A composition comprising PAA nanoparticles containing a post loaded tetrapyrollic photosensitizer and an imaging agent and methods for making and using same.; L'invention concerne une composition comprenant des nanoparticules PAA contenant un photosensibilisateur tétrapyrrolique post-chargé et un agent d'imagerie, et des procédés de production et d'utilisation de ladite composition.

A surgical instrument and method for inserting a spinal implant (100, 170) in the intervertebral disc space between two adjacent vertebrae and an anchor (130, 140, 150, 160, 164, 166) engageable with the implant (100, 170) and an adjacent vertebra are provided. The instrument includes an inserter (200, 500) having an engagement portion including a distal engagement surface (206, 506) for interfaci...

The present invention relates to an intramedullary nail surgically inserted into a long bone, especially the clavicle. Specifically, the present invention is directed to a curved rod that accommodates the majority of human anatomies and is insertable and capable of either being permanently retained therein or removed if desired.; La présente invention concerne un clou intramédullaire inséré par in...

A method of flowing a medicament containing powder using gas, including, providing a volume of a gas according to one or more release conditions; directing flow of said gas through or adjacent a powder including a medicament; and releasing a therapeutically effective amount of said powder using said gas. Optionally, the releasing comprises releasing according to breath considerations. Optionally o...