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Modified liposome nanoparticles could be form of drug delivery, say researchers
By attaching cyclic peptides to modified liposomes, researchers have created a potential form of drug delivery able to cross the blood-brain barrier.
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FDA approves first generic albuterol sulfate metered dose inhaler
The generic Proventil HFA (albuterol sulfate) metered dose inhaler has been approved for the prevention of bronchospasm in patients four years of age and older.
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Micro biohybrid robots hold potential for drug delivery, say researchers
Researchers have developed a novel microrobot made from bacteria and red blood cells which they say could be an effective form of drug delivery.
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Cell-free cardiac patch could improve heart attack recovery
Experiments testing the artificial cardiac patch in pigs and rats showed the patch can reduce scarring and improve cardiac function after a heart attack.
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75 percent of nanopharmaceuticals are being developed for oncology
A report states that three quarters of the roughly 230 nanopharmaceuticals in clinical development are for use as targeted cancer therapeutics.
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Using fatty acids in oral formulations to improve drug delivery
Researchers have used triglyceride fatty acids to develop an oral formulation for drugs that are usually injected or taken intravenously.
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Novel microneedle array developed to deliver COVID-19 vaccine to mice
Researchers have created a microneedle array that successfully delivered a COVID-19 vaccine to mice, allowing them to produce antibodies against the virus.
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Wearable patch device could provide an affordable insulin therapy for type 2 diabetics
A study comparing the V-Go device administering regular human insulin and rapid acting insulin analogues found they were equally effective and safe at controlling blood glucose.
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Jefferies announces support for new pre-filled syringe packaging solution
A private-public consortium to develop pre-filled syringe packaging has been backed by Jefferies, including a seed capital commitment of at least $10 million.
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Whitepaper: Leveraging the patient journey to optimise injection device use at home
With the growing trend of injection device use at home, the device optimisation is essential to increase patient safety during self-administration.
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Researchers to trial SNG001 therapeutic in COVID-19 patients
Hospitalised patients in the UK will inhale the interferon beta 1a (IFN-β) formulation or a placebo to see if SNG001 is effective against the COVID-19 coronavirus.
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Spiral vortex streamlines delivery of nanomaterials into cells
Researchers have developed a new device, called a ‘spiral hydroporator’, which uses the power of a tiny fluid vortex to rapidly and efficiently deliver nanomaterials into cells.
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High-density microarray patch could provide alternative to syringe vaccine delivery
A clinical trial has shown that delivery of vaccines via a new high-density microarray patch (HD-MAP) induces a better immune response than needles or syringes.
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Novel thermally-stable COVID-19 vaccine capsule developed
Developers have announced that they are ready to manufacture and formulate an innovative novel coronavirus vaccine capsule.
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New adaptable material could be used as novel form of drug delivery
Researchers have developed a new rubber-like material that they say has the potential to be used as a form of drug delivery due to its nanopores.
