STAT News

AUGUST 22, 2022

federal court ordered a unit of Wockhardt, one of the largest makers of generic drugs, to refrain from making allegedly adulterated medicines at a facility in Illinois. After a decade of manufacturing problems, a U.S. However, the U.S. Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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Scienmag

MAY 4, 2021

Credit: PAS A state of the art plenary session during the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2021 Virtual Meeting discussed prenatal environmental contaminants and childhood disease, and the latest evidence for epigenetic mechanisms associated with transgenerational disease and public policy implications.

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Scienmag

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Investigators analyzed water samples from a suite of backcountry lake outlets in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Area of Montana for fecal contamination. Combining a traditional fecal bacterial assay and polymerase chain reaction (PCR), researchers found fecal contamination, but in most cases the […].

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JAMA Internal Medicine

JANUARY 22, 2023

This randomized clinical trial determines contamination rates after high-level disinfection and technical performance of duodenoscopes with disposable elevator caps compared with those with standard designs.

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The Pharma Data

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

The impacted products originated from the company’s distribution facility in West Memphis, Arkansas, where an FDA inspection found insanitary conditions, including a rodent infestation, that could cause many of the products to become contaminated. Families rely on stores like Family Dollar for products such as food and medicine.

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STAT News

AUGUST 15, 2022

A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) aims to change that. communities. Although researchers have known about the impact of these chemicals for years, there has been little guidance available for clinicians.

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XTalks

APRIL 18, 2024

Cinnamon can become contaminated with lead through various pathways. One primary source is the processing of cinnamon, including drying, grinding and packaging, which can introduce lead if the equipment or materials are contaminated. Also in this episode, Sydney talks about Kaiser Permanente’s new Food Is Medicine Center of Excellence.

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Scienmag

APRIL 12, 2021

UMD-led study warns cascading effects of salts require coordinated management and regulation to avoid contaminating natural resources Credit: Sujay Kaushal When winter storms threaten to make travel dangerous, people often turn to salt, spreading it liberally over highways, streets and sidewalks to melt snow and ice.

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Scienmag

MAY 14, 2021

Credit: University of Nottingham A new method to analyse the blood thinning drug Heparin has been developed that can pinpoint contaminants more accurately and quickly, providing greater quality control and safety.

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Scienmag

MARCH 25, 2021

A project to assess the risks of well contamination in Madagascar receives major funding Credit: INSTN-Madagascar The project of Professor Geneviève Bordeleau, from the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS), received financial support from the Quebec government under the International Climate Cooperation Program (ICCP), a program of (..)

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Scienmag

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Scientist invents novel device to conveniently sanitize contaminated masks at home or at work Credit: Patrick Grant, Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University COVID-19 has significantly increased public use of face masks to protect others from the wearer’s respiratory droplets as well as the wearer from airborne contaminants.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

OCTOBER 28, 2022

It aims to ensure the quality of medicines by employing statistical, analytical, and risk-management methodology in the design, development, and manufacturing processes of medicines. Even minor amounts of biological contaminants in your sample could cause unwanted biological effects,” Dr Amiji says.

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XTalks

AUGUST 31, 2023

ModifyHealth, a leader in the burgeoning food as medicine industry, recently released four new meal plan offerings catering to a variety of dietary needs in the US. With the launch of these new meal plans, ModifyHealth solidifies its reputation as a frontrunner in the food as medicine industry.

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Drug Patent Watch

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Benefits of FMS in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Space efficiency Reduced risk of cross-contamination Increased production speed Adaptability to various processes and products Why Flexibility Matters in CDMO Partnerships In an industry where change is the only constant, flexibility can mean the difference between success and failure.

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XTalks

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Interestingly, a 2007 article published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine investigated the efficacy of a combination therapy of sildenafil and trazodone in the treatment of erectile dysfunction in men who had previously failed to show a treatment response to sildenafil alone.

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Scienmag

JULY 11, 2021

The study by Professor Andreas Widmer and colleagues at the […].

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Scienmag

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Survey identifies key areas for future food safety training A survey of small farmers in Texas identifies a significant gap in food safety protocols and resources, increasing the risk of produce contamination and foodborne illness.

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pharmaphorum

JUNE 16, 2021

At the same time, living in environments plagued with construction pollution, industrial fumes, and contaminated water, interferes with a child’s mood stability, behavior, and neurological development. However, medicine has traditionally focused on symptom management, rather than holistically targeting the root cause of the disease.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

JULY 14, 2022

This analysis covers late April to May and is based on a list of CMOs impacted by regulatory decisions by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), European Medicines Agency (EMA), and reimbursement authorities like the UK’s National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

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Sciensano

MARCH 27, 2024

Investigations show that these counterfeit ivermectin tablets are systematically underdosed or seriously contaminated with bacteria. Although several health authorities warned the public against using this medicine outside clinical trials, the medicine was widely used on a major scale in late 2020 and in 2021.

