Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating hepatitis in a patient, which includes administering a pharmaceutical composition that includes carbon monoxide to the patient.

Abstract: A method for reducing leakage of bodily fluids or air through lung tissue within a patient is provided. In one embodiment, the method comprises applying, to an appropriate area of lung tissue, an adhesive composition that is derived from a mixture of KH2PO4, metal oxide, a calcium compound, and water, wherein the weight percent ratio of KH2PO4 and the oxide is at least approximately 1:0.5. The method also comprises polymerizing the adhesive composition to form a sealant that substantially seals the body area with a coating.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wound dressing which is particularly suitable for therapeutically dressing wounds. Said wound dressing comprises at least one wound covering layer and at least one sorbent based on an activated carbon which has a biocidal and/or biostatic, in particular antimicrobial effect and/or finish.

Abstract: An antimicrobial composition is disclosed that contains an acid-solubilized copper ammonium or copper-zinc ammonium complex that is effective against microorganisms such as nosocomial or environmental bacteria, fungi, viruses, and the like. The antimicrobial composition can be used in the preparation of a medicament for treating microbes or a microbial infection, and may contain a carrier to create a cream, soap, wash, spray, dressing, cleanser, cosmetic product, topical drug product, or other antimicrobial product.

Abstract: A drug delivery composition is disclosed which includes a triple salt proxy functional group and at least one amino acid functional group. A method of forming the drug delivery composition includes reacting a triple salt with at least one amino acid in an aqueous environment. A biodegradable fabric is disclosed which includes a polymerized structure of a triple salt proxy functional group and at least one amino acid functional group.

Abstract: The microspheres have many possible applications including smart drug delivery, breaking and damper devices. In one arrangement, a microsphere comprises a shell 120 and a core 110. The core comprises a liquid, which may be a drug, while the shell comprises magnetic particles. The microsphere is deformable in response to application of an external magnetic field. Also disclose is an arrangement in which a microsphere has a magnetic core and a PDMS shell.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shield for radiation attenuation. The shield includes a carrier suitable for topical application on human tissue, such as skin. The carrier includes an active ingredient that is homogenously dispersed throughout the carrier. The active ingredient includes an element suitable for attenuating radiation and having a high atomic number.

Abstract: An electrochemically treated solution and method for cut flower and plant preservation, the solution having potassium, hypochlorous acid, dissolved oxygen, and a surfactant.

Abstract: A lip balm for protecting and rehydrating lips is disclosed containing a synthetic ceramide, an anti-irritant compound, sodium hyaluronate, a cosmetic wax, boswellian oil, extract of the Portulaca pilosa plant, a peptide, dehydrated microspheres of marine collagen and glycosaminoglycans, and mica.

Abstract: The invention provides a particulate composition adapted for forming a bone graft substitute cement upon mixing with an aqueous solution, comprising i) a calcium sulfate hemihydrate powder, wherein the calcium sulfate hemihydrate is present at a concentration of at least about 50 weight percent based on the total weight of the particulate composition; ii) a monocalcium phosphate monohydrate powder; iii) a non-porous ?-tricalcium phosphate powder; and iv) a porous ?-tricalcium phosphate powder. Bone graft substitute cements made therefrom, a bone graft substitute kit comprising the particulate composition, methods of making and using the particulate composition, and articles made from the bone graft substitute cement are also provided.

Abstract: The novel active compound combinations comprising 2-[2-(1-chlorocyclopropyl)-3-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxypropyl]-2,4-dihydro-[1,2,4]-triazole-3-thione of the formula and the active compound of groups (1) to (24) listed in the description have very good fungicidal properties.

Abstract: An alkaline anti-wrinkling composition comprising carnosine, derivative thereof, or mixture of carnosine, and derivative thereof.

Abstract: A pesticidal composition in the form of an aqueous emulsion contains: (a) an agriculturally active ingredient in which a retention rate is 50% or more after irradiation with xenon light (290 nm cutoff) at an intensity of 0.68 W/m2 at 340 nm for 8 hours, and a retention rate is 40% or more and 60% or less after irradiation for 56 hours; (b) a hydrophobic organic solvent; (c) a water-soluble polymer dispersing agent; and (d) water; wherein liquid droplets in which the agriculturally active ingredient is suspended or dissolved in the hydrophobic organic solvent are emulsified in an aqueous continuous phase. A weight ratio of the agriculturally active ingredient to the hydrophobic organic solvent is from 5:95 to 70:30. With this pesticidal composition, it is possible to inhibit photodegradation of the agriculturally active ingredient.

Abstract: The invention provides allergen containing pharmaceutical products and in particular fast-dispersing solid allergen dosage forms. In particular, fast-dispersing, non-compressed solid dosage forms suitable for oromucosal administration comprising a matrix and at least one allergen are provided. Suitable matrices are gelatine, starch and mannitol. Methods for the dosage forms are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides allergen containing pharmaceutical products and in particular fast-dispersing solid allergen dosage forms. In particular, fast-dispersing, non-compressed solid dosage forms suitable for oromucosal administration comprising a matrix and at least one allergen are provided. Suitable matrices are gelatine, starch and mannitol. Methods for the dosage forms are also provided.

Abstract: There is described zeolites containing releasably adsorbed nitric oxide, methods of preparing the zeolites, methods of releasing the nitric oxide into a solution or into air and uses of the zeolites in therapy.

Abstract: Zinc oxide powder of the present invention has a specific surface area which is in a range of 1.5 m2/g to 65 m2/g, a conductivity which is 150 ?S/cm or less and a bulk specific volume which is in a range of 0.5 mL/g to 10 mL/g.

Abstract: The application describes synergistic microbicidal compositions comprising: 2,2-dibromomalonamide and an oxidizing biocide selected from the group consisting of: monochloramine, bromochlorodimethylhydantoin, hypobromite ion or hypobromous acid, hydrogen peroxide, dichloroisocyanurate, trichloroisocyanurate and chlorine dioxide and a method for controlling microorganism growth in an aqueous or water-containing system.

Abstract: Provided are compositions for attracting and/or stimulating oviposition. The compositions comprise a suitable carrier and a bacterium capable of producing nonanoic acid, tetradecanoic acid, or methyl tetradecanoate; Bacillus thuringiensis; Lactococcus lactis; Klebsiella oxytoca; Shigella dysenteriae; Brevundimonas vesicularis; a supernatant of a culture of any of the these bacteria; nonanoic acid; tetradecanoic acid; or methyl tetradecanoate, or any combination thereof, at a concentration effective to attract the mosquito to a target. The compositions may be comprised within a kit or trap. Also provided are methods of attracting mosquitoes to a target.

Abstract: A dispenser for an animal repellant including: a housing, wherein the housing includes a chamber for containing a spool; a spool, wherein the spool is associated with the chamber of the housing, and wherein the spool is associated with an animal repellant; and wherein the animal repellant includes a substrate, wherein the substrate is associated with an agent wherein the agent includes an animal repellant.