Abstract: Small molecule inhibitors (SMIs) of the Prolactin receptor, pharmaceutical compositions of the SMIs, and methods for treating patients suffering from disorders characterized increased expression or excitation of the Prolactin receptor, including breast cancer, prostate cancer and nociceptive pain disorders such as migraine headache, by administering pharmaceutical compositions of SMIs are provided.

Abstract: Devices and methods for substantially reducing the caloric efficiency of the digestive tract by capturing food being digested in the stomach 10 and/or anywhere else in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, absorbing or encapsulating the captured food into multiple capturing members and moving such multiple capturing members containing the ingestible encapsulated food down the GI tract, practically out of reach of the GI absorption organs, thus excluding the entrapped ingredients from being involved in the digestion and\or absorption process. The device is designed for oral delivery. The system can be comprised of liquid, food bars or a capsule system. The capsule system is comprised of an external capsule that dissolves in accordance with a temporal or ph dependent preset, which allows the food intake to be at least partially fluidic. The capsule system is further comprised of a mechanism designed to capture and isolate a portion of the food being digested.

Abstract: A copolymer characterized by alternating or semi-alternating ester and anhydride bonds, methods for its production and use thereof, particularly as a carrier for drug delivery, are described herein.

Abstract: Small molecule inhibitors (SMIs) of the Prolactin receptor, pharmaceutical compositions of the SMIs, and methods for treating patients suffering from disorders characterized increased expression or excitation of the Prolactin receptor, including breast cancer, prostate cancer and nociceptive pain disorders such as migraine headache, by administering pharmaceutical compositions of SMIs are provided.

Abstract: The inventors of the technology disclosed herein have developed triblock copolymers of lactide-containing polyesters and poly(ethylene glycol), PEG, having thermoresponsive properties.

Abstract: Small molecule inhibitors (SMIs) of the Prolactin receptor, pharmaceutical compositions of the SMIs, and methods for treating patients suffering from disorders characterized increased expression or excitation of the Prolactin receptor, including breast cancer, prostate cancer and nociceptive pain disorders such as migraine headache, by administering pharmaceutical compositions of SMIs are provided.

Abstract: A depot system containing at least one antibiotic and a biodegradable poly(ester-anhydride) of ricinoleic acid (RA) and sebacic acid (SA) having alternating or semi-alternating ester and anhydride bonds is provided. The system provides prolonged local release of the antibiotic at the site of injection while maintaining the systemic antibiotic levels at sub-therapeutic concentrations.

Abstract: A balloon implantation kit includes an inflatable biodegradable balloon configured to be implanted in a human body and a hydrogel composition. In some cases, the hydrogel composition is provided in a container configured to be introduced into the biodegradable balloon. For some applications, the biodegradable balloon includes a joint spacer for treatment of a joint of a human subject, such as a subacromial spacer, a glenohumeral spacer, or a spacer for another joint, such as a knee, hip, ankle, or hand (e.g., CMC1) joint. In these applications, the biodegradable balloon is configured to be inserted into a space of a joint of the human body, and is shaped to provide mechanical support to the joint until the biodegradable balloon resorbs into the human body. For other applications, the biodegradable balloon includes a soft tissue spacer.

Abstract: A copolymer characterized by alternating or semi-alternating ester and anhydride bonds, methods for its production and use thereof, particularly as a carrier for drug delivery, are described herein.

Abstract: A copolymer characterized by alternating or semi-alternating ester and anhydride bonds, methods for its production and use thereof, particularly as a carrier for drug delivery, are described herein.

Abstract: Compositions for reducing alcohol consumption and/or treating alcohol hangover contain a first active agent containing at least one cannabinoid compound, a second active agent effective in reducing one or more symptoms of alcohol hangover, and a carrier. In some forms, the carrier is an anhydrous liposphere concentrate (ALC) containing a lipid system including lipid, optionally a water miscible solvent, and one or more surfactants and/or one or more phospholipids. In a preferred embodiment, the carrier spontaneously forms a nanodispersion of nanolipids or lipospheres, upon addition to an aqueous medium, which contain the cannabinoid compound and other compounds from the active agents. The compositions can be used to form oral dosage formulations for delivery of the cannabinoid compound.

Abstract: Provided herein, inter alia, are non-crosslinked polymers that possess thermoresponsive properties. These polymers possess a cleavable bond that breaks under certain conditions The disclosure also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing the polymers and therapeutic agents, methods for delivering the therapeutic agents, and kits, syringes, and catheters containing the polymer compositions and therapeutic agents.

Abstract: A depot system containing at least one antibiotic and a biodegradable poly(ester-anhydride) is provided.

Abstract: Provided is a formulation and method for increasing bioavailability of an orally administered drug.

Abstract: Small molecule inhibitors (SMIs) of the Prolactin receptor, pharmaceutical compositions of the SMIs, and methods for treating patients suffering from disorders characterized increased expression or excitation of the Prolactin receptor, including breast cancer, prostate cancer and nociceptive pain disorders such as migraine headache, by administering pharmaceutical compositions of SMIs are provided.

Abstract: Provided are formulations and methods for improving oral bioavailability of cannabinoid compositions.

Abstract: A copolymer characterized by alternating or semi-alternating ester and anhydride bonds, methods for its production and use thereof, particularly as a carrier for drug delivery, are described herein.

Abstract: Devices and methods for substantially reducing the caloric efficiency of the digestive tract by capturing food being digested in the stomach 10 and/or anywhere else in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, absorbing or encapsulating the captured food into multiple capturing members and moving such multiple capturing members containing the ingestible encapsulated food down the GI tract, practically out of reach of the GI absorption organs, thus excluding the entrapped ingredients from being involved in the digestion and\or absorption process. The device is designed for oral delivery. The system can be comprised of liquid, food bars or a capsule system. The capsule system is comprised of an external capsule that dissolves in accordance with a temporal or ph dependent preset, which allows the food intake to be at least partially fluidic. The capsule system is further comprised of a mechanism designed to capture and isolate a portion of the food being digested.

Abstract: Devices and methods for substantially reducing the caloric efficiency of the digestive tract by capturing food being digested in the stomach 10 and/or anywhere else in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, absorbing or encapsulating the captured food into multiple capturing members and moving such multiple capturing members containing the ingestible encapsulated food down the GI tract, practically out of reach of the GI absorption organs, thus excluding the entrapped ingredients from being involved in the digestion and\or absorption process. The device is designed for oral delivery. The system can be comprised of liquid, food bars or a capsule system. The capsule system is comprised of an external capsule that dissolves in accordance with a temporal or ph dependent preset, which allows the food intake to be at least partially fluidic. The capsule system is further comprised of a mechanism designed to capture and isolate a portion of the food being digested.

Abstract: Provided is a device for iontophoretic delivery of a drug to or into a tissue, including an arrangement that prevents operation of the device at a current density that is higher than a predetermined value, the arrangement including first means responsive to a first data item, indicative of the surface area through which the current is to pass, as to set the maximal current allowed at the surface area indicated by the data item. Also provided is a method for iontophorectivally administering drug to or into a tissue, including determining a maximal allowed level of current density and preventing application of current density above the maximal allowed level.