Abstract:
Methods of tissue passivation are described herein for use in preserving normal tissue architecture, reducing post-surgical inflammation, and reducing or preventing the development of pathogenic collagen bundles and adhesions following surgical procedures (e.g., grafting, implanting).
Abstract:
Therapeutic formulations adapted for positive-pressure application for controlling biological fluid at a desired site in a subject, absorbent articles comprising therapeutic formulations, and anti-infective devices coated with therapeutic formulations, said formulations comprising about 25% to about 99% by weight liquid-crystal forming compound and 0% to about 75% by weight' solvent. In addition, methods of using said formulations including methods for controlling biological fluid at a desired site in a subject, methods for controlling blood loss, and methods for facilitating effective closure of a vascular wound or incision site at a desired site in a subject are disclosed, the methods comprising administering particular formulations comprising liquid-crystal forming compounds and solvents that are described herein.
Abstract:
The present invention describes various devices and methods wherein a cytostatic antiproliferative drug, either alone or in combination with other drugs, is placed between internal body tissues to prevent the formation of scar tissue and/or adhesions during healing of a wound or surgical site. Specific devices to achieve this administration include, but are not limited to, a permanent implant or a biodegradable material having an attached antiproliferative drug such as sirolimus. These antiproliferative drugs may be combined with other drugs including, but not limited to, antiplatelets, antithrombotics or anticoagulants. The present invention also contemplates methods to a reduce scar tissue and/or adhesions or adhesion formation at an anastomosis site. In particular, a cytostatic antiproliferative drug is administered to an arteriovenous shunt anastomoses in patients having end-stage renal disease.
Abstract:
The present invention includes methods for the inhibition of post-operative adhesion formation between tissue surfaces in a body cavity having been subjected to a surgical procedure, which methods involve administering Tranilast, or an analog thereof, directly to tissue surfaces in the body cavity in amounts and under conditions effective to inhibit formation of adhesions, and to delivery vehicles and compositions suitable for use for local, non-systemic administration of a drug to the body and directly to tissue within a body cavity having been subjected to a surgical procedure.
Abstract:
Described herein are composites that inhibit or reduce adhesion between two or more tissues. Also described herein are methods of using the composites.
Abstract:
Medical devices are disclosed, comprising biodegradable guide channels for use in repair and regeneration of nerve tissue. The guide channels comprise interlaced threads embedded in a matrix optionally containing active factors, wherein both the matrix and the threads comprise biocompatible and bioabsorbable esters of hyaluronic acid.
Abstract:
Compositions and methods are described for preventing or reducing protein loss due to protein aggregation, denaturation, and absorption to surfaces. Also described are compositions and methods for preventing or reducing the fouling or clogging of medical devices that come into contact with blood, such as catheters. Also described are methods to treat diseases caused by activation of the microvasculature.