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Drug delivery is a term that refers to the delivery of a pharmaceutical compound into the body. Most common methods of delivery include the preferred non-invasive oral (through the mouth), nasal, pneumonial (inhalation), and rectal routes. Much research is now focussing on nanotechnology as a drug delivery method.

iCo reports study results of Oral Amp B drug candidate targeting latent HIV reservoirs

iCo Therapeutics Inc., today reported results of its Oral Amphotericin B (Oral Amp B) drug candidate targeting latent HIV reservoirs.

19 Aug 2014

Cancer Research UK funds projects for new cancer study

A NEW funding scheme launched by Cancer Research UK today (Thursday) looks to bring new insight to some of cancer's biggest challenges.

14 Aug 2014

First peer-reviewed comprehensive expert guidance on the use of neurostimulation for pain

Reflecting groundbreaking international consensus regarding a group of rapidly evolving medical interventions for chronic pain, the International Neuromodulation Society announced it will soon publish the first peer-reviewed comprehensive expert guidance on the appropriate use of neurostimulation for pain.

12 Aug 2014

Sanofi, MannKind sign licensing agreement to develop and commercialize Afrezza Inhalation Powder

Sanofi and MannKind Corporation announced today that they have entered into a worldwide exclusive licensing agreement for development and commercialization of Afrezza (insulin human) Inhalation Powder, a new rapid-acting inhaled insulin therapy for adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

11 Aug 2014

New lifesaving product aims at reducing death toll from heroin abuse

A new, lifesaving product aimed at reducing the death toll from heroin abuse — developed by a professor at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy — is in its final round of clinical trials and has received Fast Track designation by the Food and Drug Administration.

7 Aug 2014

New tool promises to reduce deaths caused by heroin overdose

A new, lifesaving product aimed at reducing the death toll from heroin abuse - developed by a professor at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy - is in its final round of clinical trials and has received Fast Track designation by the Food and Drug Administration.

7 Aug 2014

Access Pharmaceuticals enters into exclusive license agreement with Norgine

ACCESS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., an emerging biopharmaceutical company, today announced that it had entered into an exclusive license agreement with Norgine B.V., a leading independent European specialty pharmaceutical company, for the commercialization of MuGard in Europe.

7 Aug 2014

Novel therapy takes rheumatoid arthritis treatment in mice to a new level

Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition that causes painful inflammation of several joints in the body. The joint capsule becomes swollen, and the disease can also destroy cartilage and bone as it progresses. Rheumatoid arthritis affects 0.5% to 1% of the world's population. Up to this point, doctors have used various drugs to slow or stop the progression of the disease.

7 Aug 2014

BD Medical announces retail pharmacy launch of BD AutoShield Duo

BD Medical, a segment of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a leading global medical technology company, today announced the retail pharmacy launch of BD AutoShield Duo, the only pen needle with patented dual front and back-end shields that provides greater convenience and safety before and after injecting.

From BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) 6 Aug 2014

BioDelivery Sciences updates on Clonidine Topical Gel Phase 3 trial for PDN treatment

BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. announced today that it has completed a pre-specified interim analysis of the ongoing initial pivotal Phase 3 trial for Clonidine Topical Gel for the treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN).

6 Aug 2014

Graphene droplets open up possibilities for use in drug delivery and disease detection

A chance discovery about the 'wonder material' graphene - already exciting scientists because of its potential uses in electronics, energy storage and energy generation - takes it a step closer to being used in medicine and human health.

6 Aug 2014

Researchers to track fate in body of materials used in breakthrough medicines

The University of Liverpool has been awarded -2 million to become a leading centre in the UK for tracking the fate in the body of materials used in breakthrough medicines.

5 Aug 2014

New information on limitations and potential for development of transcranial ultrasound therapy

A recent study completed at the University of Eastern Finland provides new information on the limitations and potential new directions for the future development of transcranial ultrasound therapy.

4 Aug 2014

BD reports 5.1% increase in third fiscal quarter revenues

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a leading global medical technology company, today reported quarterly revenues of $2.157 billion for the third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2014, representing an increase of 5.1 percent from the prior-year period, or 4.6 percent on a foreign currency-neutral basis.

From BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) 31 Jul 2014

Antioxidant biomaterial helps vascular grafts heal

When a foreign material like a medical device or surgical implant is put inside the human body, the body always responds. According to Northwestern University's Guillermo Ameer, most of the time, that response can be negative and affect the device's function.

25 Jul 2014

Tiny gold particles can make cell membranes deliver drugs directly to target cells

A special class of tiny gold particles can easily slip through cell membranes, making them good candidates to deliver drugs directly to target cells.

22 Jul 2014

Carbohydrates from Okra plant can improve quality of food products

Estonian-born Katerina Alba's research at the University of Huddersfield could help to improve the quality of some of the most popular emulsion-based food products - such as butter, mayonnaise, yoghurt and fruit drinks - and she is starting to gain an international profile for her work.

11 Jul 2014

Scientists develop new weapon against bacterial infections in the form of tiny DNA pyramids

Bacterial infections usually announce themselves with pain and fever but often can be defeated with antibiotics - and then there are those that are sneaky and hard to beat. Now, scientists have built a new weapon against such pathogens in the form of tiny DNA pyramids.

11 Jul 2014

New drug delivered through skin effective in treatment of breast cancer

A drug that has proven effective in the prevention and treatment of breast cancer, but with serious side-effects, may be delivered effectively through the skin using a new topical drug-delivery system.

11 Jul 2014

Gerresheimer substantially increases earnings in second quarter of financial year 2014

Gerresheimer AG substantially increased earnings in the second quarter of financial year 2014."High-quality packaging for drugs and products enabling safe and easy self-medication continues to be increasingly in demand worldwide.

10 Jul 2014

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iCo reports study results of Oral Amp B drug candidate targeting latent HIV reservoirs

Cancer Research UK funds projects for new cancer study

First peer-reviewed comprehensive expert guidance on the use of neurostimulation for pain

Sanofi, MannKind sign licensing agreement to develop and commercialize Afrezza Inhalation Powder

New lifesaving product aims at reducing death toll from heroin abuse

New tool promises to reduce deaths caused by heroin overdose

Access Pharmaceuticals enters into exclusive license agreement with Norgine

Novel therapy takes rheumatoid arthritis treatment in mice to a new level

BD Medical announces retail pharmacy launch of BD AutoShield Duo

BioDelivery Sciences updates on Clonidine Topical Gel Phase 3 trial for PDN treatment

Graphene droplets open up possibilities for use in drug delivery and disease detection

Researchers to track fate in body of materials used in breakthrough medicines

New information on limitations and potential for development of transcranial ultrasound therapy

BD reports 5.1% increase in third fiscal quarter revenues

Antioxidant biomaterial helps vascular grafts heal

Tiny gold particles can make cell membranes deliver drugs directly to target cells

Carbohydrates from Okra plant can improve quality of food products

Scientists develop new weapon against bacterial infections in the form of tiny DNA pyramids

New drug delivered through skin effective in treatment of breast cancer

Gerresheimer substantially increases earnings in second quarter of financial year 2014

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