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The rising importance of containment in small molecule drug development

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Cross-contamination of standard products with highly potent ones is another key concern. On the other hand, the current trend is for fully closed systems that use negative pressure to keep particles contained inside isolators. Many companies are now prioritising investments in containment systems, GlobalData research shows.

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Some Talc Products Contain Asbestos: Study

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30, 2020 – Nearly 15% of talc-based cosmetic products analyzed in a recent study contained asbestos. She noted that EWG’s online database has identified more than 2,000 personal care products that contain talc, including more than 1,000 loose or pressed powders that could pose an inhalation risk. MONDAY, Nov. © 2020 HealthDay.

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SMi’s 5th Annual Pharmaceutical Microbiology East Coast Conference

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Light is being shed on recent product recalls for mould contamination, and infection outbreaks serve as a reminder to pay more attention to these overlooked organisms, as well as considerations towards container closure integrity testing which is being increasingly deployed to block microbe movement. View the full agenda: [link].

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Quality by design with a focus on biosimilars

Pharmaceutical Technology

They inform industrial scientists what is necessary to ensure that their product meets the safety and efficacy requirements to get a product approved in humans. For companies in the US, if the results show bioequivalence, an abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) containing the results is sent to the FDA to review and potentially approve.

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A Biodegradable Nanocellulose ECG Patch: The Sustainable Alternative

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The patch itself is made of biodegradable nanocellulose and contains no plastic additives. Behfar, senior scientist at VTT, in the news release. Unfortunately, about 91 percent of this plastic waste from healthcare is not recycled and either ends up in landfills or contaminates natural environments.

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How Isochoric Freezing Could Drastically Reduce Carbon Emissions

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According to a new study by the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and University of California-Berkeley scientists, isochoric freezing “could cut energy use by as much as 6.5 Instead, only a small portion of the volume of water in the container is frozen. billion kg.”. So, how does it work?

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Packaging Solutions for Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices: Insights and Considerations

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A container closure system consists of all the packaging components that contain and protect a pharmaceutical product. Container Closure Systems. A container closure system protects the product from environmental conditions, safeguarding a product’s purity, strength, safety and efficacy.