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FDA authorises new use of test to identify the emerging pathogen Candida auris
The FDA has authorised the first test to identify the emerging pathogen Candida auris, which can cause serious infections in hospitalised patients...
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Microbial Detection
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Objectionable organisms in non-sterile medicinal products
Microbiological contamination of non-sterile medicinal products is an infrequent, but longstanding and recurring issue. But there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach towards objectionable organisms, says David Elder...
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Microbiology In-Depth Focus 2017
The European Pharmacopoeia chapter on methods for microbiological quality control was recently revised to include a number of significant changes. In this In-Depth Focus Michael Miller provides the first part of this two-part review and Kevin Williams discusses a paradigm change in biologics microbiological contaminant control.
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The people factor: investigating the gown
An effective environmental monitoring programme is designed to estimate the microbial content of the room’s air and surfaces (by incident rate, against alert and action levels, and by assessment of different species) for operations performed within a cleanroom or controlled environment.
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Poster: Microbial survival in compressed gases under fast decompression to normal atmospheric conditions
This scientific poster reviews numerous scientific literature related to microbial survival under a broad range of environmental pressure conditions, and the resilience of microorganisms under variable compression and decompression environments.
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Guide To Testing Services
Welcome to European Pharmaceutical Review’s Guide to Testing Services, the second in our new series of ‘Guide to …’ supplements. In this edition, five leading testing service suppliers explain how their service offering meets current industry needs...
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Scientific Poster Gallery 2017
In this supplement, we've brought together a collection of interesting posters from leading companies in order to celebrate cutting-edge research in the pharmaceutical industry and to share with our readers some of the varied work being carried out by their colleagues...
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Nutrition, the microbiome, and Autism Spectrum Disorder: A review
Over the last decade, research has revealed more about the human gut microbiome—the environment within the gastrointestinal tract—where microbes, especially bacteria, reside.
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Antibiotic from bacteria found on Kenyan ant could help beat MRSA
A new antibiotic, produced by bacteria found on a species of African ant, is very potent against antibiotic-resistant ‘superbugs’ like MRSA according to scientists.
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Application note: Microbial limits testing
In this application note, Wickham Laboratories discuss risk assessments for objectionable organisms...
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Wickham Laboratories announces upcoming webinar on microbial limits testing
4 October 2016 | By Wickham Laboratories
Join us for a free webinar on risks, regulations and determining the best method for your product, 3rd November, 3PM GMT...
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A novel approach in assessing the antimicrobial efficacy of eye drop products
4 May 2016 | By Mostafa Eissa, Hikma Pharmaceuticals
The microbial contamination of medicinal products constitutes a continuous threat to the health of consumers, which may negatively impact pharmaceutical companies’ reputability. However, multidose sterile pharmaceutical products are prone to contamination either from the normal flora of the human body or from the surrounding environment, following their misuse by patients.…
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An interview with Dr. Arnaud Carlotti, PhD, HDR, President of Eurofins IDmyk
Caroline Richards, Editor of European Pharmaceutical Review, asks Dr. Arnaud Carlotti, PhD, HDR, President of Eurofins IDmyk, to provide his insights on the microbial testing industry...
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Practical Application of RMM in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
15 December 2014 | By BD Diagnostics
Discussion on how a rapid method can provide a solution to a common microbiological testing problem for pharmaceutical manufacturers – process water microbiology testing.
