Study: Levels and Anti-Tumor Effectiveness of a Common Drug Vary Widely
Researchers find a sixfold variation in the levels of itraconazole in the blood and tumors of patients—even at the same dosage
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New Syringe Technology Could Enable Injection of Highly Concentrated Biologic Drugs
Researchers have designed a simple, low-cost device for subcutaneous injection of viscous formulations
Gold Nanoparticles to Save Neurons from Cell Death
Study opens important perspectives for treatment of diseases such as Alzheimer's and Huntington's disease, but also epilepsy, brain trauma, and stroke
Scientists Use Microbubbles for Highly Localized Drug Release
New research shows that it is possible to manipulate microbubbles through the use of "acoustical tweezers," a tool that uses an acoustical beam to trap an object without contact
New Technology Extends Therapeutic Effects of Medical Cannabis
Researchers have developed a platform for the slow and controlled release of a full spectrum of cannabinoids into the body
Smart Contact Lenses That Diagnose and Treat Diabetes
A research team has developed wirelessly driven 'smart contact lens' technology that can detect diabetes and further treat diabetic retinopathy just by being worn
Personalized Microrobots Deliver Drugs to Cells
Using a substrain of E. coli MG 1655 and nanoscale red blood cell membranes, researchers created tiny biohybrid swimmers that could personalize drug delivery to treat tumors
High-Tech Printing May Help Eliminate Painful Shots
4D printing creates tiny needles inspired by parasites that could replace hypodermic needles
Tiny Swimming Donuts May Bridge the Gap Between Biological and Synthetic Microorganisms
These micro swimmers mimic biological behavior and might one day deliver targeted drugs or stir samples in labs-on-a-chip
New Way to Wrap Liquid Drops Could Improve Drug Delivery
The new encapsulation technology uses gravity and other natural forces to wrap drops as they fall through a thin layer of liquid shell floating on a base liquid