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The Utility of Liquid Biopsy in Oncology Clinical Trials

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However, Dr. Bahassi reported that the selection of CTCs using this method is often not very efficient and the CTC population is usually highly contaminated with leukocytes. Regulators may ask at some point to provide that documentation, so it’s important to track that across the study. percent show less reliability).

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Packaging Solutions for Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices: Insights and Considerations

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Container closure systems are highly regulated by health agencies. USP and EP Organizations for Container Regulation. E&L testing is performed to substantiate that packaging materials will not contaminate the drug product over a product’s shelf life. shaking, changes in pressure, etc.).

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COVID-19 Pandemic Coverage

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Meanwhile, N95 masks are in such short supply that regulators have told healthcare workers they can be used multiple times with little evidence that disinfecting them works. The main reason the elastomeric respirators are being so little used? Drugs and Vaccines.