Medical Specialties Articles
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Top 10 Questions and Answers About Loupes
ErgoPractice News - Jan/Feb 2024 By Jin Chang PhD jchang@surgitel.com Summary When making a purchase, particularly one that can have a positive impact on your health and well-being, it’s only natural to have questions. To assist you in making informed decisions, we’ve compiled a list of 10 questions and our responses. However, we understand that each person’s needs and concerns ...
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Drug-Loaded Liposomes: Tiny Spheres with Big Potential
Imagine tiny bubbles, smaller than a red blood cell, carrying powerful medicines directly to diseased cells. This isn't science fiction, it's the cutting edge of drug delivery with drug-loaded liposomes. What are liposomes? Liposomes are microscopic spheres made from phospholipids, the same fatty molecules that make up cell membranes. These phospholipids naturally arrange themselves in ...
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Shining a Light on Drug Delivery: The Rise of Fluorescent Liposomes
Imagine tiny spheres, smaller than a red blood cell, glowing as they navigate the labyrinthine corridors of the human body. These aren't fireflies, they're fluorescent liposomes, a cutting-edge tool in the world of drug delivery and biomedical research. What are liposomes? Liposomes are microscopic bubbles made from phospholipids, the same fatty molecules that make up cell membranes. These ...
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Microneedle Patch Technology: Revolutionizing Drug Delivery
Introduction Advancements in medical technology have led to innovative solutions for various healthcare challenges. One breakthrough is microneedle patch technology, holding immense promise in revolutionizing drug delivery. These patches consist of micron-sized needles that painlessly penetrate the skin's outermost layer, enabling the controlled release of medications or therapeutic agents. In ...
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Uses of Recombinant Human Collagen
Collagen is the main structural protein in vertebrates. It plays an essential role in providing a scaffold for cellular support and thereby affecting cell attachment, migration, proliferation, differentiation, and survival. Natural animal collagen and its recombinant collagen are favorable replacements in human tissue engineering due to their remarkable biomedical property. However, this ...
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Preclinical Animal Models as A Resource to Explore Rare Diseases
Rare diseases, also known as orphan diseases, are a diverse group of disorders that affect a small percentage of the population. Due to their low prevalence and limited understanding, treating and finding cures for these conditions present significant challenges. However, preclinical animal models have emerged as invaluable resources for advancing research and unraveling the mysteries surrounding ...
By Protheragen
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Most Commonly Seen Pharmaceutical Excipients: Preservatives, Stabilizers, Suspending Agents, Thickener Excipients, Flavoring Agents
Pharmaceutical excipients play a crucial role in the formulation and production of drugs, supporting their stability, efficacy, and palatability. Among the numerous excipients used in pharmaceutical preparations, preservatives, stabilizers, suspending agents, thickener excipients, and flavoring agents are commonly observed. Understanding their functions and characteristics is essential for ...
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Designing Sustainable and Resilient Surgical Suites for the Future
Highlights from the Economist Impact Events panel discussion Bjoern von Siemens, Caresyntax Co-Founder, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Business Officer, recently joined a panel discussion hosted by the Economist. This blog highlights his thoughts on designing sustainable and resilient surgical suites for the ...
By Caresyntax
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Leveraging Automation in Pharmacy Packaging
The pharmaceutical industry has always been at the forefront of innovation, and automation has played a vital role in driving the industry forward. With an increasing demand for pharmaceutical products, there has been a need for faster and more efficient packaging solutions on a commercial scale. Pharmacy packaging automation is an effective solution to meet this demand. Read on to explore ...
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CD Biosciences Launches Substrate-Chromogens for Immunohistochemistry
CD BioSciences, a US-based biotechnology company focusing on the development of imaging technology, has announced the launch of its innovative line of Chromogenic Substrates for immunohistochemistry (IHC). These cutting-edge substrates offer superior signal sensitivity, long-term storage stability, enhanced safety, and user-friendliness, empowering researchers to unlock deeper insights into ...
