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Warning of counterfeit ivermectin tablets sold via social media

Sciensano

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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Scientists engineer safe, virus-resistant E coli for research

Drug Discovery World

In a step forward for genetic engineering and synthetic biology, US researchers have modified E coli bacteria to be immune to infection by all natural viruses tested so far. The team used two safeguard methods to prevent the bacteria and their modified genes from escaping into the wild.

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Health Highlights: Dec. 30, 2020

The Pharma Data

Becomes First Country to Approve Covid-19 Vaccine From Oxford-AstraZeneca. Britain became the first country to give authorization to the coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford, The New York Times reported Wednesday. More Dangerous Mouthwashes and Hand Sanitizers Recalled. Shane Erickson Inc.

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Federal judge enters consent decree against New Jersey raw animal food manufacturer

The Pharma Data

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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Infectious Diseases That Possess Significant Challenge To Humans Health

Delveinsight

These diseases are spread by pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi. While in the indirect method, transmission from contaminated water, food, or by Insect bites occur. Pneumonia is often referred to as acute respiratory infection and is caused by viruses, bacteria, and fungi.

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Cell culture Q&A: Solving biomanufacturing challenges with Recombinant Insulin supplementation

Pharmaceutical Technology

One big challenge is contamination. It can cost millions of dollars to remove contamination from a manufacturing process and this causes a consequent delay to the preparation of the drug. As with contamination, variation in outcomes and product quality are often a result of the raw materials used.

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