Abstract: A watersports sandal is disclosed. The sandal has a flexible sole that underlies and protects a user's foot in a walking configuration. The sandal has a detachable forefoot strap that connects the sole to the user's forefoot and an ankle strap that connects the heel portion of the sole to the lower leg of the user. The sandal can be reconfigured to a stowed configuration in which the forefoot strap attaches the sole to a user's lower leg. In this stowed configuration, the user's bare feet are exposed to allow him fine sensitivity to water sport devices such as surf boards.

Abstract: A method of preparing metal mesoporphyrin halide compounds is described. The metal mesoporphyrin halide compound may be formed by forming a novel mesoporphyrin IX intermediate compound and then converting the mesoporphyrin IX intermediate to the metal mesoporphyrin halide through metal insertion. The novel intermediate compound may be formed by a catalytic hydrogenation of hemin in acid and subsequent recovery.

Abstract: A method of preparing metal mesoporphyrin halide compounds is described. The metal mesoporphyrin halide compound may be formed by forming a novel mesoporphyrin IX intermediate compound and then converting the mesoporphyrin IX intermediate to the metal mesoporphyrin halide through metal insertion. The novel intermediate compound may be formed by a catalytic hydrogenation of hemin in acid and subsequent recovery.

Abstract: A method of preparing metal mesoporphyrin halide compounds is described. The metal mesoporphyrin halide compound may be formed by forming a novel mesoporphyrin IX intermediate compound and then converting the mesoporphyrin IX intermediate to the metal mesoporphyrin halide through metal insertion. The novel intermediate compound may be formed by a catalytic hydrogenation of hemin in acid and subsequent recovery.

Abstract: A method of preparing metal mesoporphyrin halide compounds is described. The metal mesoporphyrin halide compound may be formed by forming a novel mesoporphyrin IX intermediate compound and then converting the mesoporphyrin IX intermediate to the metal mesoporphyrin halide through metal insertion. The novel intermediate compound may be formed by a catalytic hydrogenation of hemin in acid and subsequent recovery.

Abstract: A method of preparing metal mesoporphyrin compounds is described. A metal mesoporphyrin compound may be formed by forming a novel mesoporphyrin IX intermediate compound and then converting the mesoporphyrin IX intermediate to a metal mesoporphyrin compound through metal insertion. The novel intermediate compound may be formed by a catalytic hydrogenation of hemin in acid and subsequent recovery.

Abstract: Methods of treating infant hyperbilirubinemia using stannsoporfin are disclosed. The methods of the invention permit treatment of various patient populations at lower doses of stannsoporfin than previously believed effective, providing advantages in therapeutic administration.

Abstract: A method of preparing metal mesoporphyrin halide compounds is described. The metal mesoporphyrin halide compound may be formed by forming a novel mesoporphyrin IX intermediate compound and then converting the mesoporphyrin IX intermediate to the metal mesoporphyrin halide through metal insertion. The novel intermediate compound may be formed by a catalytic hydrogenation of hemin in acid and subsequent recovery.

Abstract: A method of preparing metal mesoporphyrin halide compounds is described. The metal mesoporphyrin halide compound may be formed by forming a novel mesoporphyrin IX intermediate compound and then converting the mesoporphyrin IX intermediate to the metal mesoporphyrin halide through metal insertion. The novel intermediate compound may be formed by a catalytic hydrogenation of hemin in acid and subsequent recovery.

Abstract: Water soluble tin mesoporphyrin compounds are described. Methods of preparation of water soluble metal mesoporphyrin compounds and pharmaceutical preparations are also described.

Abstract: A method of preparing metal mesoporphyrin halide compounds is described. The metal mesoporphyrin halide compound may be formed by forming a novel mesoporphyrin IX intermediate compound and then converting the mesoporphyrin IX intermediate to the metal mesoporphyrin halide through metal insertion. The novel intermediate compound may be formed by a catalytic hydrogenation of hemin in acid and subsequent recovery.

Abstract: A container defining an outer housing includes a base, a surrounding side wall structure extending upwardly from the base, and a top wall having a central opening therethrough exposing an interior chamber containing a liquid fuel supply, including diethylene glycol and an isoparaffin mixture. A fibrous material filled within the interior chamber is structured and disposed to hold and stabilize the diethylene glycol which fills pockets throughout the fibrous material to form a stabilized gel-like mass. An ignitor cord extending upwardly from the base within the interior chamber and through the central opening delivers the isoparaffin mixture by capillary action from a bottom of the interior chamber to an exterior, exposed portion of the ignitor cord to facilitate initial igniting thereof and subsequent igniting of the diethylene glycol on an upper exposed surface of the fibrous material.

Abstract: A cooking apparatus adapted to burn liquid fuel including a container defining an outer housing and having a base, a surrounding side walls structure, and top, the top having an opening therethrough in exposing relation to an interior chamber of the container wherein a fiberglass material is disposed in substantially filling relation and is structured to hold and regulate the movement of liquid fuel therein so as to prevent spillage of the liquid fuel from within the container, the liquid fuel being delivered to an upper exposed surface of the fiberglass material adjacent to the opening of the top by a braided fiberglass ignitor cord, which further facilitates igniting and provides for the continuous burning of the fuel at the upper exposed surface, and the fiberglass material being contained within the interior chamber by a retainer screen disposed in covering relation over the opening in the top of the container.