Cytokine storms: a major killer in patients with severe COVID-19 infection
Professor Saad Shakir explains why cytokine storms occur in COVID-19 patients and suggests potential therapies for the symptoms of the coronavirus.
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Nanoparticle delivery offers a possible alternative to opioid pain relief
An international team of researchers has used nanoparticles to deliver a drug – one that previously failed in clinical trials for pain – into specific compartments of nerve cells, dramatically increasing its ability to treat pain in mice and rats. Nikki Withers spoke to Nigel Bunnett to hear more about…
Expert view: Sterility testing of challenging samples
While membrane filtration is often straightforward, some sample types can be challenging. These include difficult-to-filter viscous oils, water-in-oil emulsions and fatty base ointments as well as samples containing substances that inhibit microbial growth.
Under the microscope: Highly potent APIs and toxic payloads
Dr William Sanders discusses trends in the development and manufacture of highly potent active pharmaceutical ingredients (HPAPIs) and toxic payloads for antibody drug conjugates (ADCs).
The importance of continually evolving solid dosage forms
Solid dosage forms have been one of the foremost choices of drug administration for generations. However, with an ever-growing global population, evolving customer demands and continual updates to regulations comes greater need for advanced medicines and progress in this sector. This article explores the benefits and how the field must…
Comprehensive consultation, validation, training and support
As the pioneers of the Limulus amebocyte lysate (LAL) testing methodology, Associates of Cape Cod, Inc. (ACC) specialises in bacterial endotoxin and (1→3)-ß-D-glucan detection, using US Food and Drug Administration-licensed chromogenic, turbidimetric and gel-clot reagent technologies.
Supporting internal quality processes
At Nelson Labs, we have a long history of partnering with pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies.
Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing
What are the main areas that you can test for?
Tax competition in Life Sciences – how does the UK shape up?
Last month, the UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer announced that corporation tax would be frozen at 19 percent, reversing previous plans to cut it to 17 percent. In this article, Lawrence Wild and Richard Turner expand further on what was delivered in the 2020 Budget and explore the relative competitiveness…
COVID-19: the great ventilator challenge
Many COVID-19 patients who are admitted to intensive care in the UK, and globally, require mechanical ventilation. However, our healthcare systems are not prepared for the vast numbers of patients requiring this form of treatment. In this article, Adrian Toutoungi expounds how government and industry is working to push production…
COVID-19: a wakeup call?
It appears the world was unprepared for a novel coronavirus, despite historical precedents. Dave Elder provides some insight on the disease and what the pharmaceutical community is doing to tackle the pandemic.
Emerging biotechs tackle medical research continuity concerns amid COVID-19
While medical professionals fight COVID-19 on the front line, small biotech businesses face a new uphill battle – maintaining research continuity for non-COVID-19 life-changing therapeutics.
SGS’s Centre of Excellence for Biosafety contributes to the fight against coronavirus
Developing new vaccines to fight emerging diseases is an ongoing fight and ensuring they are pure is vital to patients’ health and safety.
Expert view: Ozonia Membrel electrolytic ozone systems
How does electrolytic ozone technology improve pure water system performance while lowering costs?
Post-Brexit: impact in the Life Sciences sector (so far)
In a Q&A with European Pharmaceutical Review, Marie Manley, Partner at Sidley Austin and Will Holmes, Associate at Sidley Austin discuss the post-Brexit landscape for Life Sciences.
