Abstract: This invention provides a safer and more effective treatment for non-intracavitary undesirable tissue masses, especially bone cancer and soft tissue tumors. The method involves the direct administration of a therapeutically-effective dose of a formulated radioisotope composition nearby or directly into the tissue mass. Small volumes of the composition are used. Administration of the dose for bone cancer may be done through a hole or multiple holes created in the bone using a miniature drill. Delivery of the dose directly into a tumor may be accomplished using a microsyringe or a miniature pump capable of accurately delivering microliter amounts of material.

Abstract: This invention provides a safer and more effective treatment for non-intracavitary undesirable tissue masses, especially bone cancer and soft tissue tumors. The method involves the direct administration of a therapeutically-effective dose of a formulated radioisotope composition nearby or directly into the tissue mass. Small volumes of the composition are used. Administration of the dose for bone cancer may be done through a hole or multiple holes created in the bone using a miniature drill. Delivery of the dose directly into a tumor may be accomplished using a microsyringe or a miniature pump capable of accurately delivering microliter amounts of material.

Abstract: This invention has as one of its aspects a method to provide a safe an effective treatment for synovectomy. The method involves the administration a material to the affected joint, allowing the material to localize in the synovial membrane, and then applying an external stimulus that interacts with the material to provide therapy. The materials of this invention are preferably particles, which are either magnetic or contain a heavy element. The external stimuli of this invention includes an alternating magnetic field to heat magnetic particles, infrared laser to heat heavy elements, or electromagnetic ionizing radiation (X- or gamma-radiation) that interacts with heavy elements to produce a localized radiation dose.

Abstract: This invention relates to medical uses of radiopharmaceuticals. Specifically, the present invention relates to the use of radiopharmaceuticals to treat osteomyelitis. The present invention provides improved system and methods of for the direct delivery of radiopharmaceuticals to the site of osteomyelitis.

Abstract: This invention relates to medical uses of radiopharmaceuticals. Specifically, the present invention relates to the use of radiopharmaceuticals to treat osteomyelitis. The present invention provides improved system and methods of for the direct delivery of radiopharmaceuticals to the site of osteomyelitis.

Abstract: Radiopharmaceutical formulations for complexes comprising at least one radionuclide complexed with a ligand, or its physiologically-acceptable salts thereof, especially .sup.153 samarium-ethylenediaminetetramethylenephosphonic acid, which optionally contains a divalent metal ion, e.g. calcium, and is frozen, thawed, and then administered by injection.

Abstract: A group conjugates having a functionalized polyaminocarboxylate chelant that form complexes with rare earth-type metal ions, covalently attached to an antibody or antibody fragment, can be used for therapeutic and/or diagnostic purposes.

Abstract: A group of functionalized amine chelants having ortho ligating functionality that form complexes with rare-earth type metal ions are disclosed. The complexes can be covalently attached to an antibody or antibody fragment and used for therapeutic and/or diagnostic purposes. In addition certain of the chelant-radionuclide complexes can be effectively employed in compositions useful as therapeutic and/or diagnostic agents for calcific tumors and/or relief of bone pain.

Abstract: A group of functionalized amine chelants having ortho ligating functionality that form complexes with rare-earth type metal ions are disclosed. The complexes can be covalently attached to an antibody or antibody fragment and used for therapeutic and/or diagnostic purposes. In addition certain of the chelant-radionuclide complexes can be effectively employed in compositions useful as therapeutic and/or diagnostic agents for calcific tumors and/or relief of bone pain.

Abstract: A group of functionalized polyaminocarboxylate chelants that form complexes with rare earth-type metal ions are disclosed. The complexes, covalently attached to an antibody or antibody fragment, can be used for therapeutic and/or diagnostic purposes.

Abstract: A group of functionalized macrocyclic polyaminocarboxylate chelants that form complexes with rare earth-type metal ions are disclosed. The complexes, covalently attached to an antibody or antibody fragment, can be used for therapeutic and/or diagnostic purposes for cancer.

Abstract: A group of functionalized amine chelants having ortho ligating functionality that form complexes with rare-earth type metal ions are disclosed. The chelants possess the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.'1, R.sup.'2, R.sup.'3, R.sup.'4, R.sup.'5 and R.sup.'6, Z' and X are all defined in the specification. In addition certain of the chelant-radionuclide complexes can be effectively employed in compositions useful as therapeutic and/or diagnostic agents for calcific tumors and/or relief of bone pain.

Abstract: Radioactive compositions containing a calcific matrix and methods for using the compositions for therapeutic radiation treatment including rheumatoid arthritis are disclosed.

Abstract: A stabilized radionuclide-colloid composition useful in therapeutic radiation ablation therapies is disclosed. The composition contains a viscosity modifier layered mixed metal hydroxide and optionally an ion exchange medium to stabilize the radioactive colloid.

Abstract: A stabilized radionuclide-colloid composition useful in therapeutic radiation ablation therapies is disclosed. The composition contains a viscosity modifier layered mixed metal hydroxide and optionally an ion exchange medium to stabilize the radioactive colloid.

Abstract: Radioactive high molecular weight metal-binding protein compositions and a method for therapeutic radiation treatment including the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis comprising injection of a radioactive high molecular weight metal-binding protein compositions are disclosed.

Abstract: Radiolabeled colloid compositions and a method for the preparation of radionuclide-colloid compositions useful in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis are disclosed. A radionuclide selected from the group consisting of Sm-135, Ho-166, In-155m, Y-90, Gd-159 La-140, Lu-177, or Yb-175 is sorbed to a previously prepared iron-hydroxide colloid. The radiolabeled colloid compositions are comprised of spherical aggregations containing greater than 50% of the radioactive metal in iron-hydroxide particles. The method produces stable radionuclide iron-hydroxide compositions which are useful in therapeutic procedures such as radiation synovectomy.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for suppressing bone marrow which comprises administering to a mammal at least one bone marrow suppressing complex of a radionuclide selected from the group consisting of Samarium-153, Gadolinium-159, Holmium-166 and Yttrium-90 and at least one macrocyclic aminophosphonic acid ligand containing the 1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane moiety, or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof. Suitable compositions for use in this method are also provided.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for suppressing bone marrow which comprises administering to a mammal at least one bone marrow suppressing complex of a radionuclide selected from the group consisting of Samarium-153, Gadolinium-159, and Holmium-166 and 1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecanetetramethylenephosphonic acid a physiologically acceptable salt thereof. Suitable compositions for use in this method are also provided.