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Nanoparticle gene therapy drug delivery for paediatric brain cancer tested in mice
A study has shown that PBAE nanoparticles could replace viral vectors in gene therapies and provide a safe treatment option for paediatric brain cancer patients.
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Designing nanorobots to expose cancer cells
A proof-of-concept nanorobot design could be used to target cancer cells by their glucose consumption and deliver a drug payload in response to tumour interaction.
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First interoperable, automated insulin dosing controller authorised by FDA
The FDA has authorised the first interoperable, automated insulin dosing controller designed to allow more choices for patients looking to customise their diabetes management.
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How will nanobots evolve as a drug delivery system?
Nanobots have the capacity to precisely release drugs in the body for targeted delivery. Victoria Rees investigates several new developments in the nanobot field, to discover recent advances and how nanobot drug delivery systems may continue to evolve.
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Formulation, Development & Delivery In-Depth Focus 2019
Included in this in-depth focus are features on recombinant albumin as a versatile stabiliser and how nanobots will evolve as an effective drug delivery technique.
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European Pharmaceutical Review Issue 6 2019
In this issue are articles that explore the impact of M&As within the life science industry, discuss the security trends for medicinal packaging and investigate genotoxic impurities within pharmaceutical products. Also included are features on nanobot drug delivery systems and Raman as an effective analytical approach.
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Microcapsules provide targeted chemotherapy drug delivery to cancer cells
Development of infrared light-sensitive microcapsules could be the future in targeted drug delivery for cancer treatment, says new research.
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Technique to manufacture virus-like particle polio vaccines developed
University of Leeds researchers have discovered a method to produce polio vaccines made from virus-like particles, which is being trialled on a manufacturing platform.
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Safe as houses: the market impact of safety syringes in hospital and home drug administration
As the demand for safety-syringes increases, the market for pre-filled safety-engineered devices will increase. This article outlines the main drivers behind this growth.
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Environmentally friendly pressurised Metered Dose Inhaler to be developed
A pharmaceutical company has announced its intention to create a pressurised Metered Dose Inhaler that will reduce the carbon footprint of the drug delivery system.
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Once-a-month oral contraceptive pill one step closer
A new slow-release formulation and delivery system for the oral contraceptive pill has shown success in pre-clinical trials and could be taken once a month.
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FDA approves new line of methotrexate products for rheumatoid arthritis
RediTrex, a new line of methotrexate products, has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
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NICE approves new tablet formulation for olaparib drug
The UK NICE has extended its approval for olaparib, updating its formulation from eight capsules twice a day to two tablets twice daily.
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Strategies developed for improving drug delivery for brain tumour treatment
Scientists have proposed combining ultrasound with other techniques to improve drug transport into brain tumours.
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The FDA has approved Exservan™ for the treatment of ALS
The FDA has granted early-action approval to Exservan for the treatment of ALS, which can be administered safely and easily without water.
