Abstract: A device for obtaining oral fluid containing substances for testing. In one embodiment, the device includes a syringe having a plunger at the end of which an absorbent pad is attached. A test assembly containing the device is also disclosed.

Abstract: An improved method for determining the presence of an analyte in an oral fluid sample. A portion of the sample is mixed or contacted with a chromogenic substrate effective to produce a colored product upon reaction with .alpha.-amylase present in the sample. After a selected reaction time, the reaction mixture is inspected to determine the level of such colored product produced. Production of a level of colored product above a selected threshold within the reaction time indicates that an effective volume of undiluted oral fluid sample has been collected which is sufficient to allow detection of the analyte. A device for use in the method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A device for obtaining oral fluid containing substances for testing. In one embodiment, the device includes a syringe having a plunger at the end of which an absorbent pad is attached. A test assembly containing the device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A device for obtaining oral fluid containing substances for testing. In one embodiment, the device includes a syringe having a plunger at the end of which an absorbent pad is attached. A test assembly containing the device is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with collecting immunoglobulins from the oral cavity for immunological testing. A rinse is used to collect a specimen having a high concentration of immunoglobulins. The specimen can be subjected to a basic immunological testing technique which can be used as a tool for screening a patient for diseases. A test kit is also provided for.

Abstract: Compounds useful for treating inflammation, pain and swelling, represented by the formula: ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, wherein: Y and Z are each independently halo, alkyl or alkoxy;l and m are each independently integers of 0-4;b is an integer of 2-12; andX is selected from the group consisting of:--NR.sup.1 R.sup.2, --NR.sup.1 (CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH), ##STR2## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently H, alkyl or cycloalkyl;R.sup.3 is H, alkyl or CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH; andn is an integer of 3-7.

Abstract: Compounds useful for treating inflammation, swelling and associated pain, represented by the formula: ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, wherein: a is an integer of 0-3;b is an integer of 0-2;n is an integer of 3-12;each X and each Y are independently -halo, --R.sup.1, -alkoxy, or -phenyl; andB is selected from the group consisting of:--NR.sup.1 R.sup.2, --NR.sup.1 (CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH), ##STR2## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently H, alkyl or cycloalkyl;R.sup.3 is H, alkyl or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH; andm is an integer of 3-8.Novel compounds are those wherein n is at least 6 if both a and b are 0.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, wherein; Y is halo, alkoxy, alkyl, or dialkylamino;a is 0, 1 or 2;b is an integer from 2-12 with the proviso that if b is 2 or 3 a cannot be 0; andX is selected from the group consisting of: --OH, OR.sup.1, --NH.sub.2, --NHR.sup.1, NR.sub.2.sup.1, ##STR2## and --NHCONHR.sup.2 in which each R.sup.1 is independently alkyl or cycloalkyl or in --NR.sub.2.sup.1, both R.sup.1 together are alkylene or form a piperazine ring optionally substituted at the ring N by alkyl or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH; andR.sup.2 is alkyl, cycloalkyl, or optionally substituted phenyl;have antiinflammatory properties and are useful in the treatment of conditions characterized by inflammation and swelling.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, wherein: Z is S;Y is halo, alkoxy, alkyl, or dialkylamino;a is 0, 1 or 2;b is an integer from 2-12 with the proviso that if b is 2 or 3, a cannot be 0, and with the further proviso that if X is OH, b cannot be 2-5 and with the further proviso that if X is --NH.sub.2, b cannot be 2-5; andX is selected from the group consisting of: --OH, OR.sup.1, --NH.sub.2, --NHR.sup.1, NR1/2, ##STR2## and --NHCONHR.sup.2 in which each R.sup.1 is independently alkyl or cycloalkyl or, in --NR1/2, both R.sup.1 s together are alkylene or form a piperazine ring optionally substituted at the ring N by alkyl or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH; andR.sup.2 is alkyl, cycloalkyl, or optionally substituted phenyl;have antiinflammatory properties and are useful in the treatment of conditions characterized by inflammation and swelling.