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pharmaphorum

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Eli Lilly plans for a new biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Ireland that will be used to produce active ingredients for its biologic medicines, including its new Alzheimer’s candidate donanemab, has been blocked by a planning objection.

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Camargo

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The development of biological products (or biologics) represents a major advancement in modern medicine, enabling the treatment of patients with many illnesses where no other therapeutics were previously available. In contrast, most biologics are complex mixtures that are difficult to completely identify or characterize.

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Roots Analysis

JUNE 6, 2024

Some of the advantages include convenient usability, enhanced precision, improved sterility, reduced risk of microbial contamination, easy storage and disposal, as well as quick delivery in emergency situations. Reduced Medication Errors: As the autoinjectors contain the exact dose of medication, they enable reduced dosing errors.

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Scienmag

APRIL 15, 2021

UC Riverside-led team developed simple, rapid method to assess contaminants in household fabrics Credit: University Communications, UC Riverside. RIVERSIDE, Calif.

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Roots Analysis

JANUARY 27, 2025

However, even the latest and the most promising advances in modern medicine have their own set of challenges and risks, which need to be addressed to ensure continued growth. Contamination is a key concern when it comes to manufacturing cell therapy products.

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Scienmag

JANUARY 22, 2021

Stanford researchers develop a new way to forecast beach water quality Credit: Meghan Shea Less than two days of water quality sampling at local beaches may be all that’s needed to reduce illnesses among millions of beachgoers every year due to contaminated water, according to new Stanford research.

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Scienmag

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Mussels, oysters and scallops have the highest levels of microplastic contamination among seafood, a new study reveals.

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pharmaphorum

AUGUST 24, 2020

Lynne was previously employed at Roche Biomedical Laboratories, the University of Maryland at Baltimore’s School of Medicine, and earned her B.S. Key sessions include: • Evaluating the ongoing Complications of Personnel Derived Contaminations. in Biology and Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Maryland, College Park.

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pharmaphorum

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Water-borne illnesses are also likely to become more common, as increased rain and storm surges contribute to flooding and contaminated run off. In 2017, the global medicines supply was interrupted when Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, home to more than 500 medical product facilities and producer of 10% of all drugs consumed in America.

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The Pharma Data

MARCH 29, 2022

The food we give our pets should be safe for them to eat and safe for people to handle,” said Steven Solomon, DVM, MPH, director of FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine. “The Pet food that is contaminated with Salmonella can lead to illness in both the pets consuming the food, as well as humans, who handle the food and care for the pets.

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Scienmag

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Odds of exceeding maximum contaminant levels were significantly greater for water systems in the Southwest and serving Hispanic communities A new national study of public water systems found that arsenic levels were not uniform across the U.S., even after implementation of the latest national regulatory standard.

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Scienmag

JUNE 25, 2021

A new study by UC Davis researchers confirms the low likelihood that SARS-CoV-2 contamination on hospital surfaces is infectious. The study, published June 24 in PLOS ONE, is the original report on recovering near-complete SARS-CoV-2 genome sequences directly from surface swabs.

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Scienmag

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Findings cite under-recognized bacteria source that highlights need to improve infection control NEW YORK (October 30, 2020) — The floors of hospital rooms are quickly and frequently contaminated with antibiotic-resistant bacteria within hours of patient admission, creating a route of transfer of potentially dangerous organisms to patients, according (..)

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Scienmag

DECEMBER 21, 2020

New research suggests that cannabis use by people in care for opioid addiction might improve their treatment outcomes and reduce their risk of being exposed to fentanyl in the contaminated unregulated drug supply.

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Scienmag

DECEMBER 15, 2020

The findings suggest high levels of cadmium could worsen COVID-19 outcomes High levels of cadmium, a chemical found in cigarettes and in contaminated vegetables, are associated with higher death rates in patients with influenza or pneumonia–and may increase the severity of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses, according to a new study.

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XTalks

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Interestingly, a 2007 article published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine investigated the efficacy of a combination therapy of sildenafil and trazodone in the treatment of erectile dysfunction in men who had previously failed to show a treatment response to sildenafil alone.

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The Pharma Data

DECEMBER 30, 2020

. “This is very good news for the world — it makes a global approach to a global pandemic much easier,” Stephen Evans, a professor of pharmacoepidemiology at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, told the Times. More Dangerous Mouthwashes and Hand Sanitizers Recalled.

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