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Maternal serum glycosylated fibronectin as a short-term predictor of preeclampsia: a prospective cohort study
Abstract Background: Preeclampsia is a major pregnancy complication that results in significant maternal and infant mortality, most of which occurs in low and middle-income countries. The accurate and timely diagnosis of preeclampsia is critical in management of affected pregnancies to reduce maternal and fetal/neonatal morbidity and mortality, yet difficulties remain in establishing the rigorous ...
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Salivary Protein Glycosylation as a Noninvasive Biomarker for Assessment of Glycemia
Abstract Background: Assessment of short-term glycemic control can facilitate monitoring of diabetes development in at-risk individuals and monitoring response to lifestyle modification or medication. We evaluated salivary protein glycosylation levels as a novel, noninvasive, short-term glycemic index in comparison to hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), fructosamine, 1,5-anhydroglucitol (1,5-AG), and ...
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Diabetomics Lumella - New Point-of-Care Blood Test Kit for Early Detection of Preeclampsia
Abstract Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation of synovial joints. Anticitrullinated protein autoantibodies are detected by the CCP test in early disease and predict the development of erosive disease as well as extraarticular manifestations. We recently reported that many RA patients have anti-citrullinated albumin (ACA) ...
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Clinical Research On-Demand: How the University of Washington’s Theberge Lab is Using Tasso to Study Unpredictable Events in Real Time - Case Study
Many important research questions cannot be studied under controlled circumstances. Events like natural disasters or disease exposure often occur without warning and prevent in-person clinic visits, making timely observation difficult without a flexible approach. At the University of Washington, researchers are partnering with Tasso to study these scenarios by deploying on-demand remote ...
By Tasso, Inc.
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Bio-Ink: Printing the Future of Medicine and Beyond
Bio-ink is a revolutionary material that is rapidly changing the fields of medicine, tissue engineering, and even bioprinting food. This fascinating substance is essentially a type of ink made from living cells and other biocompatible materials that can be used to 3D print complex biological structures. What is Bio-Ink Made Of? The composition of bio-ink can vary depending on the desired ...
By Matexcel
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Four Novel Drug Delivery Systems You Should Know
In the field of medicine, effectively delivering drugs to the target site in the body is crucial for successful treatment. Over the years, several innovative drug delivery systems have been developed to improve drug efficacy and patient outcomes. In this article, we will discuss four novel drug delivery systems that have shown promising results in recent research. These systems include ...
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Huateng Pharma Unveils Premium Ingredients for Commodities and Cosmetics
Huateng Pharma, a leading supplier of high-quality ingredients for the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, is proud to announce its range of novel ingredients designed for both commodities and cosmetics. The company is committed to delivering excellence from lab to commercial scale, ensuring the highest standards of quality and performance. 1. Tetrahydrocurcumin (CAS No. 36062-04-1): ...
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CMC Regulatory Considerations for ADCs
Antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) are a new class of biopharmaceuticals that use monoclonal antibodies to target tumor cells to deliver potent cytotoxic drugs. So far, a total of 15 ADC drugs have been approved worldwide, of which the FDA has approved 13 ADCs for various cancers, including Adcetris®, Kadcyla®, Besponsa®, Mylotarg®, Lumoxiti®, Polivy®, Padcev®, Enhertu ®, Trodelvy® and Blenrep®. As ...
By BOC Sciences
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Antibody-Drug Conjugates: New Strategies of ADC Payloads
The concept of ADCs was first proposed by Nobel Prize winner Paul Ehrlich in 1913. But it was not until 1975, when hybridoma technology began to be used to produce monoclonal antibodies, that the era of ADC drug development truly began. Driven by increasingly mature technology, ADC drugs have gone through three iterations (Fig. 1). Although ADCs have gone through three iterations, current ...
By BOC Sciences
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Best Wound Care Kits & Solutions for Seniors
Each wound tells a unique life story, whether it's from a sudden accident or a chronic condition. Wound care is important, especially for the elderly. Giving them only love and care is far from enough, but you also need to learn how to effectively manage different types of wounds. In this article, we will discuss the best senior wound care solutions, quality senior care products, and provide ...
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