‘Alarming’ percentage of families share leftover antibiotics
A study has found that an alarming number of families share leftover antibiotics between siblings, parents and others not even related to the family...
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Insulin supply chain transparency needed to prevent price hikes
The Endocrine Society has reported that increasing costs of insulin means that people are often deciding to forgo necessary treatment...
High-resolution MRI imaging inspired by antennas
High-resolution MRI imaging techniques have been developed by a team of researchers through looking closely at antennas and how they function...
Medical cannabis made available on prescription in the UK
Medical cannabis is now avaliable through the NHS, but many are warning about its drawbacks and that it won't be available for those who need it...
AdvantaPure® introduces AdvantaSil™ ultra low temperature silicone tubing
A new product is available from AdvantaPure: AdvantaSil Ultra Low Temperature Silicone Tubing...
‘Booming’ pharmaceutical industry in Scotland
A report conducted by the University of Strathclyde has revealed that the pharmaceutical market in Scotland is booming with over £462m in exports...
Link between early antibiotic exposure and weight gain in young children
A recent study has shown that antibiotics use in young children (under 24 months) could result in weight gain shown when the child reaches the age of 5...
Biomarkers show responsiveness to endometriosis treatment
Biomarkers could identify how women with endometriosis will respond to first-line treatment - progestin-based therapies such as oral contraceptives...
Chanelle named Ireland’s pharma industry company of the year 2018
Chanelle Pharma has been named Ireland’s Pharma Industry Company of the Year 2018. The Pharma Industry Awards recognise and celebrate the most original and innovative individuals and companies that demonstrate excellence in the Irish Pharma sector...
Gattefossé North America announces the recipient of the 2018 award for excellence
The Gattefossé North America award for excellence in research and development with lipid-based excipients is an annual prize recognising scientific excellence and significant contributions to the field of lipid-based formulations...
Palbociclib improves patients’ survival in metastatic breast cancer
A Phase III clinical trial has shown that a combination of palbociclib and fulvestrant leads to a longer survival for HR-positive breast cancer...
Widespread side effects from drugs on lungs
After reviewing numerous studies, researchers from various institutions have identified widespread side effects of drugs on the lungs of patients.
One month until the DSCSA: are manufacturers prepared?
With just under one month until the Drug Supply Chain Security Act is enforced in the US, manufacturers are still not all compliant with the rulings...
Radiation/cisplatin established as standard of care for HPV+ oral cancer
Results of a Phae III trial showed that cetuximab with radiation was associated with inferior overall survival and progression-free survival...
Ankylosing spondylitis could be treated with immune therapy
Results from a Phase III clinical trial indicate that patients suffering from ankylosing spondylitis could benefit from the biologic drug ixekizumab...
