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Specifically, Boston leads the way in embracing new research models (for example, Research at the Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT) and, in building a new research culture that has strong roots in academia and the pharma sector. A recent contribution of US$650 million as the philanthropic donation to Broad is the true testimony. It […]
The pharmaceutical industry is undergoing an unprecedented transformation. With the recent advancements in technology, scientists are able to gather and analyze more data than ever before. This has allowed researchers to create drugs that target specific populations and individual patients using biotechnology and genetic data. Here are some of the ways that technology is helping […]
If you are curious to see how technology has transformed healthcare, then you have come to the right place. Here you can find out the biggest changes that have taken place while also learning more about tech in general. It Paves the Way for More Accessible Treatment A lot of industry experts have stated that […]
Dexamethasone, a type of corticosteroid is being used in treating a lot of critically ill patients suffering from COVID-19 because of its anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant properties. The initial trials on the effectiveness of the drug in the treatment of patients were done in the UK and after receiving positive results, dexamethasone was included as one […]
Painkillers like Oxycontin, Percocet, and Vicodin, have been prescribed by primary physicians, surgeons, dentists, and other healthcare providers to patients suffering from varying levels of pain. Though these medications have proven to be an effective source of pain relief, they have also proven to be highly addictive. In fact, it has even been reported that […]
Most people are aware of the dangers of smoking but often find it hard to quit. Giving up cigarettes is a lot harder than some people realize, meaning many smokers try and fail to give up. The good news is that you can quit, you just need to go about it in the right way. […]
Recent strides in pharmaceutical 3D printing has revealed that not only does 3D printing take lesser time to produce, but also the new technique forms unique chemical structures that can potentially treat several ailments more effectively than conventionally manufactured drugs. As an example, the epilepsy drug SPRITAM Levetiracetam was manufactured using a 3D printing process […]
Regarded as one of the biggest Pharmaceutical breakthroughs of the 20th century, the introduction of the measles vaccine to the masses in the early 1960s brought the total count down by thousands per year, which later lead to the mass eradication of the dreaded disease in several parts of the world. As of 2013, the […]
Yes, penicillin allergies are real. Common symptoms include diarrhea and nausea and in rare cases, anaphylactic shock. You might have had an abnormal reaction to a dose of penicillin when you were younger. You may be wary about taking any further penicillin-based shots. But chances are, your immune system has already outgrown it, or you […]
What Every Pharmaceutical Quality Manager Needs to Know Many pharmaceutical companies today are writing very elaborate protocols for calibration in order to comply with the cGMP guidelines put forward by the FDA. Not only is it important to have these protocols on paper, the company must also put them into practice in order to maintain […]