Abstract: This invention relates to pharmaceutical combinations of amlodipine or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof and atorvastatin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, kits containing such combinations and methods of using such combinations to treat subjects suffering from angina pectoris, atherosclerosis, combined hypertension and hyperlipidemia and to treat subjects presenting with symptoms of cardiac risk, including humans. This invention also relates to additive and synergistic combinations of amlodipine and atorvastatin whereby those synergistic combinations are useful in treating subjects suffering from angina pectoris, atherosclerosis, combined hypertension and hyperlipidemia and those subjects presenting with symptoms of cardiac risk, including humans.

Abstract: Duplex polynucleotides containing damage or errors are detected with hindered intercalating compounds which are capable of intercalating only in the presence of such damage or error. Conditions characterized by the presence of polynucleotide errors or damage are treated with such compounds that are capable of catalyzing polynucleotide cleavage with light.

Abstract: Methods are provided for the treatment and prophylaxis of viral infection and disease associated with such infection.

Abstract: There is provided a method of contraception, comprising exposing a spermicidally sufficient quantity of an agent to spermatozoa. The agent is a quinone represented by the following formula: Each group A is H or an electron releasing moiety. The agent is capable of generating reactive oxygen species including free radicals, superoxide and hydrogen peroxide in the presence of spermatozoa.

Abstract: Controlled cessation of heart beat during coronary bypass surgery and other cardiac surgeries on a beating heart improves surgical technique, and is achieved typically by electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve and administration of a combination of drugs.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of antiviral agents, and more specifically to antiviral therapy. The invention provides use of at least one compound or mixture of compounds of the general formula or a functional equivalent or pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester or hydrate thereof for the treatment of a viral infection.

Abstract: A method and compound having betamethasone dipropionate and all-trans-retinoic is disclosed for the treatment of hair loss. The method also includes identifying any underlying conditions causing hair loss and administration of a salve of betamethasone dipropionate and all-trans-retinoic acid to the affected areas.