Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to the field of Oncology, and in particular, embodiments directed to a method of ameliorating, treating, or preventing a malignancy in a human subject wherein the steps of the method assist or boost the immune system in eradicating cancerous cells. Certain embodiments are directed to the field of human longevity and aging in a manner such that cancer is not contracted due to ameliorating, treating, or reducing aging by increasing the healthspan and lifespan of humans. In certain embodiments, administration of beneficial bacteria to an individual's microbiome that have been modified so as to produce effective amounts of desired compositions, compounds, agents, e.g. tomatidine, rapamycin, p53 protein, statins, etc., is employed to treat and prevent cancer and other age-related diseases.

Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to the field of Oncology, and in particular, embodiments directed to a method of ameliorating, treating, or preventing a malignancy in a human subject wherein the steps of the method assist or boost the immune system in eradicating cancerous cells. Certain embodiments are directed to the field of human longevity and aging in a manner such that cancer is not contracted due to ameliorating, treating, or reducing aging by increasing the healthspan and lifespan of humans. In certain embodiments, administration of beneficial bacteria to an individual's microbiome that have been modified so as to produce effective amounts of desired compositions, compounds, agents, e.g. tomatidine, rapamycin, p53 protein, statins, etc., is employed to treat and prevent cancer and other age-related diseases.

Disclosed are solid oral controlled-release pharmaceutical compositions of antibiotics/ antibacterials comprising a core consisting of a complex monolithic matrix comprising at least one low/medium viscosity hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, at least one medium/high viscosity hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, one or more methacrylic polymers or copolymers and/or cellulose acetate phthalate and/or hydroxypropyl methylcellulose acetate succinate or shellac, and an outer coating of said core consisting of a layer comprising ethylcellulose, or of a gastroresistant layer or of a layer comprising ethylcellulose coated in turn with gastroresistant polymers. The compositions of the invention enable the frequency of administration to be reduced, and the release of the medicament in particular sites of the gastrointestinal tract to be controlled.

A method for preventing, slowing, or blocking the formation of an exostosis or an enchondromas comprising administering to an animal in need thereof a hedgehog pathway inhibitor such as a Smoothened inhibitor.

A method for preventing, slowing, or blocking the formation of an exostosis or an enchondromas comprising administering to an animal in need thereof a hedgehog pathway inhibitor such as a Smoothened inhibitor.

The present disclosure provides compositions and formulations comprising botanicals and natural compounds for the promotion of healthy brain aging in adults and for prevention or inhibition of age associated neurodegenerative changes resulting in cognitive, memory and executive dysfunction including modulation of the age related predisposition to mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, hormonal and other dementia related conditions. The present disclosure also provides methods of using the compositions and formulations in treating and preventing neurodegenerative changes resulting in cognitive, memory and executive dysfunction.

The present disclosure provides compositions and formulations comprising botanicals and natural compounds for the promotion of healthy brain aging in adults and for prevention or inhibition of age associated neurodegenerative changes resulting in cognitive, memory and executive dysfunction including modulation of the age related predisposition to mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, hormonal and other dementia related conditions. The present disclosure also provides methods of using the compositions and formulations in treating and preventing neurodegenerative changes resulting in cognitive, memory and executive dysfunction.

The invention provides a compound of Formula (1) ##STR00001##
or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the compound, wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, Z, A.sup.1, L and A.sup.2 are as described herein; pharmaceutical compositions thereof; and the use thereof in treating diseases, conditions or disorders modulated by the inhibition of an acetyl-CoA carboxylase enzyme(s) in an animal.

The invention provides a compound of Formula (1) ##STR00001##
or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the compound, wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, Z, A.sup.1, L and A.sup.2 are as described herein; pharmaceutical compositions thereof; and the use thereof in treating diseases, conditions or disorders modulated by the inhibition of an acetyl-CoA carboxylase enzyme(s) in an animal.

The present invention provides MEL-18, which is a biomarker for human epidermal growth factor receptor2 (HER2)-positive cancer and anti-HER2 therapy, and a use thereof. According to the present invention, MEL-18 is a prognostic factor or predictor for a response of subjects to an anti-HER2-targeted drug in HER2-POSITIVE cancer and may be used in companion diagnostics for HER2-targeted drugs in subjects with HER2-positive cancer. Therefore, HER2-positive cancer may be more effectively treated by overcoming resistance to HER2 therapeutic agents and enhancing therapeutic efficacy by determining whether ADAM10/17 inhibitors are administered or co-administered with HER2-targeted drugs.