Abstract:
A method is disclosed whereby a formulation is applied to the skin of a patient which may be a human. The formulation is comprised of a carrier and a compound which has a first lipid solubility and a first aqueous solubility. The compound is allowed to permeate the patient's skin and reach viable cells and react in the presence of enzymes of the cells. The reaction results in a compound which has a second lipid solubility which is substantially less than the first lipid solubility and also obtain a second aqueous solubility which is substantially greater than the first aqueous solubility thereby allowing the compound to permeate to viable cells and remain in contact with those cells. The compound may be a nitroxide which aids in modulating adverse effects of reactive oxygen species.
Abstract:
The invention relates generally to the field of medical treatment. More particularly, the invention relates to treating a subject in order to reduce levels of triglycerides or cortisol by the administration of pharmaceutical formulations.
Abstract:
A method of treating a subject which may be a human suffering from epilepsy which may be a form of epilepsy resistant to treatment and particular patients which are resistant to treatment with oral medication. The method involves positioning a catheter device in the subject's brain and infusing a liquid formulation of a drug into a portion of the subject's brain through an infusion lumen at a rate of 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1 ml or less per day ±50%. The infusion may be constant and corrected by aspirating fluid from the patient's brain and testing the aspirated fluid for drug concentration. The rate of infusion by the formulation and the concentration of drug may be adjusted based on patient responsiveness.
Abstract:
Methods of treating intractable epilepsy syndromes by administering a therapeutically effective dose of a therapeutic agent consisting essentially of a single fenfluramine enantiomer which can be either levofenfluramine or dexfenfluramine, are provided. Intractable epilepsy syndromes for which the present invention finds use include but are not limited to Dravet syndrome, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, Doose syndrome, West syndrome and refractory seizures. Also provided are methods of treating a neurodegenerative disease in a subject in need thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions for use in practicing the subject methods are also provided.
Abstract:
A pharmaceutical composition and a method for treating knee and/or hip pain in a patient non-responsive or intolerant to standard analgesic therapy are disclosed. A pharmaceutical composition and a method for reducing risk for developing an arthropathy in a subject receiving an anti-NGF antibody for treatment of knee and/or hip pain are disclosed. Also provided herein are methods for monitoring safety of a treatment of knee and/or hip pain involving administration of an anti-NGF antibody. In certain aspects, the subject has osteoarthritis of the knee and/or hip and the anti-NGF antibody is fasinumab.
Abstract:
The present invention provides monoclonal antigen-binding proteins that bind to the cardiac glycoside marinobufagenin (MBG), and methods of use. In various embodiments of the invention, the antigen-binding proteins are fully human antigen-binding proteins that bind to MBG. In some embodiments, the antigen-binding proteins of the invention are useful for inhibiting or neutralizing MBG activity, thus providing a means of treating or preventing a MBG-associated disease or disorder selected from the group consisting of hypertension, myocardial fibrosis, uremic cardiomyopathy, heart failure, myocardial infarction, renal failure, renal fibrosis and pre-eclampsia.
Abstract:
A monitoring system comprising a monitor that utilizes a vibration sensor to monitor the occurrence and properties of events. The monitor does not require disassembly of the device to be monitored, or interfere with operation of the device monitored and maybe affixed to the exterior of a device to be monitored or a component thereof, or be integrated into the design of the device. The device to be monitored may be a drug delivery device such as an inhaler or autoinjector. The monitoring system includes a display device such as a smartphone or tablet computer for analyzing data related to the device to be monitored usage and displaying information to a user, patient and/or caregiver before, during, and after a usage event such as the inhalation flow rate through an inhaler, and the dose delivered by an injector.
Abstract:
Methods for formulating a liposome comprised of a surfactant and a cryopreservative that can be frozen for long term stability, and upon thawing provides an immediate and sustained release delivery profile. Specific liposome formulations include anti-infectives and delivery of such for treatment of respiratory tract infections and other medical conditions, and devices and formulations used in connection with such are described.
Abstract:
Apparatuses and methods for preparing an injection site on a target organ for enhanced delivery are described. In one embodiment, a drug delivery device, such as an injector, is supplied in a kit with an applicator for topically applied drugs, including anesthetics, vasodilators, and/or absorption enhancers. The applicator may be combined with another function, such as a needle or orifice cap. In another embodiment, the delivery system is supplied with an alignment ring, gripper, or vacuum cup to ensure the delivery device is in contact with and at the desired angle relative to the target organ, and ensures that the delivery device does not move relative to the delivery site during delivery. Also disclosed are topical applicators and topical formulations.