Abstract: A method for driving an LED connected to a power switch is provided. The method includes: determining a duty cycle of a pulse sequence for controlling the power switch according to a present current and a predetermined operating current of the LED; generating the pulse sequence according to the duty cycle and according to at least one of a randomized period sequence and a randomized pulse position sequence; and controlling switching operation of the power switch by the pulse sequence, so as to drive the LED. An apparatus for driving a light emitting diode, an apparatus for dimming a light emitting diode and illumination systems are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a solution formulation for inhalation comprising: a liquid phase; an active ingredient containing a carboxylic ester in which the oxygen atom is covalently bound to a quaternary nitrogen-containing heterocycle, dissolved in the liquid phase; and a magnesium or calcium salt, dissolved in the liquid phase. The formulation is particularly suited to pMDIs and nebulisers.

Abstract: Provided herein are novel fluoroergoline derivatives and compositions thereof. In other embodiments, provided herein are methods of treatment, prevention, or amelioration of a variety of medical disorders such as, for example, migraine using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein. In still other embodiments, provided herein are methods of agonizing receptors such as, for example, the 5-HT1D and/or the 5-HT1B receptor, without agonizing the 5-HT2B receptor using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein. In still other embodiments, provided herein are methods of antagonizing or inhibiting activity at receptors such as, for example, the adrenergic alpha2A and/or the alpha2B receptors using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein.

Abstract: Provided herein are novel methysergide derivatives and compositions thereof. In other embodiments, provided herein are methods of treatment, prevention, or amelioration of a variety of medical disorders or symptoms thereof, such as, migraine and Parkinson's disease using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein. In still other embodiments, provided herein, such as, for example, are methods for antagonizing the 5-HT2B receptor without agonizing the 5-HT2B receptor using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein. In still other embodiments, provided herein such as, for example, are methods of agonizing the 5-HT1A receptor using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for producing formulations systemic delivery of dopamine agonists via the oral inhalation route. Specifically, provided herein are methods and compositions for a stable solution formulation of rotigotine that is suitable for administration via oral inhalation. Such methods and compositions are useful in the treatment or amelioration of one or more Parkinson's disease symptom(s).

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for producing formulations systemic delivery of dopamine agonists via the oral inhalation route. Specifically, provided herein are methods and compositions for a formulation of rotigotine that is suitable for administration via oral inhalation. Such methods and compositions are useful in the treatment or amelioration of one or more Parkinson's disease symptom(s).

Abstract: Provided herein are novel methysergide derivatives and compositions thereof. In other embodiments, provided herein are methods of treatment, prevention, or amelioration of a variety of medical disorders or symptoms thereof, such as, migraine and Parkinson's disease using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein. In still other embodiments, provided herein, such as, for example, are methods for antagonizing the 5-HT2B receptor without agonizing the 5-HT2B receptor using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein. In still other embodiments, provided herein such as, for example, are methods of agonizing the 5-HT1A receptor using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein.

Abstract: A driver assembly includes a driver housing and a driver, the driver including at least one first portion and a second portion, the first portion having a lower heat resistance than the second portion, wherein the driver housing includes at least one first cavity for at least partially accommodating the first portion and a second cavity for accommodating the second portion, and a potting material is potted into the first cavity to envelop the first portion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-core processor system, including: multiple central processor units and multiple groups of level-one hardware message queues. Each central processor unit is separately connected to a group of level-one hardware message queues and is configured to process messages in the level-one hardware message queues. Each group of level-one hardware message queues includes multiple level-one hardware message queues. Moreover, in each group of level-one hardware message queues, a level-one hardware message queue having a higher priority is scheduled preferentially, and level-one hardware message queues having the same priority are scheduled in a round-robin manner according to round robin scheduling weights. Through the multi-core processor system provided in the present invention, the efficiency and performance of the multi-core processor system are improved.

Abstract: 8?-Hydroxy-Dihydroergotamine (8?-OH DHE) medicinal compounds, compositions, and dosage forms containing such compositions are provided. Also provided herein are methods of treatment, prevention, or amelioration of diseases, conditions or disorders selected from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson's disease, stress/anxiety, nausea, emesis, aggression, pain, neuropathic pain, sleeplessness, insomnia, restless leg syndrome and depression using the compounds, compositions, dosage forms and administration techniques disclosed herein.

