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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7935689 | Compounds for the treatment of metabolic disorders Agents useful for the treatment of various metabolic disorders, such as insulin resistance syndrome, diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome, hyperlipidemia, fatty liver disease, cachexia, obesity, atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis are disclosed, compound of the form... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7417037 | Compositions and methods of treatment for inflammatory diseases Inflammatory bowel diseases are represented by two idiopathic disorders, which include ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Ulcerative colitis is restricted to the colon and involves uncertain and inflammation of the lining (mucosa) of the large intestine. Crohn'... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7326809 | Salts of 4- or 5-aminosalicylic acid The present invention provides L-arginine salts of 4- or 5-aminosalicylic acid, and a pharmaceutical composition containing these L-arginine salts of 4- or 5-aminosalicylic acid as active ingredients, useful for the treatment of an inflammatory condition of the GI t... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7323452 | Method for the accelerated in vivo removal of ethanol A method for accelerating the process of removing ethanol from the blood through the use of certain additives that accelerate the metabolic oxidation of ethanol, and others which in addition act as catalysts or “pseudo” enzymes for the oxidation. These additives... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7189406 | Composition and method for treating skin A two-step method for the topical treatment of skin aging and acne and the improvement of skin appearance is disclosed. Compositions for use in this method and a kit containing such compositions are also disclosed. The compositions and methods are effective but gent... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7147872 | Environmentally compatible processes compositions and materials treated thereby Environmentally friendly processes for prevention of qualitative deterioration and quantitative loss of plant matter and foodstuffs, during all stages of storage and handling, including pre- and post-harvest, pre- and post-planting, distribution and marketing involv... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7144879 | Substituted metal-phthalocyanines, their preparation and the use thereof The present invention is directed to metal-phthalocyanines of general formula (I) to the corresponding conjugates, the processes for their preparation and use in the photodynamic therapy of microbial infections (viral, bacterial and mycotic), tumor, pre-cancerous an... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7138472 | High molecular weight polymers containing pendant salicylic acid groups for clarifying bayer process liquors A high molecular weight, water-soluble polymer comprising pendant salicylic acid groups and having a weight average molecular weight of at least about 2,000,000 daltons and use of the polymer for clarifying red mud-containing liquors generated in the Bayer process f... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7135197 | Stable pharmaceutical composition useful for treating gastrointestinal disorders The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising at least one pharmaceutically acceptable bismuth-containing compound, at least one pharmaceutically acceptable non-clay-derived suspending agent, and water. The suspension exhibits reduced upward... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7056903 | Carboxylic acid derivatives as IP antagonists This invention relates to compounds which are generally IP receptor antagonists and which are represented by Formula I: wherein: R1, R2, and R3 ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7029706 | Composition for the treatment of cutaneous mycosis The inventions relates to the use of silica in the formulation of antifungal composition for the treatment of cutaneous mycoses, and method to manufacture an antifungal powder with boric acid and silica. ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7030147 | Combinations comprising an antidiarrheal agent and an epothilone or an epothilone derivative Epothilone derivatives are co-administered with an antidiarrheal agent, e.g., a DPP-IV inhibitor, in the treatment of a proliferative disease. ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7005517 | Paramagnetic metal-phthalocyanine complex compounds and contrast agent using the same The present invention provides a novel paramagnetic metal-phthalocyanine complexes and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are useful as contrast agents for MRI(Magnetic Resonance Imaging), diagnostic X-ray imaging and computed tomography(CT). Th... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6964782 | Stable hydrogen peroxide compositions, products and methods of use Disclosed are several preferred embodiments of hydrogen peroxide which are packaged with ease of use and extended shelf-life in mind. The embodiments include foam, mist, gel, and disposable towelette forms of H2O2. Optional ingredients of topic... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6953571 | Cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition for topical use to prevent or differ androgenetic alopecia A cosmetic-pharmaceutical composition for topical use against human alopecia containing a pool of enzymes of the specific hydroxisteroido-dehydrogenase group in the presence of nicotinamido-adenine-dinucleotide coenzyme and a vasodilator, the whole being complexed w... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6903082 | Methods of treating inflammatory conditions of the gastrointestinal tract using 4-APAA and compositions thereof Compounds are disclosed having the structure of Formula I: where R1, R3, and R4 are independently hydrogen or C1 to C4 alkyl, and R2 is: | 06/07/2005 |
| 6855341 | Anti-viral compositions and methods of making and using the anti-viral compositions Disclosed are anti-viral compositions containing at least one zinc compound and at least one phenolic antioxidant (and optionally other ingredients), and a pharmaceutical carrier. Also disclosed are methods of treating lesionous symptoms of a viral infection involvi... | 02/15/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6833362 | Method and composition for the accelerated in vivo removal of ethanol A composition for accelerating the disposal of ethanol from bodily fluid. Certain additives can accelerate the metabolic oxidation of ethanol, and others in addition act as catalysts or “pseudo” enzymes for the oxidation. Additives include the oxidant Nicotinami... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6825184 | 1,4-Disubstituted benzo-fused urea compounds Disclosed are compounds of the formulas (I) & (II) shown below which are active as anti-inflammatory agents. Also disclosed are methods of using and making such compounds. wherein G, X, A and Q are described herein. | 11/30/2004 |
