Oral dosage forms of osteoclast inhibitors, such as neridronic acid, in an acid or a salt form can be used to treat or alleviate pain or related conditions, such as complex regional pain syndrome.

Oral dosage forms of osteoclast inhibitors, such as neridronic acid, in an acid or a salt form can be used to treat or alleviate pain or related conditions, such as complex regional pain syndrome.

The present invention relates to a therapy for vitiligo. In particular the present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising an alpha melanocyte stimulating hormone (alpha-MSH) analogue either alone, in combination with narrow band UVB and/or in combination with one or more corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, anti-inflammatory agents and/or photochemotherapeutic agents for the treatment or prevention of vitiligo.

The present invention relates to a therapy for vitiligo. In particular the present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising an alpha melanocyte stimulating hormone (alpha-MSH) analogue either alone, in combination with narrow band UVB and/or in combination with one or more corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, anti-inflammatory agents and/or photochemotherapeutic agents for the treatment or prevention of vitiligo.

Disclosed are aqueous pharmaceutical compositions which provide sustained released delivery of corticosteroid compounds. The pharmaceutical composition comprises a soluble corticosteroid and at least one viscosity enhancing agent. Also provided are methods for using the pharmaceutical compositions in an epidural injection, intra-articular injection, or an intra-lesional injection.

Disclosed are aqueous pharmaceutical compositions which provide sustained released delivery of corticosteroid compounds. The pharmaceutical composition comprises a soluble corticosteroid and at least one viscosity enhancing agent. Also provided are methods for using the pharmaceutical compositions in an epidural injection, intra-articular injection, or an intra-lesional injection.

Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for treating of disorders that are affected by the antagonism of one or more androgen receptor types. Such compounds are represented by Formula (I) as follows:

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wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2a, R.sub.2b, Z, X, Y, and G are defined herein.

Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for treating of disorders that are affected by the antagonism of one or more androgen receptor types. Such compounds are represented by Formula (I) as follows:

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wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2a, R.sub.2b, Z, X, Y, and G are defined herein.

The present invention provides methods of treatment for hematological malignancies involving synergistic combination of a JAK2 inhibitor and a glucocorticoid or a JAK2 inhibitor, thalidomide or thalidomide derivative, and a glucocorticoid. The compositions and methods provide an unexpected efficacy in the treatment for hematological disorders. The hematological disorders treated by the current invention include multiple myeloma, and may also include hematological disorders that are refractory to prior cancer treatments, or a relapsed hematologic disorder.

The present invention provides methods of treatment for hematological malignancies involving synergistic combination of a JAK2 inhibitor and a glucocorticoid or a JAK2 inhibitor, thalidomide or thalidomide derivative, and a glucocorticoid. The compositions and methods provide an unexpected efficacy in the treatment for hematological disorders. The hematological disorders treated by the current invention include multiple myeloma, and may also include hematological disorders that are refractory to prior cancer treatments, or a relapsed hematologic disorder.