Abstract:
A method of making a count probe for counting particles comprises the following steps. A count wafer is formed along with a core member having an opening for accepting the count wafer. The count wafer is applied to the opening in the core member to form an interference fit between the count wafer and the core member. After application of the count wafer to the opening in the core member, the core member is annealed to relieve stress in the core member.
Abstract:
Methods of using a disposable reagent pack (10) with an analytical instrument to analyze a blood sample are provided. According to one embodiment, a disposable reagent pack (10) comprising a sample well (120), a lysing solution well (28, 118), and a red blood cell analytic sample well (22, 112) is used. A blood sample is placed into the sample well (120) and the red blood cell analytic sample well (22, 112). Fluid is selectively transferred between the sample well (120) and the lysing solution well (118). Both the lysing solution well (28, 118) and the red blood cell analytic sample well (22, 112) are simultaneously presented to the analytical instrument for analysis.
Abstract:
Provided is a highly reliable method to predict the beginning and/or ending of the fertile period for a female for each menstrual cycle. The methods and means provided advantageously address the day-to-day, cycle-to-cycle, and women-to-women variability in fertility hormone levels by analyzing the measurements of serial hormone concentrations in the midst of daily hormonal variations to determine when an actual and significant increase in the concentration of the monitored hormone has begun. Thus the present disclosure is directed to a method that combines existing hormone assay methods with calculation procedures to optimize the predictive values of daily hormonal changes. In this way a reliable and useful prediction of the fertile period is achieved with the concomitant assurance that the beginning and/or end of the fertile period has been reached so that such declarations are sufficient to provide both fertility enhancement and contraceptive utility.
Abstract:
A bi-directional cracking valve that can be selectively opened. Bi-directional cracking valve (10, 70) is formed using an elastomeric membrane (34). Centered within the elastomeric membrane is a slit (36) that remains closed, blocking fluid flow through the device until a differential pressure across the elastomeric membrane exceeds a predefined cracking pressure, sufficient to force fluid through the slit. The elastomeric membrane is an integral part of an elastomeric cylinder (28), which is mounted in a valve carrier (12). The valve carrier includes ports disposed at opposite ends and the ports are adapted to couple to tubing. An operator can selectively enable fluid flow through the device by squeezing side tabs (40, 42) disposed on opposite sides of the elastomeric membrane together, forcing the slit open. A latch (46) is provided to keep the bi-directional cracking valve in an open state.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which are potent antagonists of PAF and are useful in the treatment of PAF-related disorders including asthma, shock, respiratory distress syndrome, acute inflammation, transplanted organ rejection, gastrointestinal ulceration, allergic skin diseases, delayed cellular immunity, parturition, fetal lung maturation, and cellular differentiation.
Abstract:
Novel macrolide compounds, semisynthetic analogs of Rapamycin, of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, amides and prodrugs thereof, processes for the preparation of the compounds of the invention, intermediates useful in these processes, a pharmaceutical composition, and a method of treating immunomodulatory disorders are disclosed.
Abstract:
Intermediates and processes are disclosed which are useful for the preparation of a substantially pure compound of formula (3), wherein R6 and R7 are each hydrogen or R6 and R7 are independently selected from (i), wherein Ra and Rb are independently selected from hydrogen, loweralkyl and phenyl and Rc, Rd and Re are independently selected from hydrogen, loweralkyl, trifluoromethyl, alkoxy, halo and phenyl; and (ii) wherein the naphthyl ring is unsubstituted or substituted with one, two or three substituents independently selected from loweralkyl, trifluoromethyl, alkoxy and halo; or R6 is as defined above and R7 is R7aOC (O)-wherein R7a is loweralkyl or benzyl; or R6 and R7 taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded are (a) or (b), wherein Rf, Rg, Rh and Ri are independently selected from hydrogen, loweralkyl, alkoxy, halogen and trifluoromethyl and R8 is hydrogen or -C(O)R" wherein R" is loweralkyl, alkoxy, benzyloxy or phenyl wherein the phenyl ring is unsubstituted or substituted with one, two or three substituents independently selected from loweralkyl, trifluoromethyl, alkoxy and halo; or an acid addition salt thereof.
Abstract:
A disposable reaction vessel for performing nucleic acid amplification assay. The disposable reaction vessel has a penetrable cap that can be penetrated by an automated pipettor to aspirate a portion of an amplified reaction product. The disposable reaction vessel contains the reagents necessary to perform a nucleic acid amplification assay. A patient speciment is added to the unit dose reagents in the disposable reaction vessel and the penetrable cap is closed. The disposable reaction vessel containing the reaction mixture and the specimen undergoes amplification, typically by placing it in a thermal cycler. After amplification the intact disposable reaction vessel is transferred to an automated analyzer where an automated pipettor penetrates the closure membrane and aspirates a portion of the amplified sample for further processing, without removal of the reaction vessel cap. This avoids the generation of potentially contaminating aerosols or droplets.
Abstract:
A parenteral solution container having a dual use access port used for both the administration of fluids to a patient as well as for the addition of fluids to the container, includes a generally cylindrical wall with an axial passage therethrough. A fluid-tight sealing means, having a reseal member that includes a slit therein to enable the reseal member to be pierced with a blunt, metal cannula, or sharp needle is removably attached to the dual use access port. When the dual use access port is used in its fluid addition capacity, the reseal member is attached to the wall and a blunt cannula is passed through the reseal member. Once the blunt cannula has been completely inserted, fluids may be added to the container. To use the dual use access port in its administration capacity, the sealing means is completely removed from the wall. A piercing pin is inserted into the wall creating a fluid-tight seal so that fluids may be administered to a patient.
Abstract:
A pharmaceutical composition is disclosed which comprises a solution of an HIV protease inhibiting compound in a pharmaceutically acceptable organic solvent comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable alcohol. The composition can optionally comprise a pharmaceutically acceptable acid or a combination of pharmaceutically acceptable acids. The solution can optionally be encapsulated in hard gelating capsule or soft elastic gelating capsules. The solution can optionally be granulated with a pharmaceutically acceptable granulating agent.