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Supersensitive smart material developed for targeted drug delivery
Scientists have developed a highly sensitive material that can analyse multiple environmental parameters simultaneously, which could be used in drug delivery.
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Polyelectrolyte multilayering: an emerging class of carriers for therapeutic agents
Polyelectrolyte multilayers (PEMs) are promising drug carriers with potential applications in the delivery of poorly soluble drugs. In this article, Sumayah Abdul-Jabbar and Paul Royall discuss the approaches for PEM construction and drug release and detail several applications of multilayered particles in therapeutics.
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Brochures: Extractables & leachables services
Why do E&L testing? Extractables & leachables studies enable drug sponsors to quantify and identify the risks of potentially toxic leachable impurities migrating into a drug solution from container closure systems, processing equipment or packaging.
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Safe’n’Spray™, the smart electronic concept device with child-resistant and locking features, wins the ‘Best Innovation In Drug Delivery Device’ Award at Pharmapack 2020
A team of industry experts awarded Nemera’s Safe’n’Spray with a prestigious Pharmapack Award for ‘Best Innovation in Drug Delivery Device’.
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MAP hydrogel biodegradation enhances stem cell growth
A study showed that bone stem cells rearrange degrading microporous annealed particle (MAP) hydrogels, promoting their growth.
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4D-printed microneedles for drug delivery and biosensing
Researchers using 4D printing have developed microneedles with backwards-facing barbs that they suggest could replace hypodermic needles in prolonged drug delivery or biosensing in future.
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Pharmapack Europe 2020 award winners announced
The winners from the 2020 Pharmapack Awards have been announced, with eight awards granted across two categories in the pharmaceutical packaging and drug delivery industries.
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A 360 overview of data integrity in life sciences
7 February 2020 | By OSIsoft
Trustworthiness in data is critical for operations within the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries, whether it is for compliance, operational excellence, reporting or development. Hear the latest findings from OSIsoft’s research in our on-demand webinar.
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Medical Devices Regulation: delays and confusion
The EU Medical Devices Regulation will apply in May 2020. Maurits Lugard and Josefine Sommer of Sidley Austin LLP examine what the changes mean for the medtech industry.
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Smart patch could be used as insulin delivery method for diabetes patients
A patch the size of a coin has been created by researchers as a way to detect glucose levels in the blood and deliver insulin when required.
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FDA approves first interactive digital inhaler sensor
The FDA has given its first approval to an interactive digital inhaler sensor that allows patients to manage their condition by providing instructions and recording usage data.
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Colour-changing bandages can release antibiotics and prevent resistant microbes
Research has developed bandages which change colour and release antibiotics and/or reactive oxygen species in response to an infected wound which could curb the spread of antibiotic resistance.
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Drug delivery and packaging trends for 2020 revealed
Pharmaceutical industry experts have highlighted the key trends for the coming year for drug delivery and packaging.
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FDA announces drug product recall due to lack of sterility assurance
FUSION IV Pharmaceuticals, Inc dba AXIA Pharmaceutical is voluntarily recalling all unused sterile drug products to the user level as they do not adhere to federal guidelines.
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‘Super-human’ red blood cells could revolutionise drug delivery
Modified ‘super-human’ red blood cells containing therapeutic compounds have been developed by researchers as a novel form of drug delivery.
