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BioNTech shelves oral mRNA vaccine plans with Matinas

Pharmaceutical Technology

The in vivo study, conducted in mice, involved a phosphatidylserine-containing nano-formulation of mRNA supplied by BioNTech, distinct from traditional lipid nanocrystals (LNCs). Whilst the formulation had been successful in vitro , the oral administration in mice did not elicit activity.

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Top 30 New Medical Devices of 2024

XTalks

The liquid portion of the blood (serum or plasma) containing antibodies is separated and tested using the Liason Biotrin parvovirus B19 IgG plus test on a Liason XL analyzer. In this blog, we discuss some of these new medical devices of 2024 that have improved patient outcomes and enhanced quality of life worldwide.

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FDA Designations for Rare Disease Products, Part 3: Rare Pediatric Disease Designation

Camargo

Per the FDA’s guidance on RPDD : In vitro data supporting the mechanism of action of the drug in the disease or in a related disease may suffice for rare pediatric disease designation, whereas that level of data would not generally suffice for orphan-drug designation. Criteria for Rare Pediatric Disease Designation.

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Best Toenail Fungus Treatment Products

Druggist

The main products used for toenail fungus treatment are available in most pharmacies, supermarkets and perhaps with the best range of products found online. Topical products, which are applied directly to the infected area, are the main products used as toenail fungus treatment. Amorolfine 5% nail lacquer is usually applied once or twice weekly.

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BetterLife Engages Eurofins Discovery for its Next Generation Psychedelics 2-bromo-LSD FDA IND-enabling Pharmacology Studies

The Pharma Data

Eurofins Discovery will be conducting the IND-enabling in-vitro preclinical primary pharmacology and safety pharmacology studies on TD-0148A at its state-of-the-art facilities at Eurofins Cerep, DiscoverX and Panlabs. FDA Investigational New Drug (“IND”)-enabling pharmacology studies. About BetterLife Pharma: BetterLife Pharma Inc.

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Remote Patient Testing Faces a Cloudy Future under VALID

FDA Law Blog

Of relevance here, the grandfathering provision applies to an LDT only if: The test is not for use with home specimen collection, unless the specimen is collected with a collection container, receptacle, or kit that—. Javitt & Jeffrey N. This is not a trivial matter. Telehealth has become increasing important to the health care system.

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A Question 30 Years in the Making: Would a Final LDT Rule Withstand Judicial Scrutiny?

FDA Law Blog

The PR first sets out to establish that it has authority to regulate in vitro diagnostic “test systems” as devices, and not just the system’s individual components, such as reagents, instruments, specimen collection devices, and software.