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Connected drug delivery devices market to grow to $4bn by 2028
A new report reveals the COVID-19 pandemic, prevalence of chronic disease and increasing patient engagement will all drive adoption of connected drug delivery devices.
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New process for producing synthetic insulin developed
Researchers say that their novel way to produce synthetic insulin could also be used to create at least eight other drugs.
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Pioneering a full-ecosystem microbiota approach to improve survival outcomes in life-threatening diseases
The human gut contains the largest ecosystem of microbial species having complex host-microbiome interactive networks that contribute to our physiology and regulate our immune system. An imbalance in this host-microbiome interaction is associated with disease and the ability to restore or stabilise the network by introducing a rich and diverse…
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EMA recommends 15 medicines for approval following December meeting
The EMA's human medicines committee has released its results for the December meeting, suggesting which therapies should receive marketing authorisation.
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Noncommunicable diseases are leading cause of death and disability worldwide, says WHO
Alzheimer’s and diabetes enter the top ten global causes of death for the first time, while HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis deaths fall, according to the WHO’s 2019 Global Health Estimates.
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Smart biomaterial drug delivery system could improve CNS injury recovery
The implanted biomaterial drug delivery system releases methylprednisolone and reduces inflammation, promoting central nervous system (CNS) repair.
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Effect of COVID-19 on treatment of non-communicable diseases
Coronavirus or COVID-19 is currently the leading cause of mortality worldwide. With a patient database of 4,150,343 active cases (as of 28 June 2020), it is the most hit word on the internet today. Besides this catastrophe, the world has been facing a severe shortage of healthcare facilities, which has…
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The circuit of life: saving on manufacturing, waste and delivery-related supply chain inefficiencies
Many pharmaceutical companies have complicated supply chains that are inefficient and ill-equipped to deal with current demands. This article explores how digitalising the healthcare supply chain can address the pharmaceutical sector's increasing financial-, capacity- and waste-related strains associated with our ageing population and the soaring costs of new treatments.
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How implantable systems and microparticle depot injections are meeting the needs of long-acting drug delivery
Implantable systems and microparticle depots are used in many areas of drug delivery to release medicines at a controlled rate within the body. The use of these long-acting dosage forms eliminates the need for frequent administrations via traditional routes of administration, which ensures patient compliance and results in improved outcomes.…
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Patient adherence: the true costs
Adherence to medicines – ie, maintaining consistency and complying with correct dosage – is vital for treatment success, yet patient non-adherence remains a global concern, risking a multitude of consequences for both the patients and healthcare systems. Dave Elder explores the issue of medicine adherence and expounds on current efforts…
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UK vaccine clinical trial outsourcing expansion continues
An outsourcing company has announced that Phase II, III and IV clinical trials of vaccines will continue at a growing number of sites, assessing the safety of each in light of COVID-19.
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Stem cells in the clinic: how are they regulated?
Dr Roger Barker, University of Cambridge, UK and Eric Anthony, International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR), describe how stem cells are regulated around the world and why this is important for patient safety.
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Novo Nordisk offers free 90-day insulin supply to patients due to COVID-19
Novo Nordisk has set up a programme to allow patients in the US experiencing financial hardship because of COVID-19 to receive free insulin for 90 days.
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Using fatty acids in oral formulations to improve drug delivery
Researchers have used triglyceride fatty acids to develop an oral formulation for drugs that are usually injected or taken intravenously.
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COVID-19 update: Eli Lilly assures security of insulin supply
Having become aware of insulin shortages in pharmacies, the company has stated that its products are not backordered and should be available for delivery by wholesalers.
