Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating humans suffering from or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or a condition where inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine is a benefit are disclosed. The compositions comprise a compound having a pharmacological selectivity of serotonin (Ki)/norepinephrine (Ki) of at least about 5000. Examples of such compounds include reboxetine, and more preferably optically pure (S,S) enantiomer of reboxetine. The methods generally include administration of a therapeutic amount of such compositions. Also disclosed are preparations of a medicament from the composition, and uses of the composition in a manufacture of the medicament to treat a human suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or condition.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating humans suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or a condition where inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine is a benefit are disclosed. The compositions comprise a compound having a pharmacological selectivity of serotonin (Ki)/norepinephrine (Ki) of at least about 5000. Examples of such compounds include reboxetine, and more preferably optically pure (S,S) enantiomer of reboxetine. The methods generally include administration of a therapeutic amount of such compositions. Also disclosed are preparations of a medicament from the composition, and uses of the composition in a manufacture of the medicament to treat a human suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or condition.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of pain, inflammation or inflammation mediated disorders in a subject. More particularly, the invention provides a combination therapy for the treatment of pain, inflammation or inflammation mediated disorders comprising the administration to a subject of a calcium modulating agent in combination with a cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitor.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating humans suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or a condition where inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine is a benefit are disclosed. The compositions comprise a compound having a pharmacological selectivity of serotonin (Ki)/norepinephrine (Ki) of at least about 5000. Examples of such compounds include reboxetine, and more preferably optically pure (S,S) enantiomer of reboxetine. The methods generally include administration of a therapeutic amount of such compositions. Also disclosed are preparations of a medicament from the composition, and uses of the composition in a manufacture of the medicament to treat a human suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or condition.

Abstract: A method is described for the prevention and/or treatment of vascular disorders and vascular disorder-related complications in a subject, the method comprising administering to the subject a Cox-2 inhibitor in combination with a cAMP-specific PDE inhibitor. Also described are therapeutic and pharmaceutical compositions and kits that are useful in the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for the treatment of central nervous system damage in a subject. More particularly, the invention provides a combination therapy for the treatment of a central nervous system ischemic condition or a central nervous system traumatic injury comprising the administration to a subject of a cholinergic agent in combination with a benzenesulfonamide or methylsulfonylbenzene cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of central nervous system damage in a subject. More particularly, the invention provides a combination therapy for the treatment of a central nervous system ischemic condition or a central nervous system traumatic injury comprising the administration to a subject of a central nervous system stimulant in combination with a cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of central nervous system damage in a subject. More particularly, the invention provides a combination therapy for the treatment of a vaso-occlusive event, such as a stroke, comprising the administration to a subject of a calcium modulating agent and a cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of central nervous system mediated disorders. More particularly, the invention provides a combination therapy for the treatment of a central nervous system mediated disorder comprising the administration to a subject of a neurotrophic factor-modulating agent in combination with a cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of central nervous system damage in a subject. More particularly, the invention provides a combination therapy for the treatment of a central nervous system ischemic condition or a central nervous system traumatic injury comprising the administration to a subject of a cholinergic agent in combination with a phenyl acetic acid cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of central nervous system damage in a subject. More particularly, the invention provides a combination therapy for the treatment of a central nervous system ischemic condition or a central nervous system traumatic injury comprising the administration to a subject of a non-NMDA glutamate modulator in combination with a cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of central nervous system damage in a subject. More particularly, the invention provides a combination therapy for the treatment of a central nervous system ischemic condition or a central nervous system traumatic injury comprising the administration to a subject of a cholinergic agent in combination with a chromene cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of central nervous system damage in a subject. More particularly, the invention provides a combination therapy for the treatment of a central nervous system ischemic condition or a central nervous system traumatic injury comprising the administration to a subject of an angiotensin II receptor antagonist in combination with a cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of central nervous system disorders or related conditions in a subject. More particularly, the invention provides a combination therapy for the treatment of seizures, or seizure disorders comprising the administration to a subject of an anticonvulsant agent in combination with a cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of central nervous system disorders. In some aspects, the invention provides a combination therapy for the treatment of a central nervous system ischemic mediated disorder comprising the administration to a subject of an antioxidant agent in combination with a cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitor. In other aspects, the invention provides a combination therapy for the treatment of a central nervous system disorder that is neurodegenerative comprising the administration to a subject of an antioxidant agent in combination with a cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of reduced blood flow to the central nervous system or traumatic injury to the central nervous system in a subject. More particularly, the invention provides a combination therapy for the treatment of a central nervous system ischemic condition or traumatic injury comprising the administration to a subject of a cholinergic agent in combination with a cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of central nervous system damage in a subject. More particularly, the invention provides a combination therapy for the treatment of a central nervous system ischemic condition or a central nervous system traumatic injury comprising the administration to a subject of a potassium ion channel modulator in combination with a cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitor.

Abstract: A method of forming an earplug is provided including removing a material of the earplug by laser ablation. An earplug is positioned proximate a laser, a portion of the earplug to be ablated is identified, the laser is activated so as to direct an emitted laser light toward the portion to be ablated, and the portion to be ablated is removed by laser ablation. The invention is also directed to an earplug including a feature formed by laser ablation.

Abstract: An earplug and a method of manufacture thereof is provided, the earplug includes a foam having an insertion portion for being inserted into an ear canal of a user and a skirt extending from the insertion portion. The skirt includes a receptacle formed at an interior thereof. The earplug further includes a molded stem having a bonding portion which is received in the receptacle and a handle portion which extends from the receptacle. The handle portion facilitates handling of the earplug during manufacture and use thereof. The skirt extends around the bonding portion of the stem and the bonding portion and the foam are adhesively bonded in the receptacle.