Publications by authors named "Michal Smolenski"

: The aim of the present study was to develop lactose-free formulations of rivaroxaban, a novel oral anticoagulant used for the treatment and prevention of blood clotting. As a BCS Class II drug, rivaroxaban is characterized by poor solubility in aqueous media, posing a significant formulation challenge. : To address this, phosphate-based excipients were employed to prepare both traditional single-unit dosage forms (tablets) and modern multiple-unit pellet systems (MUPS).

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  • - Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy involves inhaling pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber and may influence circulating small extracellular vesicles (sEVs), which are important for health and disease.
  • - A pilot study examined the effects of HBO therapy on sEV levels in 80 patients with necrotizing soft-tissue infections, sudden hearing loss, and aseptic bone necrosis, finding a significant increase in sEVs, particularly in the hearing loss group.
  • - The elevated sEV levels suggest HBO therapy may reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, indicating a potential role of sEVs in understanding the therapy's effectiveness.
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Variability of the gastrointestinal tract is rarely reflected in test protocols but often turns out to be crucial for the oral dosage form performance. In this study, we present a generation method of dissolution profiles accounting for the variability of fasted gastric conditions. The workflow featured 20 biopredictive tests within the physiological variability.

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Vaginal candidiasis (VC) is an emerging global hardly treated health issue affecting millions of women worldwide. In this study, the nanoemulsion consisting of clotrimazole (CLT), rapeseed oil, Pluronic F-68, Span 80, PEG 200, and lactic acid was prepared using high-speed and high-pressure homogenization. Yielded formulations were characterized by an average droplet size of 52-56 nm, homogenous size distribution by volume, and a polydispersity index (PDI) < 0.

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(1) Background: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) uses 100% oxygen delivered at 1.5-3 times the atmospheric pressure in a specialised chamber to achieve supraphysiological oxygen tension in blood and tissues. Besides its target, HBOT may affect inflammation, endothelial function or angiogenesis.

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In order to overcome the limitations associated with vaginal administration of drugs, e.g., the short contact time of the drug form with the mucosa or continuous carrier wash-out, the development of new carriers for gynecological use is necessary.

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Curcuma longa L. (turmeric) of ginger family (Zingiberaceae) belongs to the group of oldest cultivated spice plants in the south-east Asian countries. For many years rhizome of this plant has been used also as a safe and active drug for the treatment of various.

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