Abstract: A segmented culture dish and imprinting system allows duplicate plates to be produced rapidly and without culture-to-culture overlap. The segmented culture dish and imprinting system includes a dish stamp, a first culture dish, and a second culture dish. The dish stamp may be placed on the first and/or the second culture dishes. The first and the second culture dishes have a key on an inside surface that ensures the orientation of cultures is always preserved, eliminating the need for markings on culture dishes.

Abstract: Therapeutically effective anti-viral compositions, useful especially against respiratory diseases caused or mediated by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are disclosed, wherein said compositions comprise at least one anti-RSV antibody, including high affinity antibodies, and an additional anti-inflammatory agent, especially corticosteroids, as well as anti-inflammatory antibodies, especially anti-interleukin-6. Also disclosed are methods of using such compositions to treat and/or prevent respiratory diseases. Such compositions may optionally contain other non-antibody anti-viral agents.

Abstract: Therapeutically effective anti-viral compositions, useful especially against respiratory diseases caused or mediated by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are disclosed, wherein said compositions comprise at least one anti-RSV antibody, including high affinity antibodies, and an additional anti-inflammatory agent, especially corticosteroids, as well as anti-inflammatory antibodies, especially anti-interleukin-6. Also disclosed are methods of using such compositions to treat and/or prevent respiratory diseases. Such compositions may optionally contain other non-antibody anti-viral agents.

Abstract: A sample array test slide includes a support frame with an aperture and a membrane suspended from the support frame across the aperture. An array of test samples is bound to the membrane. Optionally a second membrane is suspended from the support frame across the aperture.

Abstract: Therapeutically effective anti-viral compositions, useful especially against respiratory diseases caused or mediated by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are disclosed, wherein said compositions comprise at least one anti-RSV antibody, including high affinity antibodies, and an additional anti-inflammatory agent, especially corticosteroids, as well as anti-inflammatory antibodies, especially anti-interleukin-6. Also disclosed are methods of using such compositions to treat and/or prevent respiratory diseases. Such compositions may optionally contain other non-antibody anti-viral agents.

Abstract: A machine for processing a workpiece is disclosed. Preferably, the machine includes a circular saw blade that may be positionable about multiple axes with respect to the workpiece. The machine is particularly suited for processing an elongated workpiece. The machine includes two gripping mechanisms and three vises that cooperate with one another to move an elongated workpiece into position, hold the workpiece while it is being processed, and remove the workpiece from the machine. The machine also includes a computer system that controls the orientation of the saw blade and the movements of the vises and gripping mechanisms.

Abstract: A method of treating pneumonia caused by a microorganism by administering directly into the lower respiratory tract of a host an amount of an anti-inflammatory agent effective to reduce inflammation is provided. The method may further include administering to a host an amount of an anti-infectious agent with activity against the microorganism effective to reduce the concentration of the microorganism.

Abstract: A new immunotherapeutic method of treating lower respiratory tract infection caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is disclosed. The method employs topical application of RSV antibodies into the lower respiratory tract. The new treatment modality is more effective and rapid than the conventional therapy.

Abstract: A method of treating pneumonia caused by a microorganism by administering directly into the lower respiratory tract of a host an amount of an anti-inflammatory agent effective to reduce inflammation is provided. The method may further include administering to a host an amount of an anti-infectious agent with activity against the microorganism effective to reduce the concentration of the microorganism.

Abstract: A method of treating pneumonia caused by a microorganism by administering directly into the lower respiratory tract of a host an amount of an anti-inflammatory agent effective to reduce inflammation is provided. The method may further include administering to a host an amount of an anti-infectious agent which activity against the microorganism effective to reduce the concentration of the microorganism.