This surface-treated hydrotalcite is obtained by surface-treating a hydrotalcite having a compositional makeup represented by formula (1) and satisfies (A)-(C). This hydrotalcite has excellent dispersibility.

(M.sup.2+).sub.(1-x)(M.sup.3+).sub.x(OH).sub.2(A.sup.n−).sub.x/n.Math.mH.sub.2O  (1) (Wherein, respective signs in formula (1) are as defined in the claims.) (A) The proportion of a surface-treating agent is 20-50 mass %. (B) The average width of primary particles is 5-120 nm. (C) The monodispersity is 75% or more.

Borocarbohydrate complex containing compositions are presented that have an improved di-complex to boric acid ratio. In some embodiments, compositions are characterized by a di-complex to boric acid ratio of at least 5:1 and more typically at least 10:1 in liquid form, and at least 20:1 in dried form. In other embodiments, compositions are characterized by a minimum content of 80 wt % di-complex and a boric acid content of less than 15 wt %, and more typically less than 5 wt %. Contemplated compositions are thought to have improved biological activity and reduced content of undesired components.

The invention relates to a silyl-containing polymer that is used, together with a tackifying resin to form an adhesive composition capable of storing and delivering drugs to the skin of a user. Typically the composition is formed into a patch which shows excellent adhesion to the skin even when drugs and other additives are dissolved into the composition.

Provided are injectable, hyaluronic acid-based hydrogel compositions including conjugated vitamins.

The present invention is directed to therapeutic multifunctional immature dental pulp stem cells (IDPSCs), and IDPSCs multi-lineage compositions. The invention is further directed to the use of IDPSCs and compositions to reduce the risk of and/or treat degenerative diseases or for other medicinal and aesthetic purposes.

The present invention relates to methods and kits of assessing status, risk or prognosis of type 1 diabetes. There is still a need for improved methods of prognosis of type 1 diabetes. The inventors have observed different alterations of iNKT and MAIT cells quantity, frequency and markers in T1D patients compared to controls and also in children with recent onset T1D compared to control children or children with established T1D. The present invention relates to a method of assessing status, risk or prognosis of type 1 diabetes in a subject comprising i) quantifying at least one population of innate-like T-cells in a blood sample obtained from the subject, ii) comparing the quantification value determined at step i) with a predetermined reference value and iii) detecting differential in the quantification value determined at step i) and the predetermined reference value is indicative of the status, risk of prognosis of type 1 diabetes.

The present invention relates to methods and kits of assessing status, risk or prognosis of type 1 diabetes. There is still a need for improved methods of prognosis of type 1 diabetes. The inventors have observed different alterations of iNKT and MAIT cells quantity, frequency and markers in T1D patients compared to controls and also in children with recent onset T1D compared to control children or children with established T1D. The present invention relates to a method of assessing status, risk or prognosis of type 1 diabetes in a subject comprising i) quantifying at least one population of innate-like T-cells in a blood sample obtained from the subject, ii) comparing the quantification value determined at step i) with a predetermined reference value and iii) detecting differential in the quantification value determined at step i) and the predetermined reference value is indicative of the status, risk of prognosis of type 1 diabetes.

This invention relates generally to methods and compositions for the treatment or prevention of critical illness myopathy and critical illness polyneuropathy and of critical illness myopathy and critical illness polyneuropathy caused by critical illnesses including sepsis, severe sepsis, severe sepsis with septic shock, and particularly to the use of a combination of parenteral or enteral feeding with a 3-hydroxybutyrate.

This invention relates generally to methods and compositions for the treatment or prevention of critical illness myopathy and critical illness polyneuropathy and of critical illness myopathy and critical illness polyneuropathy caused by critical illnesses including sepsis, severe sepsis, severe sepsis with septic shock, and particularly to the use of a combination of parenteral or enteral feeding with a 3-hydroxybutyrate.

Methods improve cognitive functioning, for example, at least one of episodic memory, executive function, or language skills; supporting memory and/or recall; providing energy and/or ketones to the brain; and/or preventing and/or treating mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in an individual. A composition comprising medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) can be administered to the individual in a daily dosage providing from about 15 g to about 45 g MCTs. The MCTs can include from about 51 wt % to about 90 wt % of octanoic acid. The daily dose can be provided in at least two servings, for example, 2 or 3 servings. Each serving can provide about 15 g MCTs and can include octanoic acid and decanoic acid in a weight ratio of, for example, about 60:about 40. The individual can be 65 years or older and/or have mild cognitive impairment (MCI).