Abstract: Provided herein are orthodontic devices and methods for patients whose orthodontic devices are causing a lisp. The device can comprise an aligner configured to fit over a patient's dental arch and comprising an occlusal surface section positioned over an occlusal surface of the patient's teeth. The aligner can comprise a barrier portion extending laterally and adjacent to a region of the dental arch, the barrier portion allowing the patient's tongue to form a seal against the barrier portion when the patient is speaking while wearing the device.

Abstract: An implantable radially-porous, polymeric, scaffold device configured for insertion into and obstruct a Fallopian tube formed of a polymer such as collagen, nanocellulose, xanthan gum, konjac glucomannan, alginate, agar, agarose, chitin, chitosan, chitosan-alginate polylactic acid (PLA), polygultamic acid (PGA), polycaprolactone, or polydioxanone. The device is compressed and placed within a first end of an insertion tube adapted for insertion through the cervix into the Fallopian tube; the insertion tube having a plunger to expel the device from the tube. The method includes using the insertion tube containing the radially freeze-cast and freeze-dried implant. Under hysteroscopic guidance the tube is positioned in the Fallopian tube and the implant is expelled into the Fallopian tube. Epithelium of the Fallopian tube is disrupted; and ingrowth of cells into the implant is permitted.

Abstract: There is provided a cold and warm fomentation device including a cylindrical case, an upper portion and a lower portion of which are opened, a far-infrared ray ceramic plate formed of a material emitting a far-infrared ray and coupled to the case, a thermoelectric element such as a Peltier element, configured to apply heat to the far-infrared ray ceramic plate, a cover coupled to an upper portion of the case to fix the far-infrared ray ceramic plate, and a temperature adjusting circuit unit configured to adjust a direction and an intensity of a current supplied to the thermoelectric element.

Abstract: A device configured to treat a human or animal body part or limb by providing a heating and/or cooling effect in addition to a compressive force. A metallic conductive material is positioned in thermal contact with at least one Peltier cell whereby the heating and cooling effect generated at an active face of the Peltier cell is conducted and distributed over the surface area of the conductive material. The conductive material comprises a significantly greater surface area than the active face of the Peltier cell.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and device for non-invasive anatomical and systemic cooling, fluid removal and/or energy removal. The method and device provide for removal of fluid and cooling of various bodily fluid-containing spaces or surfaces, such as mucus-containing spaces or surfaces via delivery of a dry fluid not including a coolant into or upon the mucus-containing space or surface. Exposure of such mucus to the dry fluid results in evaporation of body fluid, removal of energy, cooling of the anatomical feature, and systemic cooling. In this fashion, therapeutic hypothermia may be achieved to provide for neuroprotection of various organs after ischemic insult, such the brain after cardiac arrest. Similarly, excess fluid removal may be achieved for treatment of cardiogenic shock or other conditions that cause significant fluid build-up, especially in cases of compromised renal function.

Abstract: A temperature controlled blanket for providing dual warming and cooling zones. The temperature controlled blanket comprises a first layer of material, a second layer of material, and a seam, wherein the seam is disposed along a longitudinal axis of each layer of material, such that the seam defines a first portion and a second portion of the blanket. The first portion and the second portion each contain a panel comprising heating and cooling elements disposed between the first layer of material and second layer of material. The blanket further comprises at least one thermostat operably connected to each panel of the first portion and the second portion and a power source, wherein the at least one thermostat individually controls the heating and cooling elements of each panel. In an alternative embodiment, the first portion and the second portion of the second layer of material are made of two differing fabrics.

Abstract: A treatment system delivers a breathing gas and frozen ice or other particles (FSP) to a bronchus of a lung of a patient in order to induce hypothermia. The breathing gas and the FSP are usually delivered through separate lumens. Clogging of an FSP lumen can be inhibited by heating and/or cooling of the lumen. The temperature of exhaled gases or a body temperature may be measured, and a controller can adjust the duration or rate at which the ice particles are delivered in order to control the patient's core temperature based on the measured temperature.

