolysin O.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of treating a chronic pelvic pain syndrome comprising the step of administering to a subject suffering from prostatis a chorionic gonadotropin or a pharmaceutically active fragment or derivative thereof in an amount effective to alleviate one or more symptoms of a chronic pelvic pain syndrome.

Abstract: Method for administering streptolysin O to treat various connective tissue disorders in humans and animals such as Dupuytren's contracture, scleroderma, Peyronie's disease, mastistis in animals, and claudication due to peripheral arterial disease.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for promoting bone regeneration, comprising administration of calmodulin. The method of bone regeneration is applied to subjects having bone disorders characterized by decreased bone mass such as osteopenia and osteoporosis, as well as those suffering from non-union fractures.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for alleviating the symptoms of neuropathic conditions with a pharmaceutical composition including an effective amount of anti-glutamic acid decarboxylase (anti-GAD) antibodies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a treatment for patients having Lyme disease by administering a composition comprising an Borrelia burgdorferi antigen at a sub-vaccine level effective to alleviate symptoms of Lyme disease.

Abstract: Methods for treating symptoms of asthma, allergies and otitis media in a patient, are presented. Methods comprise administering an effective amount of DNA to a subject in a manner so as not to effect gene transfer.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for alleviating the symptoms of diabetes with a pharmaceutical composition including a combination of anti-glutamic acid decarboxylase (anti-GAD) and anti-insulin antibodies.

Abstract: A method for treatment of symptoms of a respiratory disease or pain in a subject comprising administering to said subject a Substance P in an amount effective to alleviate those symptoms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a treatment for animals having canine distemper by administering a composition comprising an attenuated canine distemper virus a sub-vaccine virus level effective to alleviate symptoms canine distemper. The invention also provides a treatment for animals having canine distemper by administering a composition comprising an attenuated canine measles virus a sub-vaccine virus level effective to alleviate symptoms canine distemper.

Abstract: The invention presents methods for the treatment of symptoms associated with diseases states including cardiomyopathy, Parkinson's Disease and degenerative liver disease including cirrhosis comprising treatment with an effective amount of a composition comprising beta-amyloid, streptolysin O, and growth hormone.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for treating the symptoms of disease states associated with the presence of a toxin or infectious agent having the step of administering an antibody specific for the toxin or infectious agent at a dosage of less than 0.1 mg per day.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for alleviation of disease states involving plaque formation, such as are manifested in Alzheimer's Disease and other amyloid disorders, and arteriosclerotic disease. Methods for the treatment of herpes virus infections including chronic fatigue syndrome by administration of thimerosal are further provided by the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a treatment for patients having fecal incontinence by administering a composition comprising histamine, serotonin or a combination thereof in an amount effective to alleviate symptoms of fecal incontinence.

Abstract: Methods for treating symptoms of respiratory distress not associated with aberrant mucous accumulation in a patient, are presented. Methods comprise administering an effective amount of DNA to a subject in a manner so as not to effect gene transfer.

Abstract: Methods for treating mucositis are presented. An effective amount of DNA is administered to a patient with mucositis sublingually in a manner that does not cause gene transfer but does cause a reduction in viscosity of mucous or sputum.