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Novel antibody delivery method could improve precision medicine
Scientists have developed a protocol for encapsulating antibodies in an ultrasound-sensitive drug carrier for targeted drug delivery.
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Developing a COVID-19 biosensor for faster diagnostics and environmental monitoring
A team have developed a biosensor with high specificity and sensitivity for COVID-19 that could be used in hospitals, train stations or laboratories to detect SARS-CoV-2.
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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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UK government calls for increased supply of COVID-19 testing kits
The UK government has reached out to the life sciences sector to ask potential suppliers of COVID-19 testing kits to get in contact.
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Blockchain will play a pivotal role in the healthcare industry, report predicts
A new report has predicted that, even though the healthcare sector has been slow on the uptake, blockchain will play a pivotal role, creating new ways for pharmaceutical stakeholders to exchange information.
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Concept discovered for fabricating nanomeshes as drug delivery system
The fight against antibiotic resistance could be improved with the discovery of a concept for fabricating nanomeshes as a drug delivery system.
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Artificial intelligence improves diagnosis of lung disease: study
Diagnosing lung disease using AI was found to be accurate in twice as many cases as the diagnosis of pulmonologists...
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Inhaled blood pressure drug shows promise in treating anxiety and pain
The inhaled version of a high blood pressure drug may treat some types of anxiety and pain, reveals new research from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health...
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Blood test shows potential for early detection of lung cancer
A test that analyses free-floating DNA in the blood may be able to detect early-stage lung cancer...
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Evaluating inhaler performance using idealised throats
10 March 2015 | By Andrew R. Martin and Warren H. Finlay, University of Alberta
The development of orally-inhaled drug products is a complex endeavour spanning multiple technical and medical fields. For the treatment of respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the inhalation delivery route permits the drug to be directly targeted to the afflicted organ, namely the lung. As…
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Freeman Technology highlights relevance of the FT4 for DPI characterisation at RDD 2010
11 March 2010 | By
At Respiratory Drug Delivery (RDD) 2010, April 25 – 29, Florida, USA, Freeman Technology will highlight the unique insight the FT4 Powder Rheometer offers DPI formulators...
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Copley Scientific to introduce new automation device for inhaled product testing at RDD 2010
11 March 2010 | By
Copley Scientific, sponsor of the Scientific Poster Session & Technology Exhibit at Respiratory Drug Delivery (RDD) 2010, will showcase the company’s new DUSA shaker at this event....