Abstract: An ophthalmological patient interface apparatus (4), having a coupling apparatus (41) for mechanically coupling to an application head (3) of an ophthalmological laser system (10), comprises a lens-element system (44) which is arranged between the eye (2) and the application head (3) in the state coupled to the application head (3) during the treatment of an eye (2), said lens-element system being coupled into the beam path from the projection lens (30) to the eye (2). The lens-element system (44) is configured to image a first focal area (B) of the projection lens (30) disposed upstream of the lens-element system (44) in the beam path onto a second focal area (B*) in the eye (2) disposed downstream of the lens-element system (44) in the beam path, in such a way that a laser beam (L) focussed onto the first focal area (B) by the projection lens (30) causes tissue processing in the second focal area (B*) in the eye (2).

Abstract: A system for determining a vision treatment for an eye of a patient is provided which comprises a memory configured to store programmed instructions and data. The system also comprises a processor in communication with the memory. The processor is configured to receive an original target profile for the eye of the patient. The processor is also configured to obtain a cut-off spatial domain kernel filter and convolve the original target profile with the cut-off spatial domain kernel filter to provide a convolved target profile. The processor is further configured to determine the vision treatment based on the convolved target profile.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for removing a natural lens and inserting an Intraocular Lens (IOL) into the lens capsule of an eye. Specifically, this is accomplished by inserting the IOL through an opening on the posterior capsule that is created using a focused laser beam. The system includes a laser unit, a detector for creating images of the interior of the eye, and a computer that controls the cooperative functions of the detector and the laser unit. Based on images of the posterior capsule provided by the detector, the computer is used to control movements of the focal point through tissue of the posterior capsule to perform Laser Induced Optical Breakdown (LIOB) on posterior capsule tissue. The result is a laser capsulotomy that creates an opening through the posterior capsule allowing the natural lens to be removed and the IOL to be implanted.

Abstract: An improved wireless communications earplug for use with a magnetic field transmitter. The wireless earplug has a receiver made of a coil of wire on a magnetic bobbin, mounted in close proximity or in contact with a magnetic case of a speaker. The magnetic case of the speaker serves to increase the magnetic flux through the receiver and improves the efficiency of the earplug. The speaker is acoustically coupled to an eartip, and the earplug may be molded into a custom earplug body.

Abstract: The injection site multi-functional bandage includes a thin, flexible strip of support material with opposing upper and lower surfaces. The support material can be elongated with adhesive portions at opposing ends thereof. The adhesive portions can be covered by a removable cover. A non-adhesive absorbent can be provided between the adhesive portions on the lower surface of the support material. A reservoir including sterilization liquid can be disposed above or below the absorbent. The reservoir can be positioned along a center portion of the support material. An opening can extend through a portion of the absorbent. The opening can be selectively sealable by a releasable flap.

Abstract: A support for application to a body area. The support has a network of flexible non-porous tubing interlaced at a plurality of junctions to form a lattice structure. The lattice structure includes apertures to allow for the flow of air and water to the body area. At least one liquid is contained within the network of flexible non-porous tubing and is configured to transform into a solid when acted on by an external stimulus. A padding layer is secured to an internal surface defined on the lattice structure. The padding layer further includes apertures corresponding to the lattice structure apertures such that the flow of air and water to the body area is not impeded by the padding layer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to sanitary articles such as disposable diapers, adult incontinent pads, feminine hygiene products, and sanitary napkins comprised of biodegradable polymers with higher biobased content. The sanitary articles include a topsheet, an absorbent core, and a backsheet. The topsheet is comprised of biodegradable polyester polyol polymer foam which may be configured to wick liquid away from a wearer's body and may be impregnated with superabsorbent polymer. The absorbent core may be comprised of superabsorbent polymer including a cross-linked and/or partially neutralized polyacrylic acid polymer, cross-linked polyacrylic acids or cross-linked starch-acrylic acid graft polymers. The backsheet may be comprised of poly-lactone polymers having generally hydrophobic characteristics. In preferred embodiments, the polymeric materials comprising the topsheet, absorbent core, and backsheet are formed from raw materials with high biobased content.

Abstract: A holding region includes opposite skirt portions in a revolution direction of a holding pad each of which has at least opposite ends in a specific direction that extend along a first curve when the holding pad is at a first revolution position. The holding region includes a second area bearing on at least part of one side portion and at least part of the other side portion in a revolution direction of the holding pad when the holding pad is at a second revolution position that extends along a second curve. A delivery side holding region includes opposite side portions in the specific direction each of which has at least opposite ends in a rotational direction, each end being formed with a first recess. The first recess having a bottom surface that extends along an arc of the first curve.

