The present inventions are directed to novel aqueous compositions comprising a copolymer having water-soluble units and pendant catechols, said composition adapted for use on mammalian tissue and ...

The present disclosure relates to methods for treating or preventing rejection of solid organ transplants by administering prostacyclin (PGI2) or a prostacyclin analog.

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) have recently identified the use of a generic drug, Cilostazol, for the new indication of coronary artery disease. PDE3A and PDE3B are two ...

The invention relates to cyclic peptide agonists that bind to the mu (morphine) opioid receptor and their use in the treatment of acute and/or chronic pain. Embodiments of the invention are directed ...

The present invention includes compositions that are useful in treating, ameliorating, or preventing nerve agent poisoning. The present invention also includes methods of preventing, treating or ...

The present invention relates to a novel approach to improving the use of wheelchairs by offering the ability for the wheelchair to transition between accommodation for a seated position, and ...

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are inventing medical devices that have strong potential for widespread use. Walkers, comprising light-weight tubular frames which form ...

Methods of treating an adult mammal for an aging-associated impairment are provided. Aspects of the methods include reducing the 2-microglobulin (B2M) level in the mammal in a manner sufficient to ...

A novel gene (EPM2A) that is deleted or mutated in people with Lafora's disease is described. The EPM2A gene encodes a protein having an active catalytic site of a protein tyrosine phosphatase. Many ...

The present invention is directed to a method for preparing 5-nitrotetrazolate using a strongly acidic ionic cation exchange resin that has improve yields over prior art methods. The methods disclosed ...

An apparatus for a microprocessor computer system and method for configuring the same where said microprocessor computer system comprises a processor core and at least one hardware buffer FIFO with ...