Abstract: Methods for stabilizing Stat3 inhibitors in a blood sample are provided. Methods for assessing the level of such Stat3 inhibitors are also provided.

Abstract: Novel formulations are disclosed of a therapeutically effrective composition comprising two or more of an extract of Ganoderma lucidum, an extract of Salvia miltiorrhiza, an extract of Scutellaria barbata, and an extract of Scutellaria baicalensis wherein each extract comprises about 1 to about 90 percent by weight. Extracts are made in aqueous solvents, alcohol solvents and non-alcoholic organic solvents. Formulations comprising one or more emulsifiers demonstrating higher bioavailablity and maximum tolerated dose are provided.

Abstract: A lightning protection system, method and aircraft are provided for reducing the flammability of jet fuel spilled during an in-flight refueling operation between a supplying aircraft and a receiving aircraft. An inert gas is injected adjacent to a refueling interface in order to displace oxygen in the fuel-air mixture and thereby reduce the ability of the fuel vapor to ignite upon occurrence of an ignition source such as lightning. The refueling system may comprise a boom or a hose and drogue type device.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel form of ferric organic compounds, including a form of ferric citrate, which are soluble over a wider range of pH, and which have a large active surface area. The ferric organic compounds of the present invention can be delivered effectively by oral route with better delivery to treat patients suffering from hyperphosphatemia, metabolic acidosis and other disorders responsive to ferric organic compound therapy.

Abstract: An alarm clock device activated by release of pressure. A base member has an external side, an internal side and an aperture with at least one movable member and at least one fixed member positioned to contact each other. At least one bias member is connected to the at least one movable member to bias the movable member in contact with the fixed member to send a signal. A button member is positioned within the aperture wherein the button member reciprocates to break contact between the at least one movable member and the at least one fixed member to disengage the signal. A signal circuit is in communication with the movable member and the fixed member.