New selective biosensor made using synthetic biology
The presence of salt provides a persistent challenge, as fluctuations in salt concentrations affect the selectivity and sensitivity of biosensors...
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Boosting the safety of bulk drug substances is aim of FDA measures
Boosting the safety of compounded drugs is the aim of new plan from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which has unveiled a series of measures.
NIH Health Care Systems Research Collaboratory announces awards
The NIH Health Care Systems Research Collaboratory has announced five new awards...
Pharmacovigilance of new drugs ‘should be more proactive’ in New Zealand
The pharmacovigilance of new drugs and drug formulations undertaken in New Zealand should be proactive, says a leading expert.
‘Nano-submarines’ to help target headaches and tumours
Tiny drug-filled nanocarriers, termed ‘nano-submarines’, are being developed to boost the targeted treatment of headaches and tumours, without damaging healthy tissue...
Heart health calculator predicts CVD risk
A new online heart health calculator can predict the age of hearts and the risk to individuals of a serious cardiovascular event or death...
RWS Life Sciences welcomes new VP of Quality
RWS Life Sciences welcomes Clarice Streets, ASQ, CMQ, OE, as Vice President, Global Quality and Process, in charge of the strategic direction and implementation of its Quality system, underlying organisational processes, and change management...
ITI-214 Parkinson’s drug may be useful for heart failure patients
A drug currently in trials for Parkinson's disease has shown promise in treating heart failure, without the risk of dangerous side effects...
Anti-PD-1 therapy linked to delayed onset of skin disease
The onset of side effects of a common cancer treatment, anti-PD-1 therapy can be identified up to 3 years after treatment...
EU and Japan extend partnership on inspections of medicine manufacturers
The EU and Japan have agreed to widen the range of medicines for which they will recognise each other’s inspections of manufacturing sites.
ProCellicssup™ in-line and real-time bioprocess raman analyser multi-channel unit
ProCellics™, first in-line and real-time bioprocess raman analyser, is a RESOLUTION Spectra Systems product. It offers a GMP user-friendly and easily deployed Process Analytical Technology (PAT) solution...
Artificial Intelligence may predict side effects of drug combinations
Decagon, a new artificial intelligence (AI) system, may be able to predict side effects of different drug combinations in patients, making it easier for doctors to prescribe variations of treatments...
Metabocin shows promise as a potent anti-obesity treatment
A novel drug based on capsaicin caused long-term weight loss and improved metabolic health in mice eating a high-fat diet...
FDA approves the first drug with an indication for treatment of smallpox
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved TPOXX (tecovirimat), the first drug with an indication for treatment of smallpox...
Direct anticoagulants associated with increased risk of bleeding
Results of a study suggest the need for caution in the prescription of direct oral anticoagulants for patients with chronic kidney disease, due to the risk of bleeding...
