Abstract: Devices, compositions, systems and methods for the non-cytotoxic delivery of chlorine dioxide to a tissue.

Abstract: A method of polishing a tooth surface without mechanical abrasion is provided.

Abstract: A non-cytotoxic chlorine dioxide composition and a mixed agent bleaching composition for tooth whitening are disclosed. Methods of use are also provided.

Abstract: Non-cytotoxic compositions for tooth whitening are disclosed. Methods of their use are also provided.

Abstract: Methods, devices, compositions, and systems for the alleviation of oral tissue infections by administration of chlorine dioxide are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions related to a substantially non-cytotoxic chlorine dioxide solution. The solution may be a thickened fluid composition. Also disclosed are methods of making and using a substantially non-cytotoxic thickened fluid compositions or solutions comprising chlorine dioxide solution. An oxidizing composition of reduced irritation is also disclosed.

Abstract: Non-cytotoxic compositions for tooth whitening are disclosed. Methods of their use are also provided.

Abstract: A non-cytotoxic chlorine dioxide composition and a mixed agent bleaching composition for tooth whitening are disclosed. Methods of use are also provided.

Abstract: A non-cytotoxic chlorine dioxide composition and a mixed agent bleaching composition for tooth whitening are disclosed. Methods of use are also provided.

Abstract: A method of polishing a tooth surface without mechanical abrasion is provided. Kits and compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Methods and devices for preventing an adverse reaction of the skin to the presence of a skin-sensitizing agent by administering an effective amount of a potassium-sparing diuretic.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention novel medical dressing systems and methods are disclosed using a semiperipheral support design which provides at least one conformal, unsupported dressing edge upon application. The dressing system disclosed herein comprises a backing layer, an adhesive material overlying the backing layer and a release liner overlying the adhesive, wherein said medical dressing system further comprises a final dressing portion and a semiperipheral support portion partially surrounding said dressing portion and said support portion being partially defined by a separation, said dressing portion being further defined by at least one unsupported edge, said one or more unsupported edges extending from a first end to a second end of said semiperipheral support portion.

Abstract: A bandage including a superabsorbent pad covered by a porous cover pad placed on a thin, flexible hydrocolloid adhesive layer leaving a portion of the adhesive layer around the pads as an adhesive border is disclosed. One side of the adhesive layer is laminated to a polymeric backing or non-woven fabric layer and a protective cover layer is applied over the pads and border portion. The protective cover layer may be silicone coated release paper and the bandage may be subjected to a vacuum thus forming the adhesive layer to the pads resulting in the border portion being substantially coplanar with the exposed surface of the cover pad overlaying the superabsorbent pad.

Abstract: An ostomy bag having a stomal aperture to receive a stoma in one wall of the bag and a gas venting aperture in the bag with a filter element covering the gas venting aperture, the bag including an intervening membrane disposed between the front rear walls of the bag and between the stomal aperture and the gas venting aperture. The intervening membrane is liquid impermeable and gas permeable and supports an adequate flow rate of gas for ostomy bag applications. The intervening membrane preferably comprises a polytetrafloroethylene, microporous semi-permeable membrane laminated to a thermoplastic film layer which is heat sealable to the walls of the bag.

Abstract: Occlusive attaching means comprising a first relatively thick adhesive component to be secured to the skin around the stoma and a relatively thin flexible second adhesive component to be secured to the skin at a distance from the stoma. Both adhesive components include an occlusive adhesive layer formulated as a blend containing one or more water soluble or swellable hydrocolloids dispersed in polyisobutylene along with other optional ingredients. The attaching means can be utilized as part of a one or two-piece ostomy system.

Abstract: An apparatus for exercising muscles of a female patient's pelvic diaphragm, most particularly vaginal wall muscles. A slickened elastomeric elongated balloon with a cylindrical wall and a first closed end is provided. Latex for example is a suitable elastomeric material for this application. The cylindrical wall has sufficient rigidity for the balloon to be inserted closed endwise into the patient's vagina, without need for any stem member. The second end of the balloon reduces in section to form a shoulder and a tube adapted to extend out of the patient's vagina. A collar surrounds the tube and abuts the shoulder so that the patient can manually hold the balloon in her vagina. In an alternate embodiment, the tube is stiffened. The balloon may be filled with a fluid, such as air, another gas or a liquid (at atmospheric or superatmospheric pressures) and measurements of pressures in the balloon index exertions of the muscles of the patients' pelvic diaphragm.