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New technology to make charging electric cars as fast as pumping gas

Scienmag

Whether it’s photovoltaics or fusion, sooner or later, human civilization must turn to renewable energies. This is deemed inevitable considering the ever-growing energy demands of humanity and the finite nature of fossil fuels. As such, much research has been pursued in order to develop alternative sources of energy, most of which utilize electricity as the […].

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Outcomes and Safety of History-Based Screening for Medication Abortion

JAMA Internal Medicine

This cohort study evaluates the outcomes and safety of a history-based screening, no-test approach to medication abortion care.

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Sponges, not just their microbes, make biologically potent compounds

Scienmag

SAN DIEGO, March 20, 2022 — Soft and immobile, sea sponges may appear inert, but these simple animals are rich with chemistry. From them, scientists have uncovered plenty of biologically active compounds, some of which have gone on to become medications. All of these small molecules, however, actually originate from bacteria living within these animals. […].

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Perinatal Complications in Individuals With or Without SARS-CoV-2 Infection During Pregnancy

JAMA Internal Medicine

This cohort study examines the risk for perinatal complications in pregnant individuals with SARS-CoV-2 infection.

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Unlocking Excellence: How Catalent Is Transforming Japan’s Clinical Research

Planning on running