How pre-filled syringes are helping to deliver the personalised drug revolution
With ‘novel’ biologic and personalised drugs being used to treat and cure chronic ailments, discover how pre-filled syringes are set to gain high traction...
The use of bisphosphonate to prevent loss of bone mineral density in post-menopausal women
Presented at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology, study supports bisphosphonate use prior to denosumab to prevent loss of bone mineral density in post-menopausal...
Maximising vaccine effectiveness for children using genome-wide genotyping
Published in Cell Reports, genetics influence how protective childhood vaccines are, and researchers have found a way of maximising vaccine effectiveness using genome-wide genotyping.
A...
Could the use of psychoactive substances be deterred by certain personality traits?
The social environment is an influential factor regarding drug addiction and abusing psychoactive substances. However, some living in the same environment become drug users,...
Enhanced food to provide health benefits are not making it quick enough to consumers
According to GM technology, enhanced food to help tackle global epidemics such as malnutrition, obesity and provide health benefits are already with us, but...
Push to develop world’s first vaccine against the deadly Strep A bacteria
The British biomedical research foundation, the Wellcome Trust, has granted $2.25 million (~€2.1 Million) to IVI & MCRI to coordinate efforts to develop world’s...
Cancer investigational trials with cannabinoids: Tetra Bio-Pharma will present at the FDA hearing
Today Tetra Bio-Pharma will present key findings from Phase 1 and Phase 2 cancer investigational trials with cannabinoids at the FDA hearing.
The Food and Drug...
Could we be one step closer to global Strep A vaccine?
The search for a global Strep A vaccine has narrowed after researchers sequenced the DNA of more than 2,000 Group A Streptococcus samples from...
Nations are reforming illicit drug policies, but China is unlikely to curb fentanyl exports
Strict strategies traditionally embraced by Asian nations to enforce illicit drug policies are beginning to change, with nations like China, the enforcement mechanisms of...
Probiotics for poultry on the rise due to growing consumption of meat & egg
Driven by the rising demand for meat & egg consumption among global consumers, discover how and why the ingredients used in probiotics for poultry...
Cannabinoid-based drug discovery and development is about to get an upgrade
Tetra Bio-Pharma, engaged in cannabinoid-based drug discovery & development, recently acquired Panag Pharma, creating a new strategic partnership delving further into the cannabis industry.
PANAG...
After thousands sign charity petition, first primary progressive multiple sclerosis drug available
The first ever treatment for early primary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) will be available on the NHS and has been branded a “landmark moment”...
Up to 50% variation in medication prices for online pharmacies
Comparisons of online pharmacies show significant variation in medication prices, which can vary by up to 50% within the UK.
According to NHS data, finding...
The Datura genus: the examination of the recreational uses of stramonium
Encompassing several plant species featured heavily in traditional medicine & pop culture, the Datura genus, including stramonium, is now being further investigated for its...
Greater risk of heart attack and stroke in women is linked with antibiotic use
Published in the European Heart Journal, antibiotic use over a long period of time can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke in...
Are online pharmacies clinically appropriate for patients?
Online pharmacies in Great Britain are now required to follow updated guidance from the pharmacy regulator to protect people getting medicines online.
The General Pharmaceutical...
Explore the first European framework contracts for influenza pandemic
Seqirus, a global leader in influenza prevention, has announced that it is to supply influenza pandemic vaccines as part of the response to a...
Is there a milestone in the treatment of men’s disease with tissue engineering?
About 1% of the male population suffers from strictures of the urethra, discover the breakthrough in tissue engineering with MukoCell.
Utilising tissue engineering, the product...
Developing a first-in-class regenerative gene therapy for cystic fibrosis
OmniSpirant Limited is an Irish company developing a regenerative gene therapy with the potential to transform respiratory medicine.
The innovative OmniSpirant platform is based on...
Privileged access management: the cyber priority for the pharmaceutical sector
Privileged access management operates as a much-needed step to secure pharmaceutical organisations in the age of the mass data breach, says CyberArk’s David Higgins.
When...
