Abstract: Described herein are improved thermoplastic composites, which demonstrate excellent physical properties, such as yield strength, ultimate tensile strength, toughness, elongation, and, optionally, superior tunable biodegradability when compared to known thermoplastics. The composite comprises minimally a thermoplastic polymer, at least one phenolic compound, and, optionally, a filler.

Abstract: A paperboard picture frame is described which is particularly suitable for binding with calendar pages to provide personalized photocalendars. The picture frame includes a backing panel including slits formed therein, a frame panel with a window defined therein, and a base panel, all of which are preferably made of paperboard, e.g., cardstock. The frame panel is attached to the backing panel at a first folding edge, and the base panel is attached to the frame panel at a second folding edge. The slits in the backing panel may accommodate the edges of a photograph so that the photograph is held against the backing panel. A generally transparent cover sheet is then provided which may have its edges inserted within the slits of the backing panel so that the cover sheet rests above the photograph for protective purposes.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for stabilizing amino-substituted steroid therapeutic agents in topical ophthalmic and other pharmaceutical formulations using effective stabilizing amounts of lightly cross-linked carboxy-containing polymers; and methods for stabilizing and solubilizing amino-substituted steroid therapeutic agents in such pharmaceutical formulations using effective stabilizing amounts of lightly cross-linked carboxy-containing polymers and amounts of selected cyclodextrin derivatives sufficient to at least partially solubilize the therapeutic agents. The cyclodextrin derivatives are selected from the group consisting of the hydroxypropyl, hydroxyethyl, glucosyl, maltosyl and maltotriosyl derivatives of .beta.- and .gamma.-cyclodextrin. Stabilized and stabilized/solubilized pharmaceutical compositions adapted for various routes of administration are also described.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for stabilizing amino-substituted steroid therapeutic agents in topical ophthalmic and other pharmaceutical formulations using effective stabilizing amounts of lightly cross-linked carboxy-containing polymers; Stabilized and stabilized/solubilized pharmaceutical compositions adapted for various routes of administration are also described.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for preventing or treating ophthalmic diseases or disorders wherein an ophthalmically effective amount of the C.sub.20 through C.sub.26 aminosteroids of formula XI and their pharmaceutical, acceptable salts, hydrates or solvates is administered in an inert vehicle to arrest oxidation processes damaging to the eye.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for preventing or treating ophthalmic diseases or disorders wherein an ophthalmically effective amount of the C.sub.20 through C.sub.26 aminosteroids of formula XI and their pharmaceutical, acceptable salts, hydrates or solvates is administered in an inert vehicle to arrest oxidation processes damaging to the eye.

Abstract: A topical, aqueous ophthalmic gel suspension for dry eye is administrable to the eye in drop form, remains as a gel in the eye for a prolonged time, and releases water and one or more ophthalmic demulcents or vasoconstrictors. It comprises water and from 0.1% to 6.5% by weight of lightly cross-linked carboxyl-containing polymer having a particle size of not more than about 50 .mu.m in equivalent spherical diameter. The suspension is at a pH of from 6.6 to 8.0, has an osmolality of from 50 to 400 mOsM, and a viscosity of from about 500 to about 4,000 centipoise (0.5 to 4 Pa.s).

Abstract: Methods and compositions for preventing or treating ophthalmic diseases or disorders wherein an ophthalmically effective amount of the C.sub.20 through C.sub.26 aminosteroids of formula XI and their pharmaceutical, acceptable salts, hydrates or solvates is administered in an inert vehicle to arrest oxidation processes damaging to the eye.

Abstract: The steroids of the present invention have been found to be useful as male contraceptives when administered orally. Upon cessation of administration of the male contraceptive steroids of the present invention the male promptly regains normal fertility.

Abstract: Novel steroid derivatives containing a tyrosine ester amide group linked to an 11-hydroxysteroid alkylene dicarboxylic hemi-ester are described, suitable for iodination with radioactive iodine, useful in radioimmunoassay.

Abstract: A process for the prevention or treatment of osteoporosis induced as a side effect of the administration of glucocorticoid steroids by the administration of a compound of the formula: ##STR1## WHEREIN R.sub.1 and R.sub. 2 are the same or different radicals selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl of less than 9 carbon atoms, and phenyl; R.sub.3 and R.sub. 5 are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and lower acyl; n is an integer, selected from the group consisting of 2, 3, and 4; or a hydrate thereof in association with a pharmaceutical carrier to a human or animal being treated or having been treated with a gluco-corticoid hormone.

Abstract: Novel testosterone 17-ether 2,3-isoxazole and 2-cyano derivatives are disclosed as useful steroid enzyme inhibitors and for other pharmaceutical purposes.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##SPC1##Wherein R is hydrogen prepared in unit dosage form with appropriate pharmaceutical carrier for oral and parenteral administration and process of producing regression in subjects with advanced or disseminated mammary cancer in woman.