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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7335384 | Nutrient compositions for the treatment and prevention of inflammation and disorders associated therewith The present disclosure describes a novel composition for the treatment and/or prevention of neurogenic inflammation. Such composition is also useful in the treatment and/or prevention of disease states and conditions associated with neurogenic inflammation. Such dis... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7279183 | Method of reducing thrombosis and complications after arterial angioplasty using stent coated with magnesium-based compound Treatment with magnesium produces a inhibition of acute stent thrombosis under high-shear flow conditions without any hemostatic or significant hemodynamic complications. ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7255882 | Enkephalinase inhibitor and GABA precursor loading as anti-anxiety compositions Benzodiazepine withdrawal induced anxiety is treated by administration of an enkephalinase inhibitor, and a gamma-aminobutyric acid (“GABA”) precursor, or an endorphin or enkephalin releaser. These components promote restoration of normal neurotransmitter functi... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7252846 | Topical composition and method for the treatment and prophylaxis of dermal irritations A composition and method for the prevention and therapeutic treatment of skin conditions and disorders are disclosed. The composition and method of the invention are particularly directed to the treatment and prevention of dermal irritations. These irritations inclu... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7232575 | Nutrient supplements and methods for treating autism and for preventing the onset of autism Provided by the present invention are novel and non-obvious nutrient supplements that preferably comprise minerals, vitamins, amino acids, and agents capable of delivering cysteine in vivo. The nutrient supplements desirably are capable of promoting metallothioneins... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7226916 | Preparation for the prevention and/or treatment of vascular disorders The present invention relates to a preparation suitable for the prevention and/or treatment of vascular disorders, comprising the following fractions: fraction a) consisting of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids; | 06/05/2007 |
| 7223420 | Powder mixture for resorbable calcium phosphate biocements The present invention relates to a powder mixture for resorbable calcium phosphate biocements, which mixture consists of 40–99% by volume of powder having a particle size of 0.1–10 μm, 1–20% by volume of powder having a particle size of 10–43 μm and 0–59... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7097860 | Method and composition for treatment of inflammatory and inflammation-related disorders A method of reducing inflammation in a variety of disorders by using an intraperitoneal solution of magnesium. The solution can be used for treating inflammatory and inflammation-related disorders in animals and/or humans. Application of the solution reduces inflamm... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7094416 | Facial treatment mask and the process for its preparation It discloses a facial treatment mask that can be applied directly on the user's skin, with improved organoleptic properties, along with a process for preparing the product that serves as a base for the mask. Said product consists of the mixture of two separate phase... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7063865 | Composition and method for substantially reducing the deleterious effects of alcohol on the body A composition that will substantially reduce the deleterious effects of alcohol on the body and substantially reduce the side effects associated with hangovers (i.e. headaches, dizziness, nausea, dry mouth, etc) when taken as recommended. The composition includes an... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7029703 | Composition for promoting healthy bone structure A dietary supplement for benefitting human bone health includes a calcium source, a source of vitamin D activity, and an osteoblast stimulant. A preferred calcium source is microcrystalline hydroxyapatite, which also contains protein (mostly collagen), phosphorus, f... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7018464 | Body pigment and process for preparing the same A body pigment with a good skin feel for cosmetics is provided which has an appropriate crumbling property and combines slipping property and adhesiveness without compromising oil absorption. The body pigment is comprised of a metal-containing compound and has a str... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6881424 | Highly acidic metalated organic acid A highly acidic metalated organic acid composition and its preparation. The acidic composition can be prepared by mixing a monovalent or polyvalent cation and an organic acid in the presence of a strong oxyacid, wherein the resultant acidic composition is less corro... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6863904 | Compositions and methods for prophylactic and therapeutic supplementation of nutrition in subjects The present invention relates to compositions without added iron and methods for prophylactic nutritional supplementation and therapeutic nutritional supplementation. Specifically, the method involves administering to an individual a composition comprising carotenoi... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6846837 | Topical administration of basic antifungal compositions to treat fungal infections of the nails Methods and topical pharmaceutical formulations are provided for the treatment of nail fungus (onychomycosis). The invention involves a pharmacologically active antifungal agent, plus a pharmaceutically acceptable base in a formulation having a pH of 7.5 to about 13... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6841172 | Method for iron delivery to a patient by transfer from dialysate The invention relates to methods and compositions for delivering iron to an iron-deficient patient, more particularly, to methods whereby an iron complex comprising divalent or trivalent ionic iron complexed with one or more low molecular weight anions is administer... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6841551 | Brain, spinal, and nerve injury treatment A treatment for brain, spinal and nerve injury comprising use of a substance P receptor antagonist optionally in combination with a magnesium compound. There is also provided a formulation for use in this treatment comprising a substance P receptor antagonist and a ... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6835398 | Method of administering high-dose, oral magnesium for treatment of chronic pain syndrome of erythromelalgia A method of treating patients, particularly for pain and/or symptoms of erythromelalgia, and other neurovascular or neuropathic disorders, etc. involves administering high doses of magnesium. The magnesium is introduced through several daily administrations, totalin... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6827766 | Decontaminating systems containing reactive nanoparticles and biocides Improved area decontamination products and methods of use thereof are provided which include reactive nanoparticles (e.g., metal oxides, hydroxides and mixtures thereof) with one or more biocides and a liquid carrier for the nanoparticles and biocide(s). The product... