Eye Melanoma Unveiled: Cutting-Edge Diagnosis, Revolutionary Treatments and Advanced Drug Delivery

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· Academic Press
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About this ebook

Eye Melanoma Unveiled: Cutting-Edge Diagnosis, Revolutionary Treatments and Advanced Drug Delivery delves into the latest advancements in drug delivery systems for diagnosing and treating eye melanoma. Compiled by leading scientists globally, the book thoroughly examines innovative drug delivery techniques utilized in uveal melanoma treatments, beginning with an overview of the disease's epidemiology, risk factors, pathogenesis, and molecular mechanisms. The book further discusses imaging techniques and diagnostic methods essential for precise disease identification.Despite stable incidence rates over the past thirty years and enhanced local treatments, survival rates for uveal melanoma have not notably improved. Recent genetic and cytogenetic developments have improved prognostication and cancer identification with high metastatic potential. This book is invaluable for specialists in drug formulation and delivery, eye oncologists, translational researchers, and life scientists. - Includes an overview of current trends and challenges in eye melanoma treatment - Delves into the potential of novel drug delivery systems in the effective management of uveal melanoma - Covers a range of treatment options for conjunctival melanoma, including cryotherapy, brachytherapy, topical chemotherapy, and immunotherapy - Supplemented with practical examples that illustrate key points and applications, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and rigorous investigation

About the author

Dr. Bhupendra G. Prajapati is Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutics at School of Pharmacy, P P Savani University, Kosamba-394125, Gujarat 394125, India. An alumnus of Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University (Doctorate) and M.S. University of Baroda (B.Pharm and M.Pharm), he has over 22 years of experience in academia, research, and industry. Dr. Prajapati has received numerous accolades, including the AICTE's Career Award for Young Teacher and the President Award for Staff Excellence in Research and Capacity Building from Ganpat University. With over 80 national and international publications, he has secured various research grants and holds multiple patents in NDDS. He has supervised numerous Ph.D. and PG research scholars and delivered over 50 expert talks globally. As an editor of 10 international books and contributor of 70 book chapters, his research focuses on lipid-based drug delivery and nanotech formulations. Dr. Prajapati is an active member of IPA, APTI, and CRSIC..

Dr. Devesh U. Kapoor is a Professor at Dr. Dayaram Patel Pharmacy College, Bardoli, Gujarat, where he has served since September 2010. He holds a B.Pharm from the University of Rajasthan and an M.Pharm in Pharmaceutics from Rajasthan University of Health Sciences, along with a PhD in pharmaceutical sciences. With 14 years of teaching and administrative experience, Dr. Kapoor has authored over 35 research and review articles in esteemed national and international journals and contributed to several books published by Elsevier, Bentham Science, MDPI, Springer, and Wiley. His research focuses on osmotic drug delivery systems, solid lipid nanoparticles, and microspheres. He has received significant grants for organizing national seminars and faculty development programs. Dr. Kapoor holds three design patents and has delivered over 10 expert talks at various national conferences. He is currently the editor of three international books with prominent publishers.

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