Abstract: A sterilization enclosure to be placed within a sterilizer, the sterilization enclosure defining an interior for accommodating at least one surgical instrument and maintaining sterility of the at least one surgical instrument after the sterilization enclosure is removed from the sterilizer. The enclosure comprising a light source and a transparent window. The light source to illuminate the interior and the transparent window positioned such that the interior and the at least one surgical instrument are visible through the transparent window. A process indicator that is either disposed within the interior or coupled to an external surface of the sterilization enclosure. The process indicator in fluid communication with the interior of the sterilization enclosure such that the process indicator is exposed to a sterilant agent disposed within the interior of the sterilization enclosure to measure a characteristic within the interior during a sterilization process.

Abstract: A method of treating skin includes applying a topical composition to an affected area of skin, such as a burn, irritation, blister, rash or other similar skin condition. The topical composition has as the active ingredients an anesthetic and a surfactant. The anesthetic is preferably tetracaine in a concentration of from about 1% to 2% by weight and the surfactant is preferably sodium lauryl sulfate in a concentration of from about 0.5% to about 5.0% by weight.

Abstract: An improved apparatus for exercising human back muscles and strengthening the back muscles thereby treating back muscle injuries, relieving pain caused by such injuries and increasing the strength and range of movement of the human back muscles. The apparatus includes an exercising member having a main portion, first and second leg engaging members extending from the main portion and being arranged to be wrapped around a user's legs and at least one actuating member extending from the main portion of the exercising member and being arranged to be gripped by a user's hands to allow the user to control movement of the user's legs by moving the at least one actuating member to generate mobilization to the lumbar and truncal regions of the human back.

Abstract: Multiple daily applications of a topical composition having as the active ingredients an anesthetic and a surfactant with anti-viral activity decrease the time of healing of herpes simplex viral lesions from approximately seven to ten days to five to six days, as well as decrease inflammation and pain. The composition is applied to the lesions daily, approximately every four hours, preferably beginning at the prodromal stage of infection. Relief is almost immediate, and is characterized by decreased pain, swelling, and more rapid healing as compared with the untreated lesion.

Abstract: An apparatus for exercising the muscles surrounding the cervical spine of a person, comprising: a belt adapted to be secured about the waist of a person, and including frontal and posterior portions; a pair of suspenders connecting at their frontal ends of opposing frontal portions of the belt, extending over opposing shoulders of the person, and connecting at their posterior ends to opposing posterior portions of the belt; a chin cup adapted to fit around the person's chin; a head band adapted to fit around the person's head and including frontal and posterior portions; a first elastic strap adapted to provide a tensile load between the chin cup and the frontal portion of the belt; and a plurality of elastic straps adapted to provide tensile loads between the frontal portion of the head band, across the person's head, and the posterior portion of the belt or suspenders.

Abstract: An apparatus for exercising the muscles surrounding the cervical spine of a person in an isokinetic manner, comprising: a headband adapted to fit around the person's head; a breast plate; a back plate; at least one strap adapted to hold the breast plate and back plate in position on the person's body; a belt adapted to fit around the person's lower torso and lower back, wherein the belt is coupled to the breast plate or back plate; a lumbar belt adapted to fit around the person's waist; a plurality of adjustable non-elastic straps with isokinetic tensioners adapted to provide tensile loads between the headband and the breast and back plates; a plurality of adjustable elastic straps adapted to provide tensile loads between the headband and the breast and back plates; and a plurality of adjustable elastic straps adapted to provide tensile loads between the breast and back plates and the lumbar belt.

Abstract: Multiple daily applications of a topical composition having as the active ingredients an anesthetic and a surfactant with anti-vital activity decrease the time of healing of herpes simplex viral lesions from approximately seven to ten days to five to six days, as well as decrease inflammation and pain. The composition is applied to the lesions daily, approximately every four hours, preferably beginning at the prodromal stage of infection. Relief is almost immediate, and is characterized by decreased pain, swelling, and more rapid healing as compared with the untreated lesion.

Abstract: An apparatus for exercising the muscles surrounding the cervical spine of a person, comprising: a belt adapted to be secured about the waist of a person, and including frontal and posterior portions; a pair of suspenders connecting at their frontal ends to opposing frontal portions of the belt, extending over opposing shoulders of the person, and connecting at their posterior ends to opposing posterior portions of the belt; a chin cup adapted to fit around the person's chin; a head band adapted to fit around the person's head and including frontal and posterior portions; a first elastic strap adapted to provide a tensile load between the chin cup and the frontal portion of the belt; and a plurality of elastic straps adapted to provide tensile loads between the frontal portion of the head band, across the person's head, and the posterior portion of the belt or suspenders.