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The US Just Approved The First Over-The-Counter Daily Birth Control Pill

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

The pill, called Opill – the brand name for the tablet formulation of norgestrel – is an oral contraceptive containing only progestin hormone, which helps prevent pregnancy […]

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Common medications contain animal byproducts, study finds

Scienmag

No FDA regulations in place to alert patients when medication is derived from animals More physicians and pharmacists are advocating for patients to be made aware of animal byproducts contained in common medications, according to new research in the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine.

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Biologic Therapeutics Development, Part 1: Definition and Distinct Characteristics

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Essentially, a biologic is a product that is produced from living organisms or that contains components of living organisms. Gene-based and cellular biologics, for example, often are at the forefront of biomedical research, and may be used to treat a variety of medical conditions for which no other treatments are available.

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Perimenopause: Tackling the dearth of treatments for anxiety and depression

Pharmaceutical Technology

Due to a growing body of research, the connection between mental health and perimenopause is becoming clearer, namely its impact on mood and the onset of depression and anxiety. However, despite focused efforts in scientific research, this connection is still largely unexplored in the pharmaceutical space.

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Burger with a Side of Phthalates: New Study Finds Harmful Chemicals in Fast Food Items

XTalks

The study , which was published last week in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology , showed that hormone-disrupting chemicals, known as phthalates, were prevalent in a wide range of fast-food items.

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Leading freeze-drying systems suppliers for the pharmaceutical industry

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries widely use freeze-drying systems to protect vaccines, antibodies, antibiotics such as penicillin, blood plasma, proteins, enzymes, hormones, viruses, and bacteria from heat and minimise their biological activity.

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Top 8 American Foods Banned in Other Countries

XTalks

In a nation where the majority of store-bought food contain incomprehensible ingredients and employ labeling tactics designed to confuse consumers, understanding the nature of our snacks and meals can often prove difficult. Same goes for instant mashed potatoes, which often contain BHA to keep it from spoiling on the shelf.