Abstract: A seat base assembly for a wheelchair includes a dock configured to be mounted to a vehicle frame. An attenuating mechanism is operatively connected to the dock to absorb impact between the vehicle frame and a wheelchair. An interface assembly is operatively connected to the attenuating mechanism to connect a wheelchair to the attenuating mechanism. A crashworthy wheelchair includes a seat having arm rests and a seat back extending therefrom. Front wheels and back wheels are operatively connected to the seat. Each arm rest includes a downward opening slot configured to accommodate a respective one of the back wheels during a negative G event. The wheelchair can include a hook extending down ward from the seat to engage with a respective mating portion of the seat base assembly.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to docking systems for poles or other devices that can hold medical and/or accessory equipment, typically in a clinical or hospital environment, and can include associated docking systems for various devices such as beds, wheelchairs, walkers, wagons, and the like.

Abstract: An armrest extension device for a wheeled chair includes a tube that has a first end and a second end. The first end and the second end are open. The tube has a first side that is open from the second end to proximate to the first end. A handle is coupled to and extends linearly from the first end the tube. A first cutout is positioned in a bottom of the tube proximate to the first end. The first cutout is substantially complementary to a diameter of a frame member that supports an armrest of a wheeled chair. The tube is configured to laterally insert the armrest into the first side, coincident with insertion of the frame member into the first cutout, to couple the tube to the armrest. The handle is configured to be grasped in a hand of a user.

Abstract: A device for attaching a digital device to a hospital bed side rail. The device includes a connector for attaching to the side rail, an arm connected to the connector, and an electronic device holder at an opposite end of the arm. The electronic device holder is configured to receive a digital device, such as a tablet, laptop computer, phone, or other electronic device. The arm is, in embodiments, articulating, flexible, rotatable, and/or otherwise configurable to allow positioning of the electronic device holder in a desired position relative to the patient. Thus, after the connector is attached to the side rail, the arm can be moved to position and support the electronic device holder relative to a patient.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus comprises a patient support surface for patients. The patient support apparatus comprises a user input device, a controller, and an ultrasonic generator system. The controller is configured to control the ultrasonic generator system to provide haptic sensations to the user. The haptic sensations, in some cases, provides tactile stimuli to a user associated with a virtual button.

Abstract: A person support apparatus, such as a bed, cot, stretcher, chair, or the like, includes a frame, a support surface supported by the frame, a plurality of load cells that detect weight supported on the support surface, at least one A/D converter, and a controller. The load cells output analog signals that are converted to digital by the A/D converters. The controller switches a sampling rate of the A/D converters between at least first and second rates. The outputs from the load cells are forwarded to a plurality of signal acquisition nodes that include the A/D converters. The nodes are positioned at locations that minimize the length of travel of the analog signals, thereby reducing noise interference. Shivering, occupant absence/presence, vital signs, occupant movement, and/or other parameters are detected by the load cells.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a gate system for an overhead lifting rail system, comprising: a first gate comprising: a rail portion for supporting a lifting carriage; and a bridging element pivotally coupled adjacent a proximal end to the rail portion; and a second gate comprising: a rail portion for suspending a lifting carriage; and a bridging element support portion. Upon the first gate engaging with the second gate, a distal end of the bridging element of the first gate engages with the bridging element support portion of the second gate to form a bridge between the first gate and the second gate; and the distal end of the bridging element and the bridging element support portion are configured such that the ends of the bridging element are substantially aligned with the respective ends of the rail portions of the first and second gates.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a bearing surface transporter comprising an upper part for receiving an object to be transported, such as a patient bearing surface of an operating table, and a lower part. The lower part may comprise: at least three castors for manually moving the bearing surface transporter in any horizontal direction, at least one motorized drive wheel/roller, and a lowering mechanism for selectively lowering and raising the at least one drive wheel/roller relative to the castors, wherein the drive wheel(s)/roller(s) assume(s) an upper position for moving the bearing surface transporter manually and a lower position for moving the bearing surface transporter in a motorized manner.

Abstract: A support platform for body treatment is provided and includes a supporting frame, a resilient pad, a guide passageway, a cushion and a control assembly. The resilient pad is secured to the supporting frame and includes an upper surface positioned opposite the supporting frame. The guide passageway extends from the upper surface and through the resilient pad toward the supporting frame. The cushion includes a lower surface side and is connected to control assembly so that it vertically positions the lower surface side along the guide passageway.

