Kollidon® SR: Formulation techniques and drug delivery applications.

Kollidon® SR is one of the recent versatile coprocessed excipients in the formulation of modified-release dosage forms. It is prepared by co-spray drying aqueous dispersions of polyvinylacetate and polyvinylpyrrolidone. This article gives a critical review of the physicochemical attributes and technological properties of Kollidon® SR.

Species Identification and Genotyping of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Clinical Samples Based on ITS1-PCR-Sequencing in Southeast Iran.

Background: Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is one of the most common parasitic diseases in many regions of Iran. It has a major role in deprived societies. We aimed to identify species based on molecular as ITS1-rDNA-PCR internal transcribed spacer 1 (ITS1) region, microscopy, and culture techniques in diagnosing cutaneous leishmaniasis.

Laboratory-based assessment of geotechnical characteristics of organic waste-amended soil for landfill biocover.

A landfill biocover is essential for addressing environmental concerns, especially in waste management, as it plays a crucial role in mitigating the release of methane gas. This study investigates the geotechnical characteristics of soil amended with organic wastes for landfill biocover applications. Various organic waste amendments, viz.

Assessment of body mass index, lifestyle and health perception among female university students in Morocco.

Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI), dietary habits, physical activity, and health perception among female university students in Morocco.

Methods: The study was conducted at a Moroccan university among female students from the Faculty of Sciences Ain-Chock in Casablanca. Participants were given a self-administered questionnaire that evaluated sociodemographic factors, dietary habits, food group consumption, physical activity, and self-assessed health status.

The biological effects of copper alloying in Zn-based biodegradable arterial implants.

Biodegradable metals based on zinc are being developed to serve as temporary arterial scaffolding. Although the inclusion of copper is becoming more prevalent for grain refinement in zinc alloys, the biological activity of the copper component has not been well investigated. Here, two ZnCu alloys (0.