| 6783767 | Low temperature disinfectant/sterilant for medical devices and topical applications A powder composition which reacts in water to form in situ peroxycarboxylic acids at an anti-microbially effective concentration. Importantly, its utility is both for topical anti-microbial application and for effective low temperature disinfection/sterilization of ... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6730329 | Zinc containing compositions for anti-viral use One aspect of the invention relates to anti-viral composition containing at least one zinc compound and at least one phenolic antioxidant (and optionally other ingredients such as at least one analgesic) at least one hydrocarbyl containing compound, and water. Anoth... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6669903 | Bactericidal or bacteriostatic method Sterilization or bacteriostasis is carried out using cellulose acetate. The cellulose acetate exhibits an excellent antibacterial property with respect to fungi such as Trichophyton, etc. and bacteria such as, for example, enteropathogenic Escherichia col... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6511968 | Combination therapy for treating, preventing, or reducing the risks associated with acute coronary ischemic syndrome and related conditions The invention provides a method for treating, preventing, or reducing the risk of developing a condition selected from the group consisting of acute coronary ischemic syndrome, thrombosis, thromboembolism, thrombotic occlusion and reocclusion, restenosis,... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6475526 | Zinc containing compositions for anti-viral use One aspect of the invention relates to anti-viral composition containing at least one zinc compound and at least one phenolic antioxidant (and optionally other ingredients such as at least one analgesic) at least one hydrocarbyl containing compound, and w... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6451356 | Antibacterial composition comprising oenostacin from oenothera biennis The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for treating bacterial infections in patients comprising an effective amount of 3.5-dihydroxy-4-pent-4'-enoyl-1'-oxymethylbenzoic acid (Oenostacin) isolated from Oenothera biennis.... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6440406 | Attractant for monitoring and control of adult scarabs The present invention provides a composition for attracting scarabs. Liquid and solid formulations are provided, along with methods for their use, for controlling or eliminating scarabs, and/or protecting plants susceptible to scarab damage.... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6251887 | 17ଲ-aryl(arylmethyl)oxy(thio)alkyl-androstane derivatives The invention relates to 17ଲ-aryl(arylmethyl)oxy(thio)alkyl-androstane derivatives having general formula (I), wherein R1 is (H,OR), (H,OSO3 H) or NOR; with R being H, (C1-6)alkyl or (C1-6)acyl; each of R | 06/26/2001 |
| 6232341 | Topical pharmaceutical compositions for healing wounds The present invention provides a topical pharmaceutical composition for wound healing, which comprises (a) borneol and (b) bismuth subgallate in effective amounts. The topical pharmaceutical composition is capable of enhancing wound healing with minor irr... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6201022 | Methods for treating neurotransmitter-mediated pain syndromes by topically administering an omega fatty acid Methods are disclosed for treating neurotransmitter-mediated pain syndromes such as fibromyalgia. Such methods include topically administering an effective amount of a composition containing an omega fatty acid in combination with a carrier or diluent. Th... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6127352 | Pharmaceutical compositions with analgesics containing codeine Compositions for the relief of pain containing acetyl salicylic acid or acetaminophen as a peripherally acting analgesic and codeine as a centrally acting agent.... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6124275 | Methods and compositions for controlling a pest population The invention is directed to a method for controlling a pest population using a composition comprising a benzyl ester of an aromatic acid or aliphatic acid or a salicylate. Methods and compositions for controlling a pest population are provided. The compo... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6110906 | Androgen derivatives for use in the inhibition of sex steroid activity Methods for treating sex steroid-dependent diseases by inhibiting sex steroid activity include administration of novel compounds which include an androgenic nucleus substituted at a ring carbon with at least one substituent specified herein. Such compound... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6074634 | Feeding attractant and stimulant for adult control of noctuid and/or other lepidopteran species The present invention provides an composition for attracting noctuid and/or other lepidopteran species. Liquid and solid formulations are provided, along with methods for their use, for controlling or eliminating noctuid and/or other lepidopteran species,... | 06/13/2000 |
| 5972987 | Method for removing nits from hair A method for removing lice eggs from the hair of an infested human or animal using a nit-visualizing composition. The composition involves the use of certain dyes which have an affinity to the surface of nits, to thereby enable a second individual to more... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5948443 | Acetylsalicylic acid and micronutrient supplementation for nutritional losses and coronary heart disease The present invention pertains generally to the field of Public Health, including the prevention and treatment of coronary heart disease which is currently the first cause of death in the American population. More specifically, the present invention conce... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5919776 | Substituted aminoquinolines as modulators of chemokine receptor activity The present invention is directed to aminoquinolines of Formula I: ##STR1## (wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 are defined herein) which are useful as modulators of chemokine receptor activity. In particular, thes... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5891451 | Skin treatment with salicylic acid esters A method and composition is provided for treating skin conditions including those arising from dermatologic disorders, chronoaging and environmental abuse. Non-ring esterified C11 -C30 alkyl or alkenyl esters of salicylic acid are us... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5827543 | Methods and compositions for the prevention and treatment of urogenital disorders The subject invention encompasses methods for prevention and treatment of a human or lower animal subject having a urogenital disorder caused or mediated by one or more parasitic protozoa comprising administering to the subject bismuth and one or more ant... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5716648 | Compositions for use in the regulation of subnormal pH values in the intestinal tract and for treatment of bowel diseases Compositions for use in the regulation of subnormal pH values in intestinal tract and for treatment of bowel diseases. The compositions comprise a coating and a substantially insoluble alkaline material confined within said coating, the composition being ... | 02/10/1998 |
