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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7431936 | Proteins involved in cytoadhesion of plasmodium falciparum ring-stage-infected erythrocytes, antibodies which bind to the proteins, and methods for detecting infection, stage of infection and vaccines for protecting against infection The present invention provides the RSP-1 and RSP-2 proteins which are involved in the cytoadhesion of P. falciparum during ring-stage infection of erythrocytes, antibodies which bind to the proteins, methods of screening for a P. falciparum infection, ... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7241808 | Composition for treatment of skin and method for stabilizing the composition A composition for the treatment of skin comprises a carboxylated, acidic amino acid obtained by acidifying an acidic amino acid with a carboxylic acid. The resultant material, which is also referred to as a tricarboxylic acid or an amino fruit acid, has significant ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7132115 | Modified carrier particles for use in dry powder inhalers The invention relates to carrier particles for use in pharmaceutical compositions for the pulmonary administration of medicaments by means of dry powder inhalers. In particular, the invention relates to a novel technological process for obtaining a carrier modified ... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7097859 | Indium supplement compositions and methods therefor A tablet for oral administration of nutritional indium comprises about 10–50 mg indium sulfate, about 4–20 mg caffeine, about 2–10% by weight cocoa powder, and about 5–10% by weight ethyl cellulose, in combination with about 50–150 μg of each of zinc oxid... | 08/29/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7090870 | Dry power inhaler excipient, process for its preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing it A pharmaceutical excipient useful in the formulation of dry powder inhaler compositions comprising a particulate roller-dried anhydrous β-lactose, said β-lactose particles having a size between 50 and 250 micrometers and a rugosity between 1.9 and 2.4, and the so ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7029705 | Nasal hygiene method and composition A method is disclosed of practicing nasal hygiene comprising the steps of applying to a person's nostril a non-irritating hygienic composition consisting essentially of a product of compounding under homogenizing conditions water, 0.01% to 5% by weight, as chlorine ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6958159 | Pharmaceutical gel composition The present invention relates to an improved pharmaceutical composition useful for the topical treatment of burns, cuts, wounds, abrasions and the like, and to methods of treatment of injured body surfaces such as skin. ... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6951651 | CTL epitope analogs We have screened the HCMV-specific T cell clone, 33F4, with a nonamer PS-SCL based on SEQ ID NO: 1, and described a series of analog peptides that are recognized with greater affinity than the native peptide sequence. ... | 10/04/2005 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6830764 | Method for denaturing allergens Application of an alkaline earth metal salt selected from calcium and strontium salts can steadily denature the allergens those exist in the environment without any coloring trouble on the treated material. ... | 12/14/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6793923 | Vaccines with enhanced immune response and methods for their preparation The present invention is concerned with vaccines and their preparation. An effective long-term immune response, especially in mammals, can be produced using a vaccine comprising an antigen encapsulated in liposomes, a suitable adjuvant and a carrier comprising a con... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6696065 | Acellular pertussis vaccines and methods of preparation thereof A multi-component vaccine composition is described comprising acellular pertussis vaccine components, diphtheria toxoid, tetanus toxoid and inactivated poliovirus. The composition also may contain a conjugate of a capsular polysaccharide on Haemophilus in... | 02/24/2004 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6630161 | Adjuvant composition and methods for its use An adjuvant composition which is a stable oil-in-water emulsion comprising a metabolizable oil, one or more surfactants, an antioxidant and a compound to make the emulsion isotonic is described and claimed. The stable emulsion has a hydrophobic-lipophilic... | 10/07/2003 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6447809 | 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), ph... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6423349 | Therapeutic nutrient composition for pre and post elective surgery Compositions comprising glutamine in combination with other nutrients, including N-acetyl-cysteine and Vitamins A, C, E are disclosed. Such compositions can be administered for promoting recovery in patients undergoing elective surgery and for treating mu... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6416790 | Bactericidal concentrate and method for treating burns and dermal lesions The concentrate 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 specific conductance of less than 0.10 microhmo to abo... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6322821 | Veterinary pharmaceutical composition A composition for preventing and treating milk fever in freshening cows, and a method of administering the composition. The basic composition is a mixture of water, calcium chloride, propylene glycol, B vitamins and minerals. The calcium content is lower ... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6284287 | Particulate formulation for administration by inhalation A pharmaceutical formulation for administration by inhalation, a micronized active compound or micronized active compound mixture with a mean particle size of 0.1 μm to 10 μm being applied to a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient having a mean particl... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6197815 | Amino acid chelates to reduce still births and increase birth weight in non-human animals Metal amino acid chelates for animals are beneficial for facilitating and promoting growth by increasing desired metallic ion uptake. The present invention is directed to a process for providing an animal fed additive by preparing metal amino acid chelate... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6159505 | Compositions for the treatment of migraine, containing potassium, magnesium and pyridoxine Compositions for the treatment and prevention of migraine or stress headaches wherein there is supplied a combination of potassium, magnesium and pyridoxine optionally in association with other nutrients and/or simple analgesics.... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6103274 | Pharmaceutical, orally applicable composition A pharmaceutical, orally applicable composition is disclosed, whereby the composition contains at least one antacid active substance as well as more than 45% by weight of a sugar and/or sugar alcohol and between 12% and 35% by weight of water. The composi... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6066342 | Antacid composition An antacid composition containing 20 to 75 weight percent calcium carbonate, 0.1 to 10 weight percent magnesium hydroxide, and 0.5 to 10 weight percent potassium hydroxide is disclosed. A method for neutralizing excess stomach acid by oral administration ... | 05/23/2000 |
| 5976578 | Liquid antacid compositions Liquid antacid compositions containing a tri- or di-ester buffer have a reduced final product pH providing for a more efficacious preservative system and better tasting product without compromising to acid neutralization capacity of the antacid.... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5958464 | Veterinary pharmaceutical composition A composition for preventing and treating milk fever in freshening cows, and a method of administering the composition. The basic composition is a mixture of water, calcium chloride, propylene glycol, B vitamins and minerals. The calcium content is lower ... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5914135 | Liquid antacid compositions Calcium carbonate liquid antacid compositions containing one or more pH adjusting agents to maintain the pH above 9.0, preferably above 9.5. The resultant antacid liquid possesses superior resistance to microbial attack and enhanced taste properties.... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5874065 | Oral anti-acid paste and methods of use The invention describes an oral anti-acid paste comprising anti-acid compound in a slow releasing carrier medium which disperses the anti-acid, and releases the anti-acid from the paste upon contact with the aqueous media such as saliva. The paste can be ... | 02/23/1999 |