Abstract: An orthotic device is provided which includes a first structural element; a second structural element which is rotatably attached to the first structural element across a joint; a first rotary actuator which imparts rotational motion to the first structural element relative to the second structural element about a first axis; and a second rotary actuator which imparts rotational motion to the first structural element relative to the second structural element about a second axis. Each of the first and second rotary actuators is selected from the group consisting of parallel eccentric actuators and rotary actuators.

Abstract: A stretching device that enables a user to employ the mechanical advantage of a multi-pulley system while performing various, prolonged muscle stretches; the stretching device including a first anchor assembly, a second anchor assembly, and a motion transfer line. The first motion transfer line has a first anchor body and a first motion transfer pulley; the first anchor body being attached to the user and the first motion transfer pulley being coupled to the first anchor body. Similarly, the second motion transfer line has a second anchor body and a second motion transfer pulley; the second anchor body being attached to a stationary object and the second motion transfer pulley being coupled to the second anchor body. The motion transfer line is terminally attached to the first anchor body and is trained around both the first motion transfer pulley and the second motion transfer pulley.

Abstract: Various features for improving the performance of crutches are provided. A crutch can flex at one or more locations or include composite material to provide energy storage and return to the user during ambulation. In some aspects, a crutch is provided that can propel the user forward during ambulation. The crutch can be hollow at one or more locations to allow for increased flexibility and narrower at one or more locations to enhance springiness of the crutch.

Abstract: A treatment device for removing heat from subcutaneous lipid-rich cells of a subject having an actuator that provides mechanical energy to the tissue. The mechanical energy provided may include a vibratory component that can range between low and ultra-high frequencies, and such energy may include various combinations of two or more frequencies tailored to produce the desired effect on the subcutaneous tissue. Disruption of adipose tissue cooled by an external treatment device may be enhanced by applying mechanical energy to cooled tissue. Furthermore, such mechanical energy may impart a vibratory effect, a massage effect, a pulsatile effect, or combinations thereof on the tissue.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include devices and methods for correcting a torso deformity of a patient. The devices include a suction chamber for placement around the torso deformity and to provide negative pressure to the torso deformity; and a measurement component coupled to the suction chamber. The measurement component is adapted to indicate a relative distance between the torso deformity and a distal surface of the suction chamber. The methods include positioning a torso deformity correcting device around a torso deformity on a torso of a patient. The methods further include withdrawing air from the suction chamber to apply negative pressure within the suction chamber to displace the torso deformity, and setting a negative pressure level by measuring the relative distance of the torso deformity and the distal surface of the suction chamber that is indicated by the measurement component.

Abstract: A periodontal cleaning device, including a cleaning head having a fluid outlet for releasing a cleaning fluid and a suction member for suction of a waste fluid, a cleaning fluid source, connected to the fluid outlet, a controllable suction device connected to the suction member, fluid feeding device for controlling a flow of the cleaning fluid from the cleaning fluid source to the fluid outlet. The periodontal cleaning device further has a control unit, the control unit being arranged for controlling the controllable suction device in generating a vacuum pulse in the suction member, controlling controllable fluid feeding device in generating a fluid flow pulse in the fluid outlet in response to the vacuum pulse, and controlling the controllable suction means in generating a subsequent vacuum pulse in the suction member, and the control unit being arranged for introducing a time period between the cleaning fluid flow pulse and the subsequent vacuum pulse in the suction member.

Abstract: A personal arousing apparatus comprises a plurality of arousing units each provided with a rotating unit or fan in the arousing unit, and a controller for controlling each rotating unit or fan for driving each rotating unit or fan for rotatably massaging the user and for blowing air onto the user's body portion for caressing, arousing, relaxing or pleasing her or him comfortably.

Abstract: A stimulation device is provided in accordance with one embodiment. The stimulation device includes a chamber which has a flexible wall portion. A drive unit of the stimulation device is in physical communication with the flexible wall portion so as to cause deflections of the flexible wall portion in opposing directions, thereby resulting in a changing volume of the chamber. The changing volume of the chamber results in modulated positive and negative pressures with respect to a reference pressure. An opening of the stimulation device is for applying the modulated positive and negative pressures to a body part. An appendage of the stimulation device may be used as a handle to allow a user to position the stimulation device over the body part. The stimulation device includes a control device for controlling the drive unit.