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6773726 | Method and kit for increasing the chances of conceiving a child having a desired gender A method is provided to take advantage of naturally occurring factors that influence gender selection in such a way as to create a bias to conceive a specific gender. This is accomplished by teaching a woman how to recognize the various stages of her menstrual cycle... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6767548 | Gel inhibited liquid carrier for a biocide containing a carbodiimide and an emulsifier mixture This invention relates to a biocidal composition resistant to the formation of a gel and to the method for stabilizing a concentrate containing, in addition to the biocide, a carbodiimide, a lipophilic/hydrophilic emulsifier mixture having a HLB of 6 to 20 and optio... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6756060 | Anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial uses for bioactive glass compositions Compositions and methods for treating wounds to significantly reduce the healing time, reduce the incidence of scar formation, improve the success of skin grafts, reduce the inflammatory response and providing anti-bacterial treatments to a patient in need thereof, ... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6749864 | Stabilized pharmaceutical composition The pharmaceutical composition of the invention, which comprises a benzimidazole compound of the formula wherein R1 is hydrogen, alkyl, halogen, cyano, carboxy, carboalkoxy, carboalkoxyalkyl, carbamoyl, carbam... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6692772 | Prevention of in-stent thrombosis and complications after arterial angioplasty with stent placement using magnesium Treatment with magnesium produces a inhibition of acute stent thrombosis under high-shear flow conditions without any hemostatic or significant hemodynamic complications.... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6692775 | Bactericidal gel and method for treating burns and dermal lesions A gel formulation is combined with a bactericidal concentrate which is a liquid mixture of about 1000 parts by volume of ultra pure water having an electrical resistance of 16-26 megohms, total dissolved solids of less than 0.04 parts per million and a sp... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6689392 | Methods and compositions for controlling plant pathogen A composition for controlling growth of pathological organisms on a plant, said composition comprises an effective amount of one or more of metal ion(s); one or more of chelating agent(s); and phosphorous acid, and/or salt or hydrate thereof, said composi... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6685969 | Treatment for ectoparasites Ectoparasites, such as fleas, ticks, mites and lice, are removed from a human or animal host after applying a composition that causes the temperature of the treated area to become higher or lower than normal. In one embodiment, treatment is effected by ap... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6676974 | Bioactive hexane fraction from Vetiveria zizanioides The present invention relates a hexane bioactive fraction and obtained from the roots of an aromatic plant named Vetiveria zizanioides commonly found in India for inhibiting the growth of drug resistant bacterial infections in humans and animals; also rel... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6669928 | Periodontal composition The present invention provides a periodontal composition compounded to include at least one alkaline agent to render a gel or paste having a pH of at least 9.0 to 11.0, and preferably 9.5 to 10.0. The preferred alkaline agent included in the composition i... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6663892 | Multiple portion tablet A solid orally administrable pharmaceutical dosage form for the treatment of gastric disorders includes a first portion containing a therapeutically effective amount of a histamine H2 -receptor antagonist, and a second portion immediately adjac... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6589564 | Use of magnesium based products for the treatment of neoplastic diseases A method of treating solid neoplastic diseases is disclosed, which involves administering to a host in need of such treatment an effective amount of a pharmaceutically acceptable magnesium salt or complex, which can be a pharmaceutically acceptable inorga... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6565891 | Nutritional supplement for children A multinutrient nutritional supplement is provided that is designed to be most effective in optimizing health, increasing the immunity and decreasing the instances and severity of infection particularly among children.... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6562378 | Nutritional supplement for adolescents A multinutrient nutritional supplement is provided that is designed to be most effective in optimizing health, increasing the immunity and decreasing the instances and severity of infection particularly among adolescents.... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6541421 | Buffered phosphorus containing solution This invention relates to a buffered phosphorus containing solution comprising at least one phosphorus compound selected from the group consisting of phosphorous acid, hypophosphorous acid, polyphosphorous acid polyhypophosphorous acid, and salts thereof.... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6541038 | Method for treating wood with a metal-containing treating agent and wood treated thereby A method for treating wood, characterized by impregnating wood with a metal-containing treating agent containing lignin and/or lignin derivatives and a metal, a metal compound, and/or a metal ion and oxidizing and/or macromolecularizing of the lignin and/... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6541040 | Mixture for use as wound dressing The invention relates to a mixture for use as wound dressing, which comprises: a) paraffins complying with DAB and/or synthetic waxes selected from the group consisting of montan waxes, petroleum waxes, Fischer-Tropsch waxes, polyolefin waxes, petrolatum,... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6537590 | Solution and the method of making the same for the treatment of osteoarthritis A solution and the method of making the same for the treatment of osteoarthritis for treating symptoms of osteoarthritic conditions. The solution and the method of making the same for the treatment of osteoarthritis includes magnesium oxide; ethylenediami... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6521256 | Stabilized pharmaceutical composition The pharmaceutical composition of the invention, which comprises a benzimidazole compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R1 is hydrogen, alkyl, halogen, cyanot carboxy, carboalkoxy, carboalkoxyalkyl, carbamoyl, carbamoylalkyl, hydroxy, alkoxy,... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6514537 | Magnesium citrate solution A magnesium citrate oral solution comprising citric acid in an amount greater than 10% weight/volume; magnesium hydroxide in an amount ranging from about 1.5-5% weight/volume; and water. Most preferably, the citric acid is present in an amount of about 10... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6495168 | Nutritional supplements formulated from bioactive materials This invention relates, generally, to nutritional supplements which contain bioactive glass. These supplements are useful in both veterinary and human contexts. The compositions of the subject invention can be used to achieve a number of advantageous resu... | 12/17/2002 |
