Abstract: The invention relates to the use of polymetaphosphates for intraarticular application for the treatment of microcrystalline arthropathies. The preparation comprises a diluent water solution and a linear or cyclic polymetaphosphate in lyophilized powder, in which the volume of diluent solution and the weight/volume ratio of lyophilized polymetaphosphate powder and diluent solution are comprised within defined fields, and the treatment is carried out by step-wise lavage, i.e. using in succession a plurality of defined portions of reconstituted solution for a joint lavage, or by continuous lavage.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions for treating infection from Helicobacter pylori. are described, containing, as the active ingredients, polysorbate and an antibiotic selected from clarithromycin, metronidazole and a mixture thereof. The invention also concerns the use of such compositions as anti-infective agents for the H. pylori eradication treatment, in particular in a combined therapy with a second antibiotic agent and with a gastric proton pump inhibiting agent, or an antacid, or an H2 receptor antagonist, in a therapeutic protocol known as “triple therapy” for the treatment of peptic ulcer.

Abstract: Method for the culture of microorganisms of the genera Helicobacter, Campylobacter and Arcobacter, wherein culture media are employed, which comprise, in place of blood or its derivative, cyclodextrins, methylcellulose or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Method for the culture of microorganisms of the genera Helicobacter, Campylobacter and Arcobacter, wherein culture media are employed, which comprise, in place of blood or its derivative, cyclodextrins.