Abstract: Provided herein are 8?-Hydroxy-2-CF3-dihydroergotamine (8?OH-2-CF3-DHE) compounds, compositions, and dosage forms containing such compositions. Also provided herein are methods of treatment, prevention, or amelioration of a variety of medical disorders such as, for example, migraine using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein. In still other embodiments, provided herein are methods of agonizing receptors such as, for example, the 5-HT1D and/or the 5-HT1B receptor, without agonizing the 5-HT2B receptor using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein. In still other embodiments, provided herein are methods of antagonizing or inhibiting activity at receptors such as, for example, the adrenergic alpha2A and/or the alpha2B receptors using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein.

Abstract: Provided herein are novel fluoroergoline derivatives and compositions thereof. In other embodiments, provided herein are methods of treatment, prevention, or amelioration of a variety of medical disorders such as, for example, migraine using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein. In still other embodiments, provided herein are methods of agonizing receptors such as, for example, the 5-HT1D and/or the 5-HT1B receptor, without agonizing the 5-HT2B receptor using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein. In still other embodiments, provided herein are methods of antagonizing or inhibiting activity at receptors such as, for example, the adrenergic alpha2A and/or the alpha2B receptors using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein.

Abstract: Provided herein are novel methysergide derivatives and compositions thereof. In other embodiments, provided herein are methods of treatment, prevention, or amelioration of a variety of medical disorders or symptoms thereof, such as, migraine and Parkinson's disease using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein. In still other embodiments, provided herein, such as, for example, are methods for antagonizing the 5-HT2B receptor without agonizing the 5-HT2B receptor using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein. In still other embodiments, provided herein such as, for example, are methods of agonizing the 5-HT1A receptor using the compounds and compositions disclosed herein.

Abstract: A new particle morphology of glucocorticosteroids is described. The forms have a particle morphology that is particularly well suited for use in an inhaled corticosteroid drug suspension formulation for delivery from a next generation nebulizer device. Use of the new glucocorticosteroid particles enables enhanced drug delivery efficiency and increased residence time of the delivered drug in the lungs. New methods for producing glucocorticosteroid particles having these specific particle morphologies are also described. The methods provide a simplified, reproducible and scalable particle formation process that can produce glucocorticosteroid particles having a narrow particle size and shape distribution, a low surface energy, a low aspect ratio, uniform particle morphology and a reduced specific surface area.

Abstract: The use of biodegradable and biocompatible lactide-based nonionic amphiphiles to stabilize a model drug (salbutamol base) dispersion in hydrofluoroalkane (HFA) propellant is disclosed. The results have industrial applicability to the development of HFA-based dispersion pressurized metered-dose inhaler formulations.

Abstract: A new particle morphology of glucocorticosteroids is described. The forms have a particle morphology that is particularly well suited for use in an inhaled corticosteroid drug suspension formulation for delivery from a next generation nebulizer device. Use of the new glucocorticosteroid particles enables enhanced drug delivery efficiency and increased residence time of the delivered drug in the lungs. New methods for producing glucocorticosteroid particles having these specific particle morphologies are also described. The methods provide a simplified, reproducible and scalable particle formation process that can produce glucocorticosteroid particles having a narrow particle size and shape distribution, a low surface energy, a low aspect ratio, uniform particle morphology and a reduced specific surface area.

Abstract: A method for driving an LED connected to a power switch is provided. The method may include: determining a duty cycle of a pulse sequence for controlling the power switch according to a present current and a predetermined operating current of the LED; generating the pulse sequence according to the duty cycle and according to at least one of a randomized period sequence and a randomized pulse position sequence; and controlling switching operation of the power switch by the pulse sequence, so as to drive the LED.

Abstract: A new particle morphology of glucocorticosteroids is described. The forms have a particle morphology that is particularly well suited for use in an inhaled corticosteroid drug suspension formulation for delivery from a next generation nebulizer device. Use of the new glucocorticosteroid particles enables enhanced drug delivery efficiency and increased residence time of the delivered drug in the lungs. New methods for producing glucocorticosteroid particles having these specific particle morphologies are also described. The methods provide a simplified, reproducible and scalable particle formation process that can produce glucocorticosteroid particles having a narrow particle size and shape distribution, a low surface energy, a low aspect ratio, uniform particle morphology and a reduced specific surface area.

Abstract: Described here are compositions and methods for the treatment of respiratory conditions using glucocorticosteroids delivered by a next generation nebulizer. The methods administer a therapeutic dose with nebulization time of 2 minutes or less. The faster nebulization time improves patient compliance.

Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein relates to compositions and methods for engineering porous particles for aerosol formulations for pulmonary drug delivery. Certain embodiments disclosed herein further relate to methods for stabilizing suspension-based formulations in hydrofluoroalkane propellants with nanoparticles.