Abstract: A fire-retardant membrane comprising a base sheet comprising glass fiber having a basis weight of 296 to 420 grams per square meter and a maximum organic content of 1.5 weight percent; and a thermoplastic elastomer film attached to the base sheet, the film having a basis weight of 20 to 35 grams per square meter; wherein the thermoplastic elastomer film is attached to the base sheet by use of an adhesive being discontinuously present between the film and the sheet at an areal density of 25 to 40% and an amount of from 4 to 6 grams per square meter; and wherein the fire-retardant membrane has a Gross Heat of Combustion (PCS) of less than 3 MJ/kg and less than 4 MJ/sqm as measured per EN ISO 1716.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound decreasing the concentration of 2-hydroxy-glutarate (2HG) in a subject for use in treating, preventing, and/or preventing progression of cardiac remodeling, in particular cardiomyopathy and/or heart failure and to viral particles, compositions, uses and methods related thereto.

Abstract: A composite laminate comprising at least one moisture vapor permeable nonwoven sheet having first and second surfaces and a fluorinated polymeric coating on the first surface of the sheet wherein (i) the fluorinated polymeric coating is present in an amount such that the total fluorine content of the coated non-woven sheet is 0.05 to no greater than 0.4 gsm, and (ii) the composite laminate, after exposure to wet timber, exhibits a retained hydrohead of at least 60 percent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of diagnostic methods. Specifically, the present invention contemplates a method for diagnosing heart failure in a subject and a method for monitoring progression or regression of heart failure in a subject. The invention also relates to tools for carrying out the aforementioned methods, such as diagnostic devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of diagnostic methods. Specifically, the present invention contemplates a method for diagnosing heart failure in a subject, a method for identifying whether a subject is in need for a therapy of heart failure or a method for determining whether a heart failure therapy is successful. The invention also relates to tools for carrying out the aforementioned methods, such as diagnostic devices.

Abstract: A composite laminate comprising at least one moisture vapor permeable nonwoven sheet having first and second surfaces and a fluorinated polymeric coating on the first surface of the sheet wherein (i) the fluorinated polymeric coating is present in an amount such that the total fluorine content of the coated non-woven sheet is 0.05 to no greater than 0.4 gsm, and (ii) the composite laminate, after exposure to wet timber, exhibits a retained hydrohead of at least 60 percent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of diagnostic methods. Specifically, the present invention contemplates a method for differentiating in a subject between heart failure and pulmonary disease based on determining the amounts of at least one biomarker. The invention also relates to tools for carrying out the aforementioned methods, such as diagnostic devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of diagnostic methods. Specifically, the present invention contemplates a method for diagnosing a cardiac disease in a subject based on determining the amounts of at least three lipid metabolite biomarkers and at least one further cardiac biomarker. The invention also relates to tools for carrying out the aforementioned methods, such as diagnostic devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of diagnostic methods. Specifically, the present invention contemplates a method for diagnosing heart failure in a subject based on determining the amounts of at least three biomarkers. The invention also relates to tools for carrying out the aforementioned methods, such as diagnostic devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to diagnostic means and methods for heart failure. In particular, the invention relates to a method for diagnosing heart failure in a subject suspected to suffer therefrom comprising determining the amount of at least one cholesterol parameter and/or total sphingomyelins and/or triacylglycerols in a sample of the said subject, and comparing the amount(s) determined in step (a) to a reference, whereby it is diagnosed whether the subject suffers from heart failure, or not. Moreover, the invention pertains to a device for diagnosing whether a subject suffers from heart failure, or not, and to the use, in general, of enzymatic detection agents for at least one cholesterol parameter and/or total sphingomyelins and/or triacylglycerols for diagnosing in a sample of a subject whether the said subject suffers from heart failure, or not. Finally, contemplated is a kit for diagnosing heart failure in subject suspected to suffer therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of diagnostic methods. Specifically, the present invention contemplates a method for diagnosing heart failure in a subject based on a group of biomarkers. The invention also relates to tools for carrying out the aforementioned methods, such as diagnostic devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of diagnostic methods. Specifically, the present invention contemplates a method for diagnosing heart failure in a subject, a method for identifying whether a subject is in need for a therapy of heart failure or a method for determining whether a heart failure therapy