Abstract: A system for assisting a rescuer in performing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a patient includes: a proximity sensor configured to be positioned at a location corresponding to a location of a rescuer's hand when delivering compressions to a patient's chest, the proximity sensor configured to produce a signal indicative of the rescuer's hands being released from the patient's chest; a medical device operatively coupled with the proximity sensor and configured to provide resuscitative treatment to the patient; and a controller communicatively coupled with the medical device and the proximity sensor. The controller is configured to: determine, based upon the signal from the proximity sensor, if the rescuer's hands have been released from the patient's chest, and trigger an action by the medical device in response to a determination that the rescuer's hands have been released from the patient's chest.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mattress system (1) devised to achieve a function of automatic detection, mainly comprising: a mattress (2) having a simple structure; a control unit (3) equipped with a unique user interface (31) for caregivers to simultaneously adjust three major functions, namely, therapy mode, therapy intensity and comfort level; and a connection pipe (4) for supplying air and power. The system (1) is further provided with a built-in auto-setting function to sense the body characteristics of the patient (39) lying on the mattress (2) and determine an effective supporting pressure range for the patient (39).

Abstract: Provided is a technique which can be used to provide a service with a higher health promoting effect than conventional ceramic plate baths. In a warm bath system 1, a warm bath device 10 is installed in a service providing space 5. A housing 400 of the warm bath device 10 accommodates a tatami mat 100, a heating sheet 200, an insulation member 300 with a surface layer member 110 of the tatami mat 100 being exposed from an opening 410. A core 120 of the tatami mat 100 contains a liquid that includes multiple types of predetermined bacteria. The warm bath device 10 warms the tatami mat 100 with the heat from the heating sheet 200 and promotes release of the bacteria outside of the core 120. By using this warm bath device 10, the user's body is warmed and the released multiple types of predetermined bacteria are introduced into the user's body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a medical bathing equipment for the manufacture and use of a bathing solution containing an active substance and in particular a bathing solution containing NO. The invention also relates to a bathing equipment based on a multi-stage method for generating NO and the bathing equipment in its use for the treatment of diseases, in particular of diabetically caused circulatory disorders and wounds of the lower extremities.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel child-resistant blister card packages for medicaments. The blister card package comprises a rigid container sheet with cavities for containing a medicament and a cover sheet sealed to the container sheet and covering the cavities. The blister card package is detachable into individual sections or units, along lines of perforations. Each individual blister packing unit comprises a tear tab, a fold tab and at least one crease tab. The user operates three-step opening process, namely, tear-fold-tear, to open and access the medicament from the individual blister unit.

Abstract: A connection assembly for conducting a medical liquid, comprising a connection piece, an attachment part attached to the connection piece; an opening into which the connection piece engages; and a seal element for sealing a passage between the connection piece and the attachment part. The seal element is held between the attachment part and the connection piece and has a sealing head, which closes the opening of the attachment part against the passage of liquid when the attachment part is attached to the connection piece, and a body, which adjoins the sealing head and which can be arranged in the opening at a radial distance to the attachment part.

Abstract: Systems and devices for interfacing between a medicinal vial, a hypodermic needle, and an injection device such as a syringe, comprising a valve, functionally associated with said vial adaptor, said injection device port, and said needle, said valve having a first orientation wherein said injection device port is in fluid flow communication with said vial adaptor and a second orientation wherein said injection device port is in fluid flow communication with said hypodermic needle, wherein rotation of said injection device port between a first position and a second position thereof, drives transition of said valve from said first orientation to said second orientation.

Abstract: A transfer system for containers comprises at least a first (1) and at least a second container (5), which can be interconnected in a media-transferring way by a connection system (7). Said connection device has a transfer device (27) which, held in a locked position by means of at least one locking device (25), prevents an exchange of media or permits said exchange in at least one unlocked position in which the transfer device (7) is guided longitudinally movably in a seat (9) of the connection device (7) for a transfer operation, the locking device (25) being transferable to an unlocked position by the movement of at least one of the containers (5). Said transfer system is characterized in that additional control means (13, 21) are present on the respective movable container (5) and at least partially enclose the outer periphery of this container (5) and actuate the locking device (25) of the transfer device (27) to unlock.

Abstract: The purpose of present invention to provide a method for the production of an easy-to-take solid preparation, which is mainly characterized in that an outer layer-forming processing to provide an easy-to-take property is simply performed in a dry process without going through a wet condition so as to make the formed outer layer thicker; the easy-to-take solid preparation and the like.

