Abstract:
A set of styli comprised of a shaped memory or elastic metal are disclosed wherein each stylus has a different preformed curvatures for use with a cutting device for performing a selective discectomy. The device is inserted at a point chosen from contralateral, anterior or anterolateral relative to a herniation site. Once the cutting device is inserted its cutting window is moved to the desired position by inserting a first stylus having an appropriate curvature and moving the device, removing the stylus, inserting a second stylus with a different curvature relative to the first stylus before or after moving the device. By using a plurality of styli with different curvatures and using positioning movements the cutting window is positioned at the site of herniation and a selective discectomy is carried out.
Abstract:
This invention relates generally to formulations, compositions, aerosols and kits used to provide habitual tobacco users with products, methods and apparatus to reduce and eventually terminate their dependence on nicotine containing products. More specifically, the invention relates to a nicotine-based medicament and dosage forms thereof formulated in such a way as to effectively reduce or eliminate the sensations of craving associated with addictive nicotine use.
Abstract:
Methods for formulating immediate and sustained release 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:
A method and system for delivering a neurotoxin into the body of a subject is disclosed. The method includes sequentially applying one or more arrays of micro needles on a portion of the skin of the subject that requires treatment. The micro needles are pre-coated with the neurotoxin. The sequential application of the one or more arrays of micro needles on the portion of the skin of the subject results in delivery of the neurotoxin into the subject.
Abstract:
A method is disclosed whereby levels of calcium, phosphate and parathyroid hormone are measured in a patient. The patient is treated with a formulation comprising a compound having phosphotonin activity and thereafter measurements are made again. Dosing of the formulation is adjusted based on measurements with measuring, administering and adjusting dosing continually repeated as needed.
Abstract:
Formulations and kits used to promote biological processes to form or regenerate new hard tissues such as bones, cartilage, and/or dental tissues are disclosed. The formulation comprises a carrier and two or more proteins and enhances biological activities of a hard tissue growth and differentiation factor characterized by specific and selective upregulation and/or extension of the retention time of the intracellular enzymes and signaling molecules that play important roles to proliferate, differentiate, maturate, and/or mineralize the hard tissue forming cells.
Abstract:
A method and a system for producing the method are disclosed whereby irreversible electroporation pulses are produced across an area of target tissue. A medical imaging device is used to create an image of the irreversible electroporation in real time thereby making it possible to determine the area of electroporation and the extent of results obtained and to adjust the positioning of electrodes and/or the current as needed based on the image being viewed.
Abstract:
Oral formulation of creatine derivative and in particular creatine esters and more particularly ethyl esters of creatine are described. The formulations comprise a phosphate such as dicalcium phosphate, a biodegradable polymer such as a polyvinyl pyrrolidine and a starch. The formulation may further comprise other excipients such as metal salt of a stearate, e.g. magnesium stearates. The formulation is produced as flowable particles with a sieve size of about 20 to 60 which particles are coated with a shellac to mask taste, avoid moisture uptake, and extend shelf life.
Abstract:
Infectious proteins such as prions present in a sample are amplified by adding a recombinant form (or portion thereof) of the infectious protein to the sample. The sample with the recombinant protein therein is maintained under cell free conditions which promote amplification for 20 hours or less and then assayed for the infectious protein.
Abstract:
Platelets are concentrated from the blood of a patient. The platelets are treated by a method such as ultrasound or agitation to obtain platelet releasate. The releasate as a whole or a component thereof is formulated into an injectable formulation which is administered to the same patient the platelets were extracted from in order to treat the patient's cancer.