Abstract: Compositions, devices and methods are provided for treating diseases and conditions of the nasal, sinonasal, nasopharyngeal, otic and other tissues are provided.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for treating diseases and conditions of the nasal, sinonasal and nasopharyngeal tissues.

Abstract: A method for treating a patient having a vestibular malady is provided. The method comprises (a) diagnosing the patient as having a vestibular malady; and (b) prescribing eyewear to the patient as a treatment of the vestibular malady, either alone or in conjunction with undertaking vestibular rehabilitation while wearing the eyewear. The eyewear (201) has a first lens (205) which extends over the field of vision of a first eye, wherein the first lens has first (207) and second (209) distinct optical regions. The eyewear imparts vision to the first eye which is characterized by a central vision having a first optical quality and a peripheral vision having a second optical quality.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an ion guide comprising a plurality of axially stacked plates, wherein at least some or all of said plates comprise: a first electrically conductive portion; and a second electrically conductive portion, wherein the second electrically conductive portion is electrically isolated from the first electrically conductive portion, the first and second electrically conductive portions being shaped and arranged relative to each other so as to define an opening through which ions are axially transmitted in use; wherein, in use, a first AC or RF voltage is applied to the first electrically conductive portion and a second AC or RF voltage is applied to the second electrically conductive portion in order to confine ions radially within said opening. The first and second electrically conductive portions (1, 2) may be separately formed and interleaved within the ion guide to define the plates.

Abstract: A method for treating a patient having a vestibular malady is provided. The method comprises (a) diagnosing the patient as having a vestibular malady; and (b) prescribing eyewear to the patient as a treatment of the vestibular malady, either alone or in conjunction with undertaking vestibular rehabilitation while wearing the eyewear. The eyewear (201) has a first lens (205) which extends over the field of vision of a first eye, wherein the first lens has first (207) and second (209) distinct optical regions. The eyewear imparts vision to the first eye which is characterized by a central vision having a first optical quality and a peripheral vision having a second optical quality.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an ion guide comprising a plurality of axially stacked plates, wherein at least some or all of said plates comprise: a first electrically conductive portion; and a second electrically conductive portion, wherein the second electrically conductive portion is electrically isolated from the first electrically conductive portion, the first and second electrically conductive portions being shaped and arranged relative to each other so as to define an opening through which ions are axially transmitted in use; wherein, in use, a first AC or RF voltage is applied to the first electrically conductive portion and a second AC or RF voltage is applied to the second electrically conductive portion in order to confine ions radially within said opening. The first and second electrically conductive portions (1, 2) may be separately formed and interleaved within the ion guide to define the plates.

Abstract: A method for treating a patient having a vestibular malady is provided. The method comprises (a) diagnosing the patient as having a vestibular malady; and (b) prescribing eyewear to the patient as a treatment of the vestibular malady, either alone or in conjunction with undertaking vestibular rehabilitation while wearing the eyewear. The eyewear (201) has a first lens (205) which extends over the field of vision of a first eye, wherein the first lens has first (207) and second (209) distinct optical regions. The eyewear imparts vision to the first eye which is characterized by a central vision having a first optical quality and a peripheral vision having a second optical quality.

Abstract: A method for treating a patient having a vestibular malady is provided. The method comprises (a) diagnosing the patient as having a vestibular malady; and (b) prescribing eyewear to the patient as a treatment of the vestibular malady, either alone or in conjunction with undertaking vestibular rehabilitation while wearing the eyewear. The eyewear (201) has a first lens (205) which extends over the field of vision of a first eye, wherein the first lens has first (207) and second (209) distinct optical regions. The eyewear imparts vision to the first eye which is characterized by a central vision having a first optical quality and a peripheral vision having a second optical quality.

Abstract: A drain assembly includes a drain body connected to a drain pipe such that the drain body is in fluid communication with the drain pipe and a cover that is operatively connected to the drain body in a position over the drain body. The cover is configured to at least partially define a void in a poured concrete slab over the drain body. The cover includes a top, a bottom, and at least one perimetrical sidewall that defines at least one perimetrical surface of the cover. At least one layer of a release material is applied to the at least one perimetrical surface of the cover to prevent poured concrete from adhering to the cover. The bottom of the cover includes a non-threaded attachment mechanism for operatively connecting the cover to the drain body.

Abstract: A method for treating a patient having a vestibular malady is provided. The method comprises (a) diagnosing the patient as having a vestibular malady; and (b) prescribing eyewear to the patient as a treatment of the vestibular malady, either alone or in conjunction with undertaking vestibular rehabilitation while wearing the eyewear. The eyewear (201) has a first lens (205) which extends over the field of vision of a first eye, wherein the first lens has first (207) and second (209) distinct optical regions. The eyewear imparts vision to the first eye which is characterized by a central vision having a first optical quality and a peripheral vision having a second optical quality.

Abstract: A method for training an athlete is provided. The method includes equipping the athlete with eyewear having a first lens (205) which extends over the field of vision of a first eye, wherein the first lens has first (207) and second (209) distinct optical regions which impart vision to the first eye which is characterized by undistorted central vision and distorted peripheral vision; and causing the athlete to undertake a training exercise which replicates a motion required by the sport the athlete is being trained for.

Abstract: A hearing aid is provided which includes (a) a receiver section equipped with a receiver; (b) a lateral section equipped with a microphone and a battery; (c) a sealing retainer concentrically positioned over said receiver section which conforms to the walls at the bony region of the ear canal, thereby seating the hearing device in the ear canal and providing acoustical sealing against feedback within the ear canal; and (d) a circuit which dampens or suppresses at least a portion of the acoustical footprint of a threshold event, or which deactivates the hearing aid for a time interval in response to a threshold event.

Abstract: A method is provided for treating swimmer's ear and other types of otitis externa. The method comprises (a) diagnosing an instance of swimmer's ear in a patient; and (b) applying to the meatal tissues of the external ear of the patient, in a single application, a volume of a pharmaceutical composition preferably within the range of about 0.1 ml to about 1.5 ml. The pharmaceutical composition comprises a corticosteroid disposed in a viscous medium, and preferably also includes an antifungal agent. The corticosteroid is preferably betamethasone or a betamethasone derivative, and the concentration of the corticosteroid is preferably within the range of about 0.45 mg to about 0.9 mg per gram of the pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: A method is provided for treating swimmer's ear and other types of otitis externa. The method comprises (a) diagnosing an instance of swimmer's ear in a patient; and (b) applying to the meatal tissues of the external ear of the patient, in a single application, a volume of a pharmaceutical composition preferably within the range of about 0.1 ml to about 1.5 ml. The pharmaceutical composition comprises a corticosteroid disposed in a viscous medium, and preferably also includes an antifungal agent. The corticosteroid is preferably betamethasone or a betamethasone derivative, and the concentration of the corticosteroid is preferably within the range of about 0.45 mg to about 0.9 mg per gram of the pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: A device is provided herein for the treatment of otitis externa. The device (101) comprises a receptacle (103) adapted to store a pharmaceutical composition, and a distal portion (105), in open communication with the receptacle, which is adapted to apply the composition disposed in the receptacle to the meatal tissues of the external ear. A pharmaceutical composition is disposed in the receptacle, and comprises a corticosteroid disposed in a viscous medium. Preferably, the receptacle is charged with a single high dosage of the corticosteroid.

Abstract: A slotted drain having a first channeled half having a first engaging structure and a second channeled half having a second engaging structure mating within the first engaging structure is disclosed. The first channeled half can define a cantilever snap-fit recess and the second channeled half can comprise a cantilever snap-fit protrusion. A slot is formed when the first and second channeled halves are joined. The slot is adapted to receive a liquid variant and the slotted drain is adapted to receive the liquid from the slot into the first and second channeled halves. The slotted drain may optionally include a concrete pass-through port, a rebar clip, bedding feet and/or securement ribs. A method of assembling a slotted drain is also disclosed.

Abstract: A two-part grate assembly for a channeled drain trough. The grate assembly has a grate frame that receives a removable grate section. The grate frame has lugs with vertical projections extending therefrom that define securing recesses that assist in aligning and securing the grate frame atop a drain trough. Additionally, the present invention is directed to the use of an alignment bar that prevents the grate section from sliding out of operating position within the grate frame by restricting lateral movement of the grate section. Further, the present invention is directed to a method of providing a grate assembly for a channeled drain trough having a grate frame that is adapted to receive a removable grate section.

Abstract: A two-part grate assembly for a channeled drain trough. The grate assembly has a grate frame that receives a removable grate section. The grate frame has lugs with vertical projections extending therefrom that define securing recesses that assist in aligning and securing the grate frame atop a drain trough. Additionally, the present invention is directed to the use of an alignment bar that prevents the grate section from sliding out of operating position within the grate frame by restricting lateral movement of the grate section. Further, the present invention is directed to a method of providing a grate assembly for a channeled drain trough having a grate frame that is adapted to receive a removable grate section.

Abstract: A slotted drain having a first channeled half having a first engaging structure and a second channeled half having a second engaging structure mating within the first engaging structure is disclosed. The first channeled half can define a cantilever snap-fit recess and the second channeled half can comprise a cantilever snap-fit protrusion. A slot is formed when the first and second channeled halves are joined. The slot is adapted to receive a liquid variant and the slotted drain is adapted to receive the liquid from the slot into the first and second channeled halves. The slotted drain may optionally include a concrete pass-through port, a rebar clip, bedding feet and/or securement ribs. A method of assembling a slotted drain is also disclosed.

Abstract: A device is provided herein for the treatment of otitis externa. The device (101) comprises a receptacle (103) adapted to store a pharmaceutical composition, and a distal portion (105), in open communication with the receptacle, which is adapted to apply the composition disposed in the receptacle to the meatal tissues of the external ear. A pharmaceutical composition is disposed in the receptacle, and comprises a corticosteroid disposed in a viscous medium. Preferably, the receptacle is charged with a single high dosage of the corticosteroid.