Certain embodiments of the invention provide a copolymer having a backbone, wherein the backbone comprises a) one or more units that comprise a group that will yield a biologically active agent upon hydrolysis of the backbone; and b) one or more units of formula (II): ##STR00001##
wherein y is 1 or more. Other embodiments of the invention provide a therapeutic method for treating a wound in an animal comprising administering to an animal in need of such therapy, an effective amount of a copolymer as described herein.

The present invention provides among other things a composition of a polymeric reagent and an antioxidant, such as butylated hydroxyl toluene.

Compositions for the treatment of shock, autodigestion, multi-organ failure, intestinal ischemia, or intestinal hypoperfusion are provided.

Compositions for the treatment of shock, autodigestion, multi-organ failure, intestinal ischemia, or intestinal hypoperfusion are provided.

An ophthalmic composition of water soluble ingredients provides additional moisture to the eye by promoting moisture absorption from the air and providing long lasting relief. The composition can include two groups of ingredients, one a liquid and the other a solid. Together, the ingredients form a substance that ranges from a liquid to a gel. Benefits of such composition include longer lasting symptom relief with less applications and increased moisture production.

An ophthalmic composition of water soluble ingredients provides additional moisture to the eye by promoting moisture absorption from the air and providing long lasting relief. The composition can include two groups of ingredients, one a liquid and the other a solid. Together, the ingredients form a substance that ranges from a liquid to a gel. Benefits of such composition include longer lasting symptom relief with less applications and increased moisture production.

An ophthalmic composition of water soluble ingredients provides additional moisture to the eye by promoting moisture absorption from the air and providing long lasting relief. The composition can include two groups of ingredients, one a liquid and the other a solid. Together, the ingredients form a substance that ranges from a liquid to a gel. Benefits of such composition include longer lasting symptom relief with less applications and increased moisture production.

Described herein are compositions comprising, and methods for using, biocompatible cold slurries and methods of administering the same to provide reversible inhibition of peripheral nerves in a subject in need thereof.

Described herein are compositions comprising, and methods for using, biocompatible cold slurries and methods of administering the same to provide reversible inhibition of peripheral nerves in a subject in need thereof.

Described herein are compositions comprising, and methods for using, biocompatible cold slurries and methods of administering the same to provide reversible inhibition of peripheral nerves in a subject in need thereof.