Abstract: A safe tablet cutting device includes a container having one side open and the other side closed to form an accommodation space in which a positioning portion is formed to fix a tablet. A cover is pivoted to the container to selectively open or close the accommodation space of the container. A cutter is provided inside the cover. A suspension body is pivoted inside the cover and is rotatable between a first position where the cutter is located in a mouth formed in the suspension body and a second position where the cutter protrudes out of the mouth of the suspension body.

Abstract: Dental cement compositions (including two-part compositions), kits, and related methods are used for bonding a dental prosthetic appliance to a tooth. A first part includes an amine activator component and a zinc oxide reactive filler, while a second part includes a polymerization initiator (e.g., benzoyl peroxide) and a polymerizable component having a structure including at least one acrylate or methacrylate group at one end and a carboxylic acid group at another end. A temporary cement composition advantageously exhibits reduced compressive and/or bonding strength relative to permanent cement compositions, which provides sufficient strength to facilitate normal use of the teeth while the provisional appliance is in use, while also facilitating easy removal of the provisional appliance for replacement with a permanent appliance at a later time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the uses of the protein PRG4 and therapeutic modulation thereof. In particular, the present invention relates compositions and methods utilizing PRG4 and therapeutic modulation thereof, including, use as a surgical lubricant, use in a treatment for prevention or reduction of post-surgical adhesions, use in a treatment for oral ulcerations, use as an athletic lubricating patch, use as a dermal filler, use in a treatment for dry mouth, use in a drug delivery method or composition, and use in nursing lubrication.

Abstract: A powder cosmetic composition may include the following components (percentages-by-weight refer to a total weight of the components (a), (b), and (c)): (a) greater than or equal to 60%-by-weight and less than or equal to 95%-by-weight of an effervescent system including at least one carbonate or bicarbonate salt of alkaline metal or alkaline earth metal capable of reacting with at least one acid component, when exposed to water, to develop gas; (b) greater than or equal to 1%-by-weight and less than or equal to 35%-by-weight of at least one solid surfactant; and/or (c) greater than or equal to 0.05%-by-weight and less than or equal to 5%-by-weight of at least one composite powder including particles of a crosslinked organosiloxane polymer supporting silica particles on a surface of the crosslinked organosiloxane polymer.

Abstract: Disclosed is an oral care composition including (i) a calcium-based abrasive; (ii) a polyethylene glycol having an average molecular weight ranging from about 1500 to about 6000 daltons; (iii) an anti-bacterial agent; and (iv) an orally acceptable vehicle. Methods of preparing the oral care composition and using the oral care composition to promote oral health are also disclosed.

Abstract: In various implementations, a dental hygiene system may include a dental powder. The dental powder may be basic. The dental powder may include one or more compounds comprising calcium and/or magnesium. The dental powder may include one or more probiotics, bismuth subsalicylate, and/or other compounds, in some implementations. The dental hygiene system may include an applicator and the dental powder may be applied to the applicator. A user may use the dental hygiene system to improve a user's dental hygiene and/or general health.

Abstract: A system and method for dyeing and/or lightening keratin-containing fibers, as well as a lightening composition for use in such a system and method are described, which are able to provide a high levels of lift while avoiding irritation and/or soothing the scalp. The system and method include a first composition, which may be a lightening composition. That composition includes (i) at least two alkali components for lightening keratin-containing fibers, wherein one of the at least two alkali components comprises sodium metasilicate and/or a metasilicate salt, and the composition comprises about 0.1 to about 10 weight percent of the at least two alkali components; and (ii) an arginine compound, wherein the arginine compound is present in an amount that would be effective to reduce irritation to a surface of a mammal having keratin-containing fibers. The system and method also include an oxidizing agent composition comprising an oxidizing agent, wherein the system has a pH of at least about 9 to about 12.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are non-aqueous dentifrice compositions comprising (i) a whitening complex comprising crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone complexed with hydrogen peroxide; (ii) an off-gas reducing agent selected from sodium sulfate, magnesium sulfate, citric acid and clay; and (iii) an orally acceptable carrier. Methods of making and using the compositions are also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides dry shampoo compositions effective for cleaning hair and also moisturizing hair. The dry shampoo compositions can comprise a starch component, a conditioning agent, and optional further ingredients, such as propellants and fragrances.