Scientific articles

Colon Targeted Drug Delivery Systems: A Review on Primary and Novel Approaches

Applications of polymers in intraocular drug delivery systems

Unlabelled: We are entering a new era of ophthalmic pharmacology where new drugs are rapidly being developed for the treatment of anterior and posterior segment of the eye disease. The pharmacokinetics of drug delivery to the eye remains a very active area of ophthalmic research. Intraocular drug delivery systems allow …

Preface

… nteractions, offering valuable insights into future applications in biosensing, molecular diagnostics and drug delivery. Innovative studies on electro-spun nanofibers incorporating natural products for eco-friendly pest control highlight the growing importance of green nanotechnology and sustainable agricultural practi …

Assessing Amino Acids and Peptide Adsorption on Pristine Graphene in Aqueous Solution: NMR Spectroscopy

… and pharmaceutical areas, ranging from molecular diagnostics, biosensors, and prosthetics to implants and drug delivery. However, realising the full potential of graphene is blocked by a limited understanding of the nature and detail of its noncovalent interactions with biological molecules in aqueous dispersion, where …

Short-term results of intravitreal dexamethasone implant (OZURDEX(®)) in treatment of recalcitrant diabetic macular edema: A case series

Context: Dexamethasone Posterior-Segment Drug Delivery System is a novel, biodegradable, sustained-release drug delivery system (OZURDEX(®)) for treatment of macular edema following retinal vein occlusion and posterior uveitis. However, its potential role in management of diabetic macular edema has not been reported ye …

Iatrogenic subretinal injection of Ozurdex® implant and its effect on macular edema

… mplants which is now in vogue. We speculate a too acute angle of injection or incomplete insertion of the drug delivery system applicator (DDS) away from the limbus or perhaps less refined previous DDS applicator to be a cause for subretinal delivery of the implant. The early disintegration of implant occurred due to b …

Health Facilities for Primary Eye Care in Sultanate of Oman: Primary Eye Care Study 2000

… s evaluation were field staff who evaluated the resource status, such as health staff, space for eye care delivery, instruments, materials for health education, referring cases (for continuous medical education of the primary health staff), drugs for eye care, etc., in each health institution. In addition to availabili …

Surgical Site Infection Rates in Five Middle Eastern Countries: International Nosocomial Infection Control Consortium Findings

Objectives: This study of surgical site infection (SSI) rates covers 29 International Nosocomial Infection Control Consortium (INICC) member hospitals in 22 cities across the Middle East, including Bahrain, Egypt, Kuwait, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia. Methods: Prospective cohort multinational surveillance data were collec …

Antihypertensive Drugs and Perinatal Outcomes in Hypertensive Women Attending a Specialized Tertiary Hospital

… udy. The most prevalent subtype of hypertension was preeclampsia (41.4%). Low birth weight (LBW), preterm delivery (PTD), intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), small for gestational age (SGA), respiratory distress syndrome, and neonatal care unit admissions were significantly higher in women with preeclampsia than in …

The Role of Metallic Nanoparticles in Inhibition of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis and Enhances Phagosome Maturation into the Infected Macrophage

… um tuberculosis-infected macrophage and the role of magnetic iron NPs as nanocarriers of antituberculosis drugs. The literature shows that silver (Ag) and zinc oxide (ZnO) NPs with dimensions less than 10 nm can penetrate directly through the macrophage bilayer membrane. Ag NPs increase the permeability membrane by mot …

Rose of Jericho: A Word of Caution

… as a herbal tea during pregnancy. It is used as folk medicine during late pregnancy, particularly before delivery for the cultural belief that it eases childbirth, reduces uterine hemorrhage, and facilitates expulsion of a dead fetus. It was claimed to be highly beneficial in antepartum care. It has also been reported …

Liquid Ventilation

… injury. In addition, there are non-respiratory applications with expanding potential including pulmonary drug delivery and radiographic imaging. The potential for multiple clinical applications for liquid-assisted ventilation will be clarified and optimized in future.