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...that in 1800 ether was first used by partyers as a fun diversion? Sniffing the gas led to hilarious and raucous laughter as people watched each other become more and more intoxicated and silly. Several doctors independently realized the value ether would have to anesthetize surgery patients. Of those who claimed rights to the "discovery," none had a happy ending. One had a seizure and died defending his rights. Another spent his life in an asylum because he had been denied acclaim. A third became addicted to chloroform and, in a New York City jail, he soaked a cloth in the drug, severed an artery and bled to death.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6969400 | Synthetic implant with nonimmunogenicity coating Provided are crosslinked polymer compositions that include a first synthetic polymer containing multiple nucleophilic groups covalently bound to a second synthetic polymer containing multiple electrophilic groups. The first synthetic polymer is preferably a syntheti... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6962979 | Crosslinkable biomaterial compositions containing hydrophobic and hydrophilic crosslinking agents The present invention discloses novel crosslinked biomaterial compsotions which are prepared using hydrophobic polymers as a crosslinking agent. Preferred hydrophobic polymers are those that contain two or more reactive succinimidyl groups, including disuccinimidyl ... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6911496 | Composition for administration of a biologically active compound Provided are crosslinked polymer compositions that include a first synthetic polymer containing multiple nucleophilic groups covalently bound to a second synthetic polymer containing multiple electrophilic groups. The first synthetic polymer is preferably a syntheti... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6833408 | Methods for tissue repair using adhesive materials A method of tissue repair is provided using a biocompatible nonimmunogenic adhesive composition. The adhesive composition comprises collagen and a plurality of crosslinkable components having reactive functional groups thereon, with the functional groups selected so... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6713662 | Production of collagen in the milk of transgenic mammals The invention provides transgenic nonhuman mammals capable secreting exogenous procollagen or collagen into their milk. The mammals are healthy and capable of producing procollagen or collagen at high levels, usually in trimeric form. Suitable transgenes for incorpo... | 03/30/2004 |
