Abstract: A method of treating and/or preventing alopecia (baldness, deficient hair growth) comprises administering to a patient in need thereof a therapeutically or prophylactically effective amount of a sulfated mono-, di- or oligosaccharide or a derivative, salt or complex thereof. The saccharide is preferably polysulfated, such as a polysulfated disaccharide, in particular sucrose, or a derivative, complex or salt thereof. Especially interesting polusulfated disaccharides are sucrose pentasulfate, sucrose hexasulfate, sucrose heptasulfate and sucrose octasulfate, e.g. in the form of a potassium or sodium salt, or in the form of sucralfate.

Abstract: The use of a sulphated saccharide or a salt or a complex thereof as an ingredient in a topical preparation for the prophylaxis or treatment of diseases or conditions of the tooth or tooth-supporting tissue, in particular for the prophylaxis or treatment of inflammatory and plaque-related conditions, a method of preventing or treating such diseases or conditions by topically applying the sulphated saccharide or salt or complex thereof, and a topical preparation containing the sulphated saccharide or salt or complex thereof for the prophylaxis or treatment of such diseases or conditions. The sulphated saccharide is especially a polysulphated or persulphated saccharide, e.g. sucralfate (sucrose octakis(hydrogen sulphate) aluminum complex) or a sodium and/or potassium salt of sucrose octakis(hydrogen sulphate). The preparation may be in the form of a solution, suspension, salve, paste, powder, gel, cream, dental fixative, periodontal implant, chewing gum, chewable tablet, effervescent tablet or lozenge.

Abstract: A system for tracking and replicating the operation of a cursor manipulation device in a computer system is disclosed, wherein the computer system includes a monitor and a cursor manipulation device having an icon representing the location of a cursor on the monitor. The system for tracking and replicating includes recording apparatus for capturing a plurality of data points transmitted by the cursor manipulation device and a first multiplicity of events on the monitor. The datapoints and the events on the monitor occur while the icon travels between a first location and a second location on the monitor and the recording apparatus is also operative to identify the first and second locations.

Abstract: Heat-curable epoxy resin systems comprising(a) at least one epoxy resin,(b) at least one polycarboxylic acid anhydride, and(c) 1,4-diazabicyclo(2,2,2)octane or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl-substituted derivative of 1,4-diazabicyclo(2,2,2)octane as curing accelerator, andwherein one portion of the curing accelerator (c) is replaced by(d) a complex of a boron halide with an amine,have good reactivity at elevated temperatures and comparatively high stability at temperatures below c. 80.degree. C.

Abstract: A method of treating and/or preventing alopecia (baldness, deficient hair growth) comprises administering to a patient in need thereof a therapeutically or prophylactically effective amount of a sulfated mono-, di- or oligosaccharide or a derivative, salt or complex thereof. The saccharide is preferably polysulfated, such as a polysulfated disaccharide, in particular sucrose, or a derivative, complex or salt thereof. Especially interesting polysulfated disaccharides are sucrose pentasulfate, sucrose hexasulfate, sucrose heptasulfate and sucrose octasulfate, e.g. in the form of a potassium or sodium salt, or in the form of sucralfate.

Abstract: Articles for the controlled delivery of an active substance into an aqueous phase by erosion of surfaces of the articles at a substantially constant and pH-independent rate, the articles comprising a matrix of crystalline polyethylene glycol polymer and a non-ionic emulsifier having an HLB value in the range of from about 4 to about 16 dispersed in the matrix in an amount of between about 2% and 50% by weight of the crystalline polyethylene glycol polymer and the emulsifier, the emulsifier having at least one domain which enables the emulsifier to become emulsified in the melted crystalline polyethylene glycol polymer and being selected from the group consisting of a fatty acid ester and a fatty alcohol ether, the active substance being dispersed in the matrix or located in geometrically well-defined zones within the crystalline PEG phase or dispersed in the emulsifier and, optionally, a filler.

Abstract: A system and method for automatic testing of computer software is disclosed. Additionally, a system for tracking and replicating the operation of a cursor manipulation device in a computer system is disclosed, wherein the computer system includes a monitor and a cursor manipulation device having an icon representing the location of a cursor on the monitor. The system for tracking and replicating includes recording apparatus for capturing a plurality of data points transmitted by the cursor manipulation device and a first multiplicity of events on the monitor. The datapoints and the events on the monitor occur while the icon travels between a first location and a second location on the monitor and the recording apparatus is also operative to identify the first and second locations.

Abstract: Adducts which are obtainable by reacting cycloaliphatic or heterocycloaliphatic polyamines containing at least two primary groups with polyfunctional epoxides containing more than two epoxy groups per molecule in such amounts as to supply 10-100 equivalents of active hydrogen atoms bound to amino nitrogen per one epoxide equivalent, are suitable hardeners for epoxy adhesives, especially adhesives for metals and thermosetting plastics.

Abstract: An article for controlled delivery of an active substance into an aqueous phase has a first layer containing an active substance, and a second layer of a crystalline polymer matrix and a non-ionic surface active agent, the second layer also containing the same or different active substance substantially homogeneously dispersed therein. The article enables release of a drug at a constant plateau level, followed by a pulse of drug after a predetermined time, thus making the composition of the invention especially suitable for use in, e.g., treatment of rheumatoid arthritis or related disorders with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents.

Abstract: A prosthesis for use in joining hollow, e.g. tubular, organ parts or systems, said prosthesis comprising a fragmentable body defining outer organ-supporting surface parts thereon adapted to be arranged in abutting relationship with inner surface parts of the organs to be joined, said body having a compressive strength sufficiently low to allow fragmentation of the body by application of a pressure to the outer surface of the tubular organs subsequently to the joining of the same, said pressure being below a pressure causing any substantial lesion of the tissue of the tubular organ parts. The material of the prosthesis is preferably one or more degradable and/or erodable and/or water-soluble, essentially non-toxic materials which are solid at a temperature of 40.degree. C. or higher, in particular 60.degree. C.

Abstract: An antiperspirant composition comprising AlCl.sub.3 and an aluminum salt of at least one organic acid dissolved or dispersed in a suitable carrier, said acid being present in an amount capable of substantially neutralizing the amount of hydrogen chloride formed by the hydrolysis of the amount of AlCl.sub.3 present, said AlCl.sub.3 and said aluminium salt or salts of the acid or acids being present in said composition in amounts corresponding to a total aluminium content of up to 3.0 gram atom per kilogram of composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and to a method for the treatment of dermatological disorders such as acne, by topically applying acetyl salicyclic acid within a carrier.