With the advancement in medical science and understanding the importance of
biodistribution and pharmacokinetics of therapeutic agents, modern drug delivery research …

Biofouling is generally undesirable for many applications. An overview of the medical,
marine and industrial fields susceptible to fouling is presented. Two types of fouling include …

Electrochemical energy storage has become a key part of portable medical and electronic
devices, as well as ground and aerial vehicles. Unfortunately, conventionally produced …

Triggerable drug delivery systems enable on‐demand controlled release profiles that may
enhance therapeutic effectiveness and reduce systemic toxicity. Recently, a number of new …

Chronic diseases account for the majority of all deaths worldwide, and their prevalence is
expected to escalate in the next 10 years. Because chronic disorders require long-term …

The first clinical trial of an implantable microchip-based drug delivery device is discussed.
Human parathyroid hormone fragment (1–34)[hPTH (1–34)] was delivered from the device …

Advanced polymeric controlled delivery systems are designed to effectively treat chronic
diseases by adjusting the temporal profile of drug release. Most conventional controlled …

Poor water solubility and low bioavailability of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) are
major causes of friction in the pharmaceutical industry and represent a formidable hurdle for …

The oral route of drug administration is most preferred due to its ease of use, low cost, and
high patient compliance. However, the oral uptake of many small molecule drugs and …

This review covers reservoir-based drug delivery systems that incorporate microtechnology,
with an emphasis on oral, dermal, and implantable systems. Key features of each …