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PharmaLab Congress 2024 – what’s new for the third year in Düsseldorf/Neuss
Find out what is on offer for pharma professionals working in analytical development and microbiology QC at the 12th PharmaLab Congress being held in Germany in 2024.
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Microbial Detection
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Microbial contamination detection with rapid spectroscopy
The detection method was designed for continuous culture monitoring of cell therapy products and required minimal sample preparation, research showed.
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Semi-automatic method could provide “superior” bacterial characterisation analysis
The analysis technique offers “significant” advantages over traditional colony forming unit (CFU) counts, according to the paper.
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Alternative methods for mycobacterial testing in biological products
Considering the limited available information on implementing mycobacterial testing for quality control of biologicals, researchers have highlighted a suitable potential alternative detection method.
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Rapid method for whole-genome fungal ID
The novel technique for whole-genome analysis of fungal species is “highly suitable” for quality and safety monitoring of medicinal materials, the paper suggests.
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Guide to Testing 2024
In this Guide to Testing articles explore limit of detection requirements for microbial testing of short-shelf-life products and sustainable endotoxin testing.
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Microbe-carrying particle recovery efficacy with manual surface sampling
Three different contact plate methods were tested to determine a convenient manual surface sampling technique for microbial contamination recovery, the paper explained.
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Study monitors particles and falling bacteria in biosafety cabinets
The type of clothing worn in aseptic manufacturing areas may impact the number of particle and airborne bacteria detected in biosafety cabinets.
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Microbial burden assessment of solid pharmaceutical products
Employing an automated, alternative microbiological method (AMM) means water activity could be used as a microbial indicator for bioburden assessment in tablets and capsules, a study suggests.
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Control strategy could facilitate faster bioburden detection
According to the paper, the control strategy for rapid bioburden testing provides manufacturers with enhanced capabilities for process control.
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Mould study highlights safer far-UVC light cleaning alternative
Research suggests that to prevent common mould growth, low-dose far-UVC light could be applied as a chemical-free addition to manual cleaning of indoor surfaces.
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Pharma Horizons: Environmental Monitoring
This report is dedicated to exploring some of the latest advances in pharmaceutical environmental monitoring, covering topics from contamination control and cleanroom validation through to emerging technologies for bacterial endotoxin testing.
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Rapid pseudomonas aeruginosa detection method developed
Research suggests the rapid detection method “will enable the timely implementation of microbiological monitoring strategies for large batches of medications”.
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Preventing fungal contamination in pharmaceuticals
While fungal contamination detection in pharmaceutical manufacturing remains a challenge, preventive practices and policies must be followed, research states.
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Employing MALDI-TOF MS for microbial identification in sterile drug manufacturing
A study investigating microbial risks of the entire manufacturing process has identified MALDI-TOF MS as a promising first-line tool for pharmaceutical environmental monitoring.