is successful. The invention also relates to tools for carrying out the aforementioned methods, such as diagnostic devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of diagnostic methods. Specifically, the present invention contemplates a method for diagnosing heart failure in a subject, a method for identifying whether a subject is in need for a therapy of heart failure or a method for determining whether a heart failure therapy is successful. The invention also relates to tools for carrying out the aforementioned methods, such as diagnostic devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of diagnostic methods. Specifically, the present invention contemplates a method for diagnosing heart failure in a subject and a method for monitoring progression or regression of heart failure in a subject. The invention also relates to tools for carrying out the aforementioned methods, such as diagnostic devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of diagnostic methods. Specifically, the present invention contemplates a method for diagnosing heart failure in a subject, a method for identifying whether a subject is in need for a therapy of heart failure or a method for determining whether a heart failure therapy is successful. The invention also relates to tools for carrying out the aforementioned methods, such as diagnostic devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for providing a diagnosis, prognosis and/or risk stratification of a subject with heart failure, comprising determining the concentration of osteopontin (OPN) in the biological sample, preferably in a plasma sample. An OPN cut-off value is discloses as a valuable reference value. The present invention furthermore relates to the use of osteopontin as marker for diagnosis, prognosis and/or risk stratification of a subject with heart failure, the use of the determination of the osteopontin plasma concentration in a biological sample of a subject for diagnosis, prognosis and/or risk stratification of heart failure as well as kits for performing the methods and uses of the invention. The present invention allows particularly for risk stratification of patients with heart failure, such as mortality prediction and prognosis of heart failure severity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the polypeptides known as calcineurin associated protein (calsarcin). Calsarcins-1, -2, and -3 bind to calcineurin, telethonin, and a-actinin, which provides a link between these molecules and the sarcomere. Sarcomeric dysfunction ultimately leads to activation of calcineurin and consequent hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Thus, methods utilizing calsarcin as it regards these medical conditions are herein provided and include screening for peptides which interact with calsarcin, screening for modulators of calsarcin binding to calcineurin or &agr;-actinin, methods to modulate calcineurin activity, methods to inhibit calcineurin activation of gene transcription and methods for treating cardiac hypertrophy, heart failure and Type II diabetes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the polypeptides known as calcineurin associated protein (calsarcin). Calsarcins-1, -2, and -3 bind to calcineurin, telethonin, and &agr;-actinin, which provides a link between these molecules and the sarcomere. Sarcomeric dysfunction ultimately leads to activation of calcineurin and consequent hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Thus, methods utilizing calsarcin as it regards these medical conditions are herein provided and include screening for peptides which interact with calsarcin, screening for modulators of calsarcin binding to calcineurin or &agr;-actinin, methods to modulate calcineurin activity, methods to inhibit calcineurin activation of gene transcription and methods for treating cardiac hypertrophy, heart failure and Type II diabetes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the polypeptides known as calcineurin associated protein (calsarcin). Calsarcins-1, -2, and -3 bind to calcineurin, telethonin, and &agr;-actinin, which provides a link between these molecules and the sarcomere. Sarcomeric dysfunction ultimately leads to activation of calcineurin and consequent hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Thus, methods utilizing calsarcin as it regards these medical conditions are herein provided and include screening for peptides which interact with calsarcin, screening for modulators of calsarcin binding to calcineurin or &agr;-actinin, methods to modulate calcineurin activity, methods to inhibit calcineurin activation of gene transcription and methods for treating cardiac hypertrophy, heart failure and Type II diabetes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the polypeptides known as calcineurin associated protein (calsarcin). Calsarcins-1, -2, and -3 bind to calcineurin, telethonin, and &agr;-actinin, which provides a link between these molecules and the sarcomere. Sarcomeric dysfunction ultimately leads to activation of calcineurin and consequent hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Thus, methods utilizing calsarcin as it regards these medical conditions are herein provided and include screening for peptides which interact with calsarcin, screening for modulators of calsarcin binding to calcineurin or &agr;-actinin, methods to modulate calcineurin activity, methods to inhibit calcineurin activation of gene transcription and methods for treating cardiac hypertrophy, heart failure and Type II diabetes.