Medicine and health sciences
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Ethical Challenges in Data Privacy for AI-Enabled Healthcare and Pharmacy Apps
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare and pharmacy applications promises significant improvements in diagnostics, personalized treatment plans, and patient engagement. However, the integration of AI also raises profound ethical challenges regarding data privacy.…
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Evaluating the Efficacy of Nanoparticle-Based Drug Carriers for Targeted Cancer Therapy
Nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems represent a promising frontier in targeted cancer therapy, combining the benefits of enhanced drug solubility, improved bioavailability, and selective delivery to tumor tissues. This manuscript reviews the evolution of nanoparticle carriers and…
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Development of Smart Inhalers for Personalized Respiratory Disease Treatment
Respiratory diseases, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pose significant global health challenges. Traditional inhaler devices, while life‐saving, often suffer from limitations in dosing accuracy, adherence, and real‐time monitoring. This manuscript presents the development…
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Pharmacokinetic Variations of Herbal Drugs in Different Age Groups
Herbal medications have gained global popularity as complementary and alternative therapies. However, their pharmacokinetic profiles often vary significantly among individuals, particularly across different age groups. This manuscript reviews the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) of…
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Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery: A Breakthrough for Targeted Cancer Therapy
Cancer remains one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide, and traditional chemotherapy often suffers from systemic toxicity and lack of target specificity. Nanotechnology in drug delivery has emerged as a promising strategy to overcome these…
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Mobile App Reminders on Prescription Refill Compliance
Prescription refill non-compliance continues to pose a major barrier to effective chronic disease management. Missed refills lead to medication gaps that compromise therapeutic outcomes, especially in patients with conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and asthma. With…
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Integrated Workflow Management Systems for Enhancing Pharmacist Productivity in Hospital Settings
Hospital pharmacists play a critical role in ensuring safe, accurate, and efficient medication management, but traditional workflow systems often impede optimal productivity due to fragmented communication, manual documentation, and redundant processes. Integrated Workflow Management Systems (IWMS)…
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Ethical Marketing Strategies for Recruitment in Mid-Stage Clinical Trials
Clinical trial recruitment is a complex endeavor, particularly in mid-stage trials (Phase II), where participant motivation, therapeutic promise, and ethical clarity converge. Effective marketing strategies are essential to ensure timely enrollment without compromising participant autonomy or…
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Digitization of Pharmacovigilance in Hospital Pharmacies: Cost-Effectiveness Evaluation
Pharmacovigilance plays a critical role in ensuring patient safety by detecting, assessing, and preventing adverse drug reactions (ADRs). With the evolving healthcare landscape, digitization offers a promising avenue to streamline pharmacovigilance in hospital pharmacies. This study…
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Training Gaps in Clinical Pharmacology: An Academic and Industry Perspective
Clinical pharmacology, as a foundational pillar bridging biomedical science and patient care, is critical for drug development and rational therapeutics. However, both academic institutions and pharmaceutical industries have identified significant training gaps that impede the preparation…