Abstract: A cord management device adapted for use with a surgical drape including a mounting portion adapted to be affixed to a surface of the surgical drape, a substantially rigid arm having a fixed end and a free end, wherein the arm is coupled to the mounting portion at the fixed end, and the free end is free from the mounting portion, and wherein the mounting portion and the arm define a cord receiving portion. The device may also include a second arm having a fixed end and a free end, wherein the second arm is coupled to the mounting portion at the fixed end of the second arm, and the free end of the second arm is free from contacting the mounting portion, and wherein the mounting portion and the second arm define a second cord receiving portion.

Abstract: The invention utilizes gene expression profiles in methods of predicting the likelihood that a patient's cancer will respond to standard-of-care therapy. Also provided are methods of identifying therapeutic agents that target cancer stem cells or epithelial cancers that have undergone an epithelial to mesenchymal transition using such gene expression profiles.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for identifying compounds and compositions that target cancer stem cells. In some aspects, the invention relates to treatment methods that use compounds and compositions that specifically target cancer stem cells for inhibiting the growth and/or survival of cancer stem cells in a subject in need thereof. Other aspects of the invention relate to the use of cancer stem cell biomarkers in the selection of a treatment for inhibiting the growth and/or survival of cancer stem cells in a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: DNA encoding TGF-? type III receptor of mammalian origin, DNA encoding TGF-? type II receptor of mammalian origin, TGF-? type III receptor, TGF-? type II receptor and uses therefor.

Abstract: DNA encoding TGF-? type III receptor of mammalian origin, DNA encoding TGF-? type II receptor of mammalian origin, TGF-? type III receptor, TGF-? type II receptor and uses therefor.

Abstract: The invention relates to an orthotopic xenograft rodent model in which the stromal and epithelial components of the reconstructed mammary gland are of human origin, and to methods of making the mouse. The invention also relates to methods of using the rodent, including methods of identifying agents or drugs that inhibits abnormal growth of human breast epithelial cells or that inhibit the formation of breast tumors or other hyperplastic growths.

Abstract: The present invention provides a connector device or reconstitution device (10) for placing a first container (12), such as a liquid container (e.g. flexible container or syringe), in fluid communication with a second container (14), such as a drug vial. The connector device (10) has a first sleeve (32) having a first end (36) and a second end (38). The first sleeve (32) has at the first end (36), a first attaching member (30) adapted to attach to the liquid container (12). The connector device (10) also has a second sleeve (34) having a first end (48) and a second end (50). A second attaching member (28) is attached on the second end (50) of the second sleeve (34) and is adapted to attach to the second container (14). The second attaching member (28) has a sealing member (84). A piercing member (76) projects within the sleeves (32,34) for providing a fluid flow path from the first container (12) to the second container (14).

Abstract: A pet collar is disclosed which provides a great variety of length of adjustments wherein a strap has a buckle at one end and a connector at the other end. The connector is attachable to the outer surface of the strap at a variety of positions to retain the end against the strap.

Abstract: An advertising display device for displaying a newspaper or an analogous article on a wire rack includes a folded transparent element which has a generally rectangular front panel and a rear panel juxtaposed therewith so as to bound an interior space in which an article to be displayed is received. A plurality of mounting holes is provided at different locations on the rear panel for adjustably mounting the folded element at any of a plurality of positions relative to the wire rack. The article contained intermediate the panels is thus visible to a viewer at any selected one of these positions.

Abstract: A display device and arrangement for displaying a newspaper or an analogous article includes a folded transparent element which has a generally rectangular front panel and a juxtaposed rear panel. The folded element has an open upper end in the region of its free edges for receiving an article to be displayed intermediate the panels, and a closed lower end in the region of its fold for holding the article in position therein. The folded element is mounted on a support, such as a wire rack.