Abstract: The administration of nutritional supplements such as phosphatidylcholine; linoleic acid and alpha linolenic acid in an approximately 4:1 (v/v) ratio; and mineral supplements provides an effective method for the treatment of ALS. Subjects presenting with symptoms indicative of ALS can therefore be treated with these nutritional supplements to inhibit progression of ALS. Subjects at risk for developing ALS can also be treated with these nutritional supplements to delay the onset of ALS symptoms.

Abstract: A method for treatment of depression and depressive mood disorders. The patient is administered an amount of a compound that increases the catalytic activity of MAO-A, so as to increase synaptic metabolism of serotonin to 5-HIAL. The effective compound is preferably reserpine, administered in a dosage of less than about 0.03 mg per day. The reserpine may be administered transdermally at a dosage in the range from about 0.002 mg per day to about 0.02 mg per day. A caffeine compound may be administered simultaneously so as to compensate for an antihypertensive effect of the reserpine. The caffeine compound may be combined with the reserpine in a transdermal cream.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for treating hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis, and reducing serum cholesterol in a mammal. The methods of the invention comprise administering to a mammal a first amount of a bile acid sequestrant compound which is an unsubstituted polydiallylamine polymer and a second amount of a cholesterol-lowering agent. The first and second amounts together comprise a therapeutically effective amount. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions useful for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis, and for reducing serum cholesterol. The pharmaceutical compositions comprise a combination of a first amount of an unsubstituted polydiallylamine polymer compound and a second amount of a cholesterol-lowering agent. The first and second amounts comprise a therapeutically effective amount. The pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention may optionally contain a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Compounds expressed by the following formula (1) or pharmaceutically permissible solvate thereof which is effective for treating Paget's disease of bone, hypercalcemia or osteoporosis. In the formula, R1 is a C2-C10 alkyl group, or a C7-C15 aralkyl group whose aromatic ring is optionally substituted with a C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 alkoxyl group, a hydroxyl group, a halogen atom or a trifluoromethyl group; and R2 is a C1-C10 alkyl group, or a C7-C15 aralkyl group whose aromatic ring is optionally substituted with a C1-C6 alkyl group, a C1-C6 alkoxyl group, a hydroxyl group, a halogen atom or a trifluoromethyl group.

Abstract: A novel method and compositions for the local treatment of Meniere's disease, tinnitus and hearing loss are described. The treatment is based on the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a prostaglandin of the F-type to the inner ear. The treatment can be either continuous or intermittent and may involve the use of pumps, gels, or slow release drug inserts.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating osteoporosis, hyperparathyroidism or an autoimmune disease in a patient by administering to the patient a 3-desoxy vitamin D3 analog of the formula: a prodrug or a salt thereof, where the dotted line, R1, R2, R3, R4 and L are those defined herein. The present invention also provides methods for producing 3-desoxy vitamin D3 analog of Formula I.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of inhibitors of glycogen synthase kinase-3? to increase bone formation.