Abstract: The present invention features compositions and related methods for treating IBS and other gastrointestinal disorders and conditions (e.g., gastrointestinal motility disorders, functional gastrointestinal disorders, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), duodenogastric reflux, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, Inflammatory bowel disease, functional heartburn, dyspepsia (including functional dyspepsia or nonulcer dyspepsia), gastroparesis, chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (or colonic pseudo-obstruction), and disorders and conditions associated with constipation, e.g., constipation associated with use of opiate pain killers, post-surgical constipation (post-operative ileus), and constipation associated with neuropathic disorders as well as other conditions and disorders using peptides and other agents that activate the guanylate cyclase C (GC-C) receptor.

Abstract: Treatment of CNS disorders with (1R,4S)-trans 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-napthalenamine; and (1S,4R)-trans 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)- 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-napthalenamine is disclosed. A process for preparing 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-napthalenamine is also disclosed. The process includes the preparation of all four isomers of N-[4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-1-yl]formamide, which are also useful.

Abstract: Methods for inhibiting the activity of FAAH and methods for preventing and/or treating certain disorders, e.g., anxiety disorders, sleep disorders and weight disorders, by administering celecoxib, valdecoxib or certain structurally related compounds at a dosage that is sufficient to treat and/or prevent the disorder are described.

Abstract: Compositions containing ?2 adrenergic agonists in combination with carbonates and carbamates of the formula and in combination with related steroid carbonates and carbamates are disclosed. The compositions are useful for treating bronchospasm, for inducing bronchodilation and for treating rhinitis, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and inflammatory diseases, particularly by inhalation.

Abstract: Modulators of the CRTH2 receptor and their use in the treatment of various disorders, including asthma are described.

Abstract: Treatment of CNS disorders with (1R,4S)-trans 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-napthalenamine; and (1S,4R)-trans 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-napthalenamine is disclosed. A process for preparing 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-napthalenamine is also disclosed. The process includes the preparation of all four isomers of N-[4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-1-yl]formamide, which are also useful.

Abstract: Compositions and related methods for treating IBS and other gastrointestinal disorders and conditions (e.g., gastrointestinal motility disorders, functional gastrointestinal disorders, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), duodenogastric reflux, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, functional heartburn, dyspepsia (including functional dyspepsia or nonulcer dyspepsia), gastroparesis, chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (or colonic pseudoobstruction), and disorders and conditions associated with constipation, e.g., constipation associated with use of opiate pain killers, post-surgical constipation, and constipation associated with neuropathic disorders as well as other conditions and disorders are described. The compositions feature peptides that activate the guanylate cyclase C (GC-C) receptor.

Abstract: Treatment of CNS disorders with (1R,4S)-trans 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-napthalenamine; and (1S,4R)-trans 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)- 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-napthalenamine is disclosed. A process for preparing 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-napthalenamine is also disclosed. The process includes the preparation of all four isomers of N-[4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-1-yl]formamide, which are also useful.

Abstract: Certain substituted indoles that are modulators of one or more or of CRTH2, COX-2 AND FAAH are described. The compounds are useful for treatment of pain and/or inflammation as well as other disorders.

Abstract: Methods for preparing indoles that are useful COX-2 inhibitors and intermediates useful in such methods are described.

Abstract: Ototoxic side-effects have either limited the application of an important group of antibiotics, aminoglycoside antibiotics, or have added further burden to those who have to resort to platinum-containing antineoplastic agents to treat life-threatening tumors. The present invention discloses pharmaceutical compositions that prevent or treat the ototoxic side-effects of aminoglycoside antibiotics and platinum-containing antineoplastic agents. The otoprotective compositions disclosed herein can also be used to treat noise induced hearing loss.

Abstract: The invention features compounds that inhibit COX-2 and/or FAAH. The COX-2 inhibitors are selective COX-2 inhibitors in that they are selective for COX-2 compared to COX-1. Certain of the FAAH inhibitors are selective for FAAH relative to COX-2. Certain of the COX-2 inhibitors, in addition for being selective for COX-2 relative to COX-1, are selective for COX-2 relative to FAAH.

Abstract: The present invention features compositions and related methods for treating IBS and other gastrointestinal disorders and conditions (e.g., gastrointestinal motility disorders, functional gastrointestinal disorders, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, Inflammatory bowel disease, functional heartburn, dyspepsia (including functional dyspepsia or nonulcer dyspepsia), gastroparesis, chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (or colonic pseudo-obstruction), and disorders and conditions associated with constipation, e.g., constipation associated with use of opiate pain killers, post-surgical constipation (post-operative ileus), and constipation associated with neuropathic disorders as well as other conditions and disorders using peptides and other agents that activate the guanylate cyclase C (GC-C) receptor.

Abstract: Compositions containing ?2 adrenergic agonists in combination with carbonates and carbamates of the formula and in combination with related steroid carbonates and carbamates are disclosed. The compositions are useful for treating bronchospasm, for inducing bronchodilation and for treating rhinitis, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and inflammatory diseases, particularly by inhalation.

Abstract: The invention features certain compounds useful in the treatment of memory disorders, i.e., they reduce or delay memory loss or they enhance memory retention. Because certain of the compounds do not substantially inhibit either COX-1 or COX-2 at therapeutically relevant doses, these compounds are far less likely to cause gastrointestinal ulceration than is indomethacin, which is known to inhibit both COX-1 and COX-2. Certain of the compounds inhibit the activity of DAO at therapeutically relevant doses. Among the memory disorders that can be treated are AD, mild cognitive impairment (MCI; a common precursor to AD), and memory loss or cognitive impairment associated with vascular dementias, amnesia, dementia, AIDS dementia, Huntington's Disease, hydrocephalus, depression, Pick's Disease, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Syndrome, electroconvulsive therapy, or Parkinson's Disease.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I are effective in treating disorders modulated by opiate receptor activity and/or monoamine activity. In formula I, R1 is selected from alkyl, aryl, alkylaryl, substituted alkyl, substituted aryl, and substituted alkylaryl; R2 is selected from hydrogen, hydroxy, cyano, haloalkyl, glycosyl, SO2R5, and OR5; R3 and R4 are independently selected from hydrogen and lower alkyl, or R3 and R4 taken together with nitrogen form a five- or six-membered heterocyclic or substituted heterocyclic ring; and R5 is selected from alkyl, aryl, alkylaryl, substituted alkyl, substituted aryl, and substituted alkylaryl.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I are effective in treating disorders modulated by opiate receptor activity and/or monoamine activity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lead-free solder paste comprising a solder paste flux and solder alloy particles that are substantially lead-free wherein the solder paste flux comprises resin dissolved in a solvent and also includes undissolved resin particles less than 25 &mgr;m in size homogenously dispersed therein to provide improved solder alloy powder coalescence and substrate surface wetting while maintaining appropriate solder paste rheology for use in printed circuit board assembly processes.