This invention is directed to methods for prevention of infections by highly pathogenic viruses by applying to the nasal mucous membranes topical preparations comprising the broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent povidone-iodine.

The invention provides a method of inducing satiety in a subject comprising a step of orally administering a composition comprising an effective amount of a first agent capable of inducing satiety and of a second agent capable of augmenting the satiety-inducing effect of the first agent. Also disclosed are compositions for carrying out the method, and a body weight management system comprising such compositions in combination with a device configured for the collection, storage and/or display of information relating to a subject's response to a predefined therapeutic regimen of orally administering the composition.

The invention provides a method of inducing satiety in a subject comprising a step of orally administering a composition comprising an effective amount of a first agent capable of inducing satiety and of a second agent capable of augmenting the satiety-inducing effect of the first agent. Also disclosed are compositions for carrying out the method, and a body weight management system comprising such compositions in combination with a device configured for the collection, storage and/or display of information relating to a subject's response to a predefined therapeutic regimen of orally administering the composition.

A composition and method useful in promoting hemostasis, absorbing ooze, and being antimicrobial with respect to an open wound. The composition broadly includes an antimicrobial agent, preferably povidone iodine, preferably a ferrate compound, and a cation ion exchange resin. This composition will destroy a biofilm which has formed over the open wound in providing a soluble iron compound, a cation chelation compound, and an active antimicrobial compound effective against planktonic microorganisms and biofilms. The antimicrobial agent is locked or sealed within the scab formed over the wound to maintain long-term positioning and anti-dilution of the antimicrobial over the wound.

A composition and method useful in promoting hemostasis, absorbing ooze, and being antimicrobial with respect to an open wound. The composition broadly includes an antimicrobial agent, preferably povidone iodine, preferably a ferrate compound, and a cation ion exchange resin. This composition will destroy a biofilm which has formed over the open wound in providing a soluble iron compound, a cation chelation compound, and an active antimicrobial compound effective against planktonic microorganisms and biofilms. The antimicrobial agent is locked or sealed within the scab formed over the wound to maintain long-term positioning and anti-dilution of the antimicrobial over the wound.

The compositions of the present invention comprise at least one medium polarity oil and at least one antibacterial agent, the combination of which produces a synergistic antibacterial effect against bacterial biofilms. Methods are disclosed for the reduction of bacteria in and/or elimination of bacterial biofilms on biological and non-biological surfaces, as well as methods for the treatment of wounds, skin lesions, mucous membrane lesions, and other biological surfaces infected or contaminated with bacterial biofilms.

The compositions of the present invention comprise at least one medium polarity oil and at least one antibacterial agent, the combination of which produces a synergistic antibacterial effect against bacterial biofilms. Methods are disclosed for the reduction of bacteria in and/or elimination of bacterial biofilms on biological and non-biological surfaces, as well as methods for the treatment of wounds, skin lesions, mucous membrane lesions, and other biological surfaces infected or contaminated with bacterial biofilms.

Formulations (e.g., solutions) comprising one or more water-soluble polymer(s), liposomes, and an aqueous carrier, are provided. The provided solutions are useful for rinsing, and/or immersing therein, a contact lens and/or in the treatment of ocular discomfort, for example, an ocular discomfort associated with a contact lens. Also provided are kits comprising the solution and a contact lens; articles-of-manufacturing comprising the solution and configured for dispending the solution; and methods utilizing the solution.

Formulations (e.g., solutions) comprising one or more water-soluble polymer(s), liposomes, and an aqueous carrier, are provided. The provided solutions are useful for rinsing, and/or immersing therein, a contact lens and/or in the treatment of ocular discomfort, for example, an ocular discomfort associated with a contact lens. Also provided are kits comprising the solution and a contact lens; articles-of-manufacturing comprising the solution and configured for dispending the solution; and methods utilizing the solution.

The compositions of the present invention comprise at least one medium polarity oil and at least one antibacterial agent, the combination of which produces a synergistic antibacterial effect against bacterial biofilms. Methods are disclosed for the reduction of bacteria in and/or elimination of bacterial biofilms on biological and non-biological surfaces, as well as methods for the treatment of wounds, skin lesions, mucous membrane lesions, and other biological surfaces infected or contaminated with bacterial biofilms.