Described herein are methods of administering the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug norketotifen, an isomer, an isomeric mixture, a prodrug, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for the treatment of a respiratory disorders such as COPD and asthma to human patient in need of such treatment, without exposing said patient to adverse immune-suppressive effects. Methods include treating acute and potentially life-threatening exacerbations of COPD and asthma with norketotifen.

Described herein are methods of administering the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug norketotifen, an isomer, an isomeric mixture, a prodrug, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for the treatment of a respiratory disorders such as COPD and asthma to human patient in need of such treatment, without exposing said patient to adverse immune-suppressive effects. Methods include treating acute and potentially life-threatening exacerbations of COPD and asthma with norketotifen.

A small molecule inhibitor of PD-1/PD-L1, a pharmaceutical composition thereof with a PD-L1 antibody, and an application of the same. The small molecule inhibitor of PD-1/PD-L1 is aromatic ethylene or aromatic ethylene derivative represented by general formula (I) and can be used to treat cancer.

##STR00001##

In some embodiments provided herein is a method of treating a coagulopathy in a subject that is being administered or has been administered an antiplatelet agent, the method comprising: (a) determining that the subject has an abnormal result for evaluation of one or more clotting parameters; and (b) after (a), administering to the subject in need thereof an effective amount of a composition comprising platelets or platelet derivatives and an incubating agent comprising one or more salts, a buffer, optionally a cryoprotectant, and optionally an organic solvent.

In some embodiments provided herein is a method of treating a coagulopathy in a subject that is being administered or has been administered an antiplatelet agent, the method comprising: (a) determining that the subject has an abnormal result for evaluation of one or more clotting parameters; and (b) after (a), administering to the subject in need thereof an effective amount of a composition comprising platelets or platelet derivatives and an incubating agent comprising one or more salts, a buffer, optionally a cryoprotectant, and optionally an organic solvent.

Described herein are methods for treating preterm labor, stopping labor prior to Cesarean delivery, preventing preterm labor, or controlling the timing of parturition by administering a chemical compound, such as a muscarinic receptor antagonist, preferably a M.sub.3 receptor antagonist, or a β-3 adrenergic agonist. Also described are methods for treating preterm labor, stopping labor preparatory to Cesarean delivery, preventing preterm labor, or controlling the timing of parturition by administering an effective amount of transdermal stimulation, posterior tibial nerve stimulation or another form of non-invasive or invasive neuromodulation, unstimulated or stimulated acupuncture, magnetic field therapy, or vibratory stimulation. These methods may be practiced individually, in combination with each other, or in combination with known tocolytic methods or medications.

Described herein are methods for treating preterm labor, stopping labor prior to Cesarean delivery, preventing preterm labor, or controlling the timing of parturition by administering a chemical compound, such as a muscarinic receptor antagonist, preferably a M.sub.3 receptor antagonist, or a β-3 adrenergic agonist. Also described are methods for treating preterm labor, stopping labor preparatory to Cesarean delivery, preventing preterm labor, or controlling the timing of parturition by administering an effective amount of transdermal stimulation, posterior tibial nerve stimulation or another form of non-invasive or invasive neuromodulation, unstimulated or stimulated acupuncture, magnetic field therapy, or vibratory stimulation. These methods may be practiced individually, in combination with each other, or in combination with known tocolytic methods or medications.

Provided are compositions and methods comprising a TAZ activator and a Wnt agonist for increasing proliferation of cochlear supporting cells or vestibular supporting cells, and related methods of treating inner ear hearing or balance disorders.

Provided are compositions and methods comprising a TAZ activator and a Wnt agonist for increasing proliferation of cochlear supporting cells or vestibular supporting cells, and related methods of treating inner ear hearing or balance disorders.

The invention relates to compounds of formula I: ##STR00001##
where a, R.sup.1, and R.sup.3-6 are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compounds of formula I are serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and process and intermediates for preparing such compounds.