摘要:
This invention is a method for cryogenic treatment of a lesion (20) which comprises the steps of delivering a fluoro-chemical liquid to the lesion (20), placing at least one cryoprobe (26) into the lesion (20), and circulating a cryogenic fluid causing an ice ball (30) to form in a vicinity around the cryoprobe (26), wherein the ice ball (30) obliterates at least a portion of the lesion (20). The fluoro-chemical liquid is utilized to augment the cryosurgical procedure and is perfused or injected into and/or around the lesion site prior and/or during the application of a cryprobe (26) to the site. In one embodiment of the invention, the fluoro-chemical liquid acts as a contrast agent to enhance real time medical imaging of the lesion area and modifies the environment in and around the lesion area. In another embodiment of the invention, the fluoro-chemical liquid augments cryosurgical procedures by controlling the size and shape of ice balls (30) formed during the cryosurgical procedures. In this embodiment, a fluoro-chemical liquid with a properly chosen thermal conductivity and freezing point is utilized. Depending on the thermal properties chosen, the liquid either augments freezing of the target area and/or promotes thermal conduction to freeze larger areas, or limits the freezing of the target area and reduces thermal conduction. In an non-cryoprobe embodiment, the liquid is cooled to a temperature below the freezing point of the biological tissue. The cooled liquid is then infused into or around the cystic lesion to produce ablation.
摘要:
A controlled release tablet including a pharmaceutical agent and an excipient. The excipient includes at least about 50 % of a water swellable polymer and a lubricant. The water swellable polymer is chosen such that the swelling rate of the polymer is equal to the dissolution rate of the swollen polymer. The excipient may also include such other ingredients as diluents, fillers, binders and other pharmacologically inactive compounds. The polymer is chosen with the pharmaceutical agent in mind such that the tablet will be fully dissolved at the same time that the last of the pharmaceutical agent is released.
摘要:
A container (10, 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, 10E) for a liquid crystal cumulative dosimeter including a resilient outer body (12, 12A, 12B, 12C, 12D, 12E) sealed to confine a first liquid crystal composition constituent (14, 14A, 14B, 14C, 14D, 14E) and a second liquid crystal composition constituent (16, 16A, 16B, 16C, 16D, 16E) and having at least one transparent section (20) to permit observation of the color of the confined composition, and a barrier (30) contained completely within and physically unattached to the outer body for separating the first constituent from the second constituent, whereby disruption of the barrier allows the first constituent to mix with the second constituent. The barrier is formed by using air bubbles. Methods of manufacturing the various containers shown and processes of using those containers are also disclosed.
摘要:
Synthetic analogs of 2',5'-oligoadenylate wherein the aglycon, ribosyl moiety and/or terminal nucleoside have been modified are effective therapeutic agents, particularly against HIV infection. The analogs are utilized in compositions for the treatment of disorders characterized by 2-5A pathway defects.
摘要:
Melanoma is treated by administering oligonucleotides having a nucleotide sequence complementary to at least a portion of the mRNA transcript of the human c-myb gene. These 'antisense' oligonucleotides are hybridizable to the c-myb mRNA transcript.
摘要:
This invention pertains to the use of a degassed perfluorocarbon ('PFC') liquid as a method of removing gas emboli from parts of a patient's body cava. Moreover, the invention can be used as a method of imaging parts of a patient's body cava. Furthermore, the invention can also be used as a way of delivering biological agents to parts of a patient's body cava which contain or are surrounded by gas emboli and/or which are to be imaged. In this invention, a degassed PFC liquid is delivered to a region within the patient's body cava which contains gas emboli and/or which is to be imaged. If gas emboli are present, the degassed liquid is permitted to absorb at least a portion of the emboli. Thereafter, the emboli-containing liquid is removed from the patient or is used as an imaging agent. If gas emboli are not present, the site is imaged before the degassed liquid reaches atmospheric equilibrium. Thereafter, the liquid is removed from the patient. Moreover, by mixing a biological agent with the degassed PFC liquid, the mixture can be used as a way of topically treating parts within a patient's body cava. Furthermore, by regulating the temperature of the degassed liquid, it can also be used as a way of hypo- or hyperthermically treating the patient.
摘要:
L'invention se rapporte à une infection virale que l'on inhibe chez les mammifères en leur administrant des dérivés 2-5A métaboliquement stables de 2'-5'-oligoadénylate non toxique qui ont un double effet thérapeutique. Les composés activent l'endoribonucléase RNase L intracellulaire latente, 2-5A-dépendante, et inhibent également l'action des ADN polymérases virales. L'invention concerne également des conjugués des dérivés 2-5A utilisés dans les traitements thérapeutiques.