Abstract: Nasal irrigation systems for irrigating and/or rinsing a subject's nasal cavity are disclosed herein. Irrigation fluid may be drawn through the nasal cavity while utilizing a staged treatment procedure which allows for an initial infusion or flushing of irrigation fluid, circulation of the fluid, and subsequent flushing of the effluent from the nasal cavity. The system allows for reversible flow of the fluid during irrigation as well as use of vibration to disrupt debris within the nasal cavity to facilitate the mixing and removal of the debris. Additionally, peristaltic flow of the irrigation fluid may be used to facilitate contact between the fluid and debris during fluid circulation. Moreover, the irrigation fluid may also incorporate air or a gas into the fluid flow to create discrete volumes or boluses of pressured fluid to further facilitate thorough irrigation of the nasal cavity.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a methods and compositions for enhancing the probability that a subject will become pregnant. The method comprises administering to a subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of a linoleic acid active agent, e.g., linoleic acid, a polyunsaturated fatty acid analog thereof, etc. Also provided are kits that find use in practicing the subject methods. The subject methods and compositions find use in a variety of different applications, including but not limited to the treatment of infertility conditions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a methods and compositions for enhancing the probability that a subject will become pregnant. The method comprises administering to a subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of a linoleic acid active agent, e.g., linoleic acid, a polyunsaturated fatty acid analog thereof, etc. Also provided are kits that find use in practicing the subject methods. The subject methods and compositions find use in a variety of different applications, including but not limited to the treatment of infertility conditions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a methods and compositions for enhancing the probability that a subject will become pregnant. The method comprises administering to a subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of a linoleic acid active agent, e.g., linoleic acid, a polyunsaturated fatty acid analog thereof, etc. Also provided are kits that find use in practicing the subject methods. The subject methods and compositions find use in a variety of different applications, including but not limited to the treatment of infertility conditions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating apathy syndrome in a human subject. The human subject is first evaluated to determine whether one or more behavioral characteristics of apathy are observed. If such characteristics are observed, the subject is treated with a 2-oxopyrrolidine compound, such as nefiracetam, piracetam, aniracetam, pramiracetam, nebracetam, fasoracetam, levetiracetam, or oxiracetam, in an amount effective to produce an improvement in such apathy characteristics. The present invention is useful in treating apathy in a subject suffering from conditions associated with or characterized by frontal-subcortical dysfunction. The present invention is also useful in treating apathy in a subject suffering from a stroke, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, traumatic brain injury, depression, schizophrenia, chronic hepatitis C infection, or HIV infection.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions, methods and kits for treating, preventing or reducing the risk of developing a CNS disorder. In general, the invention involves utilizing caffeine for preventing or alleviating pathological symptoms of a CNS disorder, such as headache, epilepsy, pain, Parkinson's disease, psychiatric disorders such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and schizophrenia, ADD, and ADHD.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating apathy syndrome in a human subject. The human subject is first evaluated to determine whether one or more behavioral characteristics of apathy are observed. If such characteristics are observed, the subject is treated with a 2-oxopyrrolidine compound, such as nefiracetam, piracetam, aniracetam, pramiracetam, nebracetam, fasoracetam, levetiracetam, or oxiracetam, in an amount effective to produce an improvement in such apathy characteristics. The present invention is useful in treating apathy in a subject suffering from conditions associated with or characterized by frontal-subcortical dysfunction. The present invention is also useful in treating apathy in a subject suffering from a stroke, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, traumatic brain injury, depression, schizophrenia, chronic hepatitis C infection, or HIV infection.

Abstract: A tool is evaluated in response to a member of the tool being moved from a first position to a second position. In this evaluation, a first force is applied to the member. The first force is operable to move the member from the first position to the second position. In addition, a second force is sensed. This second force results from a resistance of the tool to the first force. Furthermore, it is determined whether the second force exceeds a predetermined value.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a methods and compositions for enhancing the probability that a subject will become pregnant. The method comprises administering to a subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of a linoleic acid active agent, e.g., linoleic acid, a polyunsaturated fatty acid analog thereof, etc. Also provided are kits that find use in practicing the subject methods. The subject methods and compositions find use in a variety of different applications, including but not limited to the treatment of infertility conditions.