Abstract: The invention relates to the use of arsenic compounds to treat a variety of leukemia, lymphoma and solid tumors. Further, the arsenic compounds may be used in combination with other therapeutic agents, such as a retinoid. The invention also provides a process for producing arsenic trioxide formulations.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of arsenic compounds to treat a variety of leukemia, lymphoma and solid tumors. Further, the arsenic compounds may be used in combination with other therapeutic agents, such as a retinoid. The invention also provides a process for producing arsenic trioxide formulations.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of arsenic compounds to treat a variety of leukemia, lymphoma and solid tumors. Further, the arsenic compounds may be used in combination with other therapeutic agents, such as a retinoid. The invention also provides a process for producing arsenic trioxide formulations.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of arsenic compounds to treat a variety of leukemia, lymphoma and solid tumors. Further, the arsenic compounds may be used in combination with other therapeutic agents, such as a retinoid. The invention also provides a process for producing arsenic trioxide formulations.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of arsenic compounds to treat a variety of leukemia, lymphoma and solid tumors. Further, the arsenic compounds may be used in combination with other therapeutic agents, such as a retinoid. The invention also provides a process for producing arsenic trioxide formulations.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of arsenic compounds to treat a variety of leukemia, lymphoma and solid tumors. Further, the arsenic compounds may be used in combination with other therapeutic agents, such as a retinoid. The invention also provides a process for producing arsenic trioxide formulations.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of arsenic compounds to treat a variety of leukemia, lymphoma and solid tumors. Further, the arsenic compounds may be used in combination with other therapeutic agents, such as a retinoid. The invention also provides a process for producing arsenic trioxide formulations.

Abstract: Administration of retinoids by inhalation is used to overcome the chronic toxicity problems presented by systemic administration and to make retinoid therapy available as an option for the treatment of fibrotic lung disease, emphysema, and the prevention and treatment of epithelial cancers of the respiratory tract, especially those that are associated with tobacco use. Retinoids are administered by inhalation to the respiratory tract of the individual as an air-borne composition with a metered dose aerosol-producing inhaler, in which the retinoid is dissolved in a combination of a pharmaceutically acceptable chlorofluorocarbon propellant and an alkylamine solubilizing agent.

Abstract: Administration of retinoids by inhalation is used to overcome the chronic toxicity problems presented by systemic administration and to make retinoid therapy available as an option for the treatment of fibrotic lung disease, emphysema, and the prevention and treatment of epithelial cancers of the respiratory tract, especially those that are associated with tobacco use. Retinoids are administered by inhalation to the respiratory tract of the individual as an air-borne composition with a metered dose aerosol-producing inhaler, in which the retinoid is dissolved in a combination of a pharmaceutically acceptable chlorofluorocarbon propellant and an alkylamine solubilizing agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of arsenic compounds to treat a variety of leukemia, lymphoma and solid tumors. Further, the arsenic compounds may be used in combination with other therapeutic agents, such as a retinoid. The invention also provides a process for producing arsenic trioxide formulations.

Abstract: The present invention provides method of treating a neoplastic condition in an individual, comprising the step of administering to said individual a pharmacologically effective dose of a retinoic acid and/or an inhibitor of histone deacetylase. Also provided is a pharmaceutical composition, comprising a retinoic acid, an inhibitor of histone deacetylase and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Further provided is a method of inducing terminal differentiation of tumor cells in a tumor in an individual in need of such treatment, comprising the step of administering to said individual a pharmacologically effective dose of a retinoic acid and/or an inhibitor of histone deacetylase.

Abstract: Administration of retinoids by inhalation is used to overcome the chronic toxicity problems presented by systemic administration and to make retinoid therapy available as an option for the prevention of epithelial cancers of the respiratory tract, especially those that are associated with tobacco use. Retinoids are administered by inhalation to the respiratory tract of the individual as an air-borne composition with a metered dose aerosol-producing inhaler, in which the retinoid is dissolved in a combination of a pharmaceutically acceptable chlorofluorocarbon propellant and an alkylamine solubilizing agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of diagnosing APL in a subject which comprises detecting in a sample from the subject either nucleic acid encoding an abnormal RAR-.alpha. receptor or an expressed protein encoded thereby. The present invention also provides methods of identifying a subject with APL who will or will not respond to treatment with a retinoid, as well as a subjects with APL who do not express a detectable t(15;17) translocation but will or will not respond to treatment with a retinoid. In addition, the present invention provides methods for monitoring the activity of APL and the process of treatment of APL. The present invention provides methods of identifying a subject with a neoplastic condition other than APL who will or will not respond to treatment with a retinoid as well as methods for monitoring the level of disease activity and progress and adequacy of treatment of a neoplastic condition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for decreasing the bodily content of uric acid in a subject which comprises administrating to the subject an effective content-decreasing amount of a barbiturate compound mono-substituted at the carbon-5 position.The invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition and a method for treating disorders of uric acid metabolism and resulting ailments in a subject.

Abstract: Metal containing compounds have been found which increase bone growth, decrease hydroxyapatite solubility, increase the size and/or the perfection of hydroxyapatite crystals in bone, and increase the tensile strength of bone. These compounds, when administered to patients who are suffering from diseases characterized by bone resorption impede the flow of bone calcium into the blood, and encourage the growth of new, normal bone tissue.

Abstract: Metal-containing compounds have been found to decrease calcium resorption from bone. These compounds, when administered to patients who are suffering from diseases characterized by accelerated bone resorption, impede the flow of bone calcium into the blood and increase the calcium content of bone tissue.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a method of preventing or treating a disorder associated with accelerated loss of calcium from bone in a human individual comprising administering to the individual a pharmaceutically acceptable gallium compound. Of especial importance among the disorders which may be thus prevented or treated are hypercalcemia, accelerated bone loss associated with osteopenia, osteoporosis, bone metastasis due to malignant tumors, and hyperparathyroidism. In the method of the present invention gallium compounds may be administered by any and all routes.Although all biocompatible, soluble compounds of gallium may be used in the present invention, gallium nitrate is preferred, most preferably in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.