Abstract:
The use of one or more of the 6-desaturated or higher EFAs of each of the n-6 and n-3 series for the manufacture of a medicament for use in the treatment of post-viral fatigue syndrome (otherwise known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)).
Abstract:
A pharmaceutical composition of GLA or DGLA and bioavailable selenium, optionally also with an 18:4 or higher n-3 EFA and/or bioavailable zinc.
Abstract:
The anti-viral effectiveness of conventional anti-viral agents such as acylovir, idoxuridine, vidarabine etc. is enhanced by formulation or administration with a physiologically acceptable lithium salt.
Abstract:
Composition and use of .gamma.-linolenic acid and related materails with ascorbic acid, or ethyl alcohol, or an opiate antagonist such as naloxone, nalorphine or levallorphan, for treating alcoholism or moderating the effects of taking alcohol.
Abstract:
Compositions and use of .gamma.-linolenic acid and related materials with (i) zinc, .beta.-lactam antibiotics or other materials enhancing physiological 1-series PG synthesis and/or (ii) colchicine, Vinca alkaloids or other materials enhancing physiological synthesis of thromboxane A2, for treatment of inflammatory disorders.
Abstract:
A method for the treatment or prophylaxis of angina pectoris or myocardial infarction which consists of administering indomethacin or chloroquine. It has been found that angina pectoris and myocardial infarction may be susceptible to treatment by administration of substances which will inhibit the synthesis or action of prostaglandins, which it is believed to be the effect of administering indomethacin or chloroquine.
Abstract:
This invention relates to the administration of arachidonic acid or docosahexaenoic acid or precursors thereof to children or pregnant women for the treatment or prevention of dyspraxia.
Abstract:
A composition comprises a polyunsaturated fatty acid, in particular an essential fatty acid of the n-6 series (linoleic acid or its metabolites) or the n-3 series (alpha-linolenic acid and its metabolites), together with a drug that taken alone has a side-effect of sensitizing the skin to light, in particular a porphyrin or tetracycline or Benoxaprofen, alone or in a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent or carrier, the composition reducing that sensitization.