Abstract:
Compositions, formulations and methods bio-balance the pH of sterile, sodium chloride inhalation and pulmonary irrigation solutions, such that the solutions are bio-similar to the homeostatic pH state of the Human Airway Surface Liquid (ASL) at 7.4. These solutions are sterile, non-pyrogenic, additive and preservative free, and provided in sterile unit-of-use, blow-fill-seal vials. These solutions are intended for use in the induction of sputum production where sputum production is indicated, such as with Cystic Fibrosis patients and Bronchoalveolar lavage procedures. The solutions can be provided in concentrations from about 1.0 to about 10% sodium chloride in USP / Sterile water. The sodium chloride solutions are homogenous mixtures (complete solutions) that include sterile water, sodium chloride, and sodium bicarbonate as a buffer. The solutions are provided in saline concentrations from 0.045% to 10%, for example, concentrations of 0.9%, 3%, 3.5%, 6%, 7% with a pH of 7.4.
Abstract:
The present invention is a sterile peritoneal dialysis fluid, including an acidic first liquid containing 60.0 to 94.0 g/L of icodextrin and 0 to 2.34 g/L of sodium chloride, and an alkaline second liquid containing an alkaline pH regulator, in which the first liquid after sterilization has a pH of 5.0 to 5.5, the second liquid after sterilization has a pH of 6.5 to 7.5, and a mixture of the first liquid and the second liquid after sterilization has a pH of 6.0 to 7.5. The present invention can provide a peritoneal dialysis fluid containing icodextrin, in which the stability of icodextrin during the heat sterilization and the subsequent storage can be improved to the maximum, and the pH of the peritoneal dialysis fluid is close to the physiological range.
Abstract:
L'invention concerne une composition gazeuse inhalable contenant de l'oxygène (O 2 ) en une proportion supérieure à 50% en volume, destinée à traiter, à minimiser ou à prévenir une crise de migraine chronique chez un malade, ladite composition étant produite sur site, c'est-à-dire au domicile du malade, par un dispositif de production d'oxygène conçu pour produire un flux de gaz contenant plus de 50% d'oxygène à partir d'air.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to methods and compositions for treating pulmonary infection. In particular, the present invention provides nanoemulsion compositions and methods of using the same to treat bacteria associated with biofilms (e.g., found in pulmonary infections). Compositions and methods of the present invention find use in, among other things, clinical (e.g. therapeutic and preventative medicine), industrial, and research applications.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for increasing retrovirus transcription in an infected eukaryotic cell, comprising increasing Wnt pathway signaling in said cell such that transcription of said retrovirus is increased. Also, the present invention relates to a method of treating a subject infected with a retrovirus, said method comprising administering to said subject an activator of the Wnt pathway in an amount that increased Wnt pathway signaling in resting memory CD4+ T cells of said subject such that the retroviral long terminal repeat (LTR) in said cells is activated or de-repressed.