The invention is directed to methods and devices for efficient separation of plasma irons whole blood which are suitable for point of care use in resource poor environments, in some embodiments, elements of such devices comprise (a) a sample collection receptacle (SCR) with at least one port, the sample collection receptacle capable of holding a predetermined volume of a sample of undiluted whole blood drawn through a port; (b) a filter chamber having an inlet and an outlet, and containing at least one filter capable of separating plasma from blood cells as sample passes from an inlet side to an outlet side of the at least one filter whenever the filter chamber is placed in Quid communication with a port of the sample collection receptacle; and (c) a manually driven pump operationally associated with the SCR and filter chamber for (i) drawing a predetermined volume of sample into ore SCR by a first user action and (ii) driving the predetermined volume at a substantially constant linear flow under a pressure not exceeding 2 psi from the SCR through the filter chamber and the outlet of the filter chamber by a second user action.

Provided are a novel oxygen-absorbing resin composition not responsive to a metal detector, producing no odor after absorption of oxygen and having excellent oxygen-absorbing performance, and a multilayer body, container, injection-molded article and medical container using these. Further provided are an oxygen-absorbing resin composition etc. having excellent oxygen-absorbing performance in a wide range of humidity conditions from low humidity to high humidity. The oxygen-absorbing resin composition of the present invention is an oxygen-absorbing resin composition containing a polyamide compound and a transition metal catalyst, wherein the polyamide compound has at least one constituent unit having a tetralin ring. Moreover, the multilayer body, container, injection-molded article, medical container, etc. of the present invention are obtained by using the oxygen-absorbing resin composition of the present invention.

Pharmaceutical compositions having enhanced active component permeation properties are described.

Pharmaceutical compositions having enhanced active component permeation properties are described.

The present invention concerns a package comprising an acidic citrate containing concentrate, an acidic citrate containing concentrate (or acidic citrate containing solution), and a system wherein the acidic citrate containing concentrate is included for providing a dialysis treatment. The acidic citrate containing concentrate contains citric acid and citrate in a molar ratio of 75:25 to 85:15, and has a pH of between 2 and 3.

A semen collection sheet has a front surface to which semen attaches and a back surface having a fixing portion, and when the sheet is unfolded, a reservoir portion is formed to accumulate semen that attaches to the front surface. In a clinic, at home, or other appropriate environment, a user unfolds the semen collection sheet and fixes the sheet to a mounting surface such that the reservoir portion is positioned vertically downward. A user ejaculates aiming at a target portion. Ejaculate semen attaches to the front surface and runs down along the front surface under gravity, and accumulates in the reservoir portion.

A semen collection sheet has a front surface to which semen attaches and a back surface having a fixing portion, and when the sheet is unfolded, a reservoir portion is formed to accumulate semen that attaches to the front surface. In a clinic, at home, or other appropriate environment, a user unfolds the semen collection sheet and fixes the sheet to a mounting surface such that the reservoir portion is positioned vertically downward. A user ejaculates aiming at a target portion. Ejaculate semen attaches to the front surface and runs down along the front surface under gravity, and accumulates in the reservoir portion.

The present invention provides a synthetic resin package (2) improved at least partially in the ease of use as compared with conventional packages, and containing at least one pouch (14) which accommodates a dental liquid (21) and which, when pressed, is unsealed at one end edge and allows the dental liquid to be flowed out through the unsealed one end edge.

In the package (2), both side edges (4a, 4b) and a bottom edge (6) are closed throughout; an applicator insertion section (10) and a pouch housing section (12) situated adjacently in a lateral direction are defined; in a top edge (8), a site (8b) corresponding to the pouch housing section (12) is closed at least partially, while a site (8a) corresponding to the applicator insertion section (10) is open; and the pouch (14) is positioned within the pouch housing section (12), with the one end edge to be unsealed facing downward.

The present invention provides a synthetic resin package (2) improved at least partially in the ease of use as compared with conventional packages, and containing at least one pouch (14) which accommodates a dental liquid (21) and which, when pressed, is unsealed at one end edge and allows the dental liquid to be flowed out through the unsealed one end edge.

In the package (2), both side edges (4a, 4b) and a bottom edge (6) are closed throughout; an applicator insertion section (10) and a pouch housing section (12) situated adjacently in a lateral direction are defined; in a top edge (8), a site (8b) corresponding to the pouch housing section (12) is closed at least partially, while a site (8a) corresponding to the applicator insertion section (10) is open; and the pouch (14) is positioned within the pouch housing section (12), with the one end edge to be unsealed facing downward.

A simple, natural method of preserving organisms includes sealing biological blood or organisms in a shell filled with resin, curing the resin, and solidifying the shell for a long time to form amber. The biological blood or organisms can be preserved for a long time. Scholars of later generations may research the integrity of the biological blood or organisms of the present days. Otherwise, the biological blood or organisms may be of no researching meaning and purposes due to pollution or oxidation and dehydration. The organisms of the present days may be reconstructed after 100 years by using technologies of that time. Thus, the organisms being extinct due to pollution can be reconstructed. Diversities of organisms on the earth can be maintained. Precious genes of the organisms of the present days can be preserved for thousands years. It contributes greatly to the study of evolution of organisms.