Abstract: A block includes a first layer comprising a semi-solid material, and a second layer comprising an adhesive material, the second layer being attached to the first layer. The semi-solid material may include a deodorizing material, an antiperspirant material, a perfume-related substance, a sanitizing material, a sterilizing material, an air-freshening material, or an insect-repelling material. The block is disposed in an enclosed volume of a packaging, enclosed by a plastic layer and an aluminum foil layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods and compositions useful for topical application to skin. The compositions can include saccharide isomerate, hydrolyzed algin, and zinc sulfate, and the composition can be capable of moisturizing or improving the appearance of skin.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a food supplement comprising Salvia sclarea seeds, or flour, oil or pulp or extracts obtained from the seeds as well as finished food products comprising the food supplement. The present invention further concerns a nutraceutical or cosmetic preparation comprising as an active ingredient Salvia sclarea seeds, or flour, oil or pulp or extracts obtained from the seeds.

Abstract: Methods and formulations for increasing the water solubility and/or bioavailability of a phytocannabinoid compound is disclosed herein. In one example, a water-soluble phytocannabinoid formulation can comprise a phytocannabinoid; a non-ionic surfactant; and optionally, water. The weight ratio of phytocannabinoid content to non-ionic surfactant can be from 1:10,000 to 1:5.

Abstract: 11-mercaptoundecyl trimethylammonium bromide gold nanorod (MTAB-GNR) coated with tannic acid (TA), useful for biological cellular imaging. A method of synthesizing tannic acid-coated 11-mercaptoundecyl trimethylammonium bromide gold nanorods (MTAB-TA GNRs) comprising presenting 11-mercaptoundecyl trimethylammonium bromide gold nanorods (MTAB-GNRs) in solution; functionalizing the MTAB-GNRs with tannic acid (TA) added to the MTAB-GNRs, the tannic acid configured to form a coating around the MTAB-GNRs forming MTAB-TA GNRs. The functionalizing step may further comprise adding a sodium chloride solution to the MTAB-TA GNR solution, and/or adding a MOPS buffer to the solution of tannic acid with MTAB-GNRs, and the tannic acid MTAB-GNR solution may be vortexed after each step.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of flibanserin, or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof, for the treatment of disorders of sexual desire.

Abstract: Polymeric reagents are provided comprising a moiety of atoms arranged in a specific order, wherein the moiety is positioned between a water-soluble polymer and a reactive group. The polymeric reagents are useful for, among other things, forming polymer-active agent conjugates. Related methods, compositions, preparations, and so forth are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions for delivering highly water-soluble drugs (such as vinca alkaloids) and methods of using such compositions.

Abstract: The invention provides small molecule drugs that are chemically modified by covalent attachment of a water-soluble oligomer obtained from a monodisperse or bimodal water-soluble oligomer composition. A conjugate of the invention, when administered by any of a number of administration routes, exhibits a reduced biological membrane crossing rate as compared to the biological membrane crossing rate of the small molecule drug not attached to the water-soluble oligomer.

Abstract: A chromonic nanoparticle mixture prepared by combining (i) a continuous water-soluble polymer phase and (ii) a discontinuous chromonic phase comprising a chromonic material; and non-covalently crosslinking the resulting chromonic nanoparticles with a polyvalent cation salt.

Abstract: The invention concerns an improved multiparticulate tablet disintegrating in the mouth in contact with saliva in less than 40 seconds. The invention is characterized in that it is based on particles of coated active principle, said particles having intrinsic compression properties and a mixture of carriers, the proportion of carrier mixture relative to coated active principle particles being 0.4 to 6 parts by weight, the carrier mixture comprising: a disintegrating agent; a diluting soluble agent with binding properties; a lubricant; a permeabilizing agent; and advantageously lubricants, sweeteners, flavoring and coloring agents, the proportion of disintegrating agent and soluble agent relative to the tablet mass being 1 to 15 wt. % for the former and 30 to 90 wt. % for the latter.

Abstract: The invention provides a branched polyglycerol-modified silicone, silicon atoms of which are connected to at least one branched polyglycerol chain having one or more branched glycerol groups represented by the following formula (1) via a connecting group, a method for producing the same, and a cosmetic containing the same: wherein, two oxygen atoms each independently bind to a glycerol or glycidol group represented by formula (1) above or the following formula (2), (3), or (4)