The present invention relates to amino- or ammonium-containing sulfonic acid, phosphonic acid and carboxylic acid derivatives, in particular the compounds of formula 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, and their medical use, including their use in the treatment, prevention or amelioration of an inflammatory, autoimmune and/or allergic disorder. ##STR00001##

Provided are novel methods and compositions for administration of pharmaceuticals to subjects with dysphagia. Pharmaceuticals are associated with beads and administered with food, beverage or cosmetic to provide ease of administration to subjects with dysphagia. Environmental indicators are associated with beads for Quality Assurance.

Provided are novel methods and compositions for administration of pharmaceuticals to subjects with dysphagia. Pharmaceuticals are associated with beads and administered with food, beverage or cosmetic to provide ease of administration to subjects with dysphagia. Environmental indicators are associated with beads for Quality Assurance.

The present invention relates generally to methods of determining the response to metadoxine therapy for the treatment of Fragile X Syndrome and other cognitive disorders. The invention also relates to identifying individuals that will be responsive to metadoxine therapy.

The present invention relates generally to methods of determining the response to metadoxine therapy for the treatment of Fragile X Syndrome and other cognitive disorders. The invention also relates to identifying individuals that will be responsive to metadoxine therapy.

Oral compositions and methods of use thereof are provided herein. The oral compositions comprise a first component comprising at least one E.sub.h-raising compound and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and a second component comprising at least one zinc compound, an anti-microbial agent and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Oral compositions and methods of use thereof are provided herein. The oral compositions comprise a first component comprising at least one E.sub.h-raising compound and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and a second component comprising at least one zinc compound, an anti-microbial agent and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Oral compositions and methods of use thereof are provided herein. The oral compositions comprise a first component comprising at least one E.sub.h-raising compound and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and a second component comprising at least one zinc compound, an anti-microbial agent and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Methods and uses of compositions (e.g. comprising one or more microbial strains, one or more components, one or more metabolites, or any combination thereof) for prevention, reduction of risk, treatment, and/or improvement of Vagus Nerve associated diseases, disorders, and conditions (e.g. including Vagus nerve and its components (e.g. Vagus nerve system components), including any diseases of organs that are connected to the Vagus Nerve, etc.) are disclosed.

Methods and uses of compositions (e.g. comprising one or more microbial strains, one or more components, one or more metabolites, or any combination thereof) for prevention, reduction of risk, treatment, and/or improvement of Vagus Nerve associated diseases, disorders, and conditions (e.g. including Vagus nerve and its components (e.g. Vagus nerve system components), including any diseases of organs that are connected to the Vagus Nerve, etc.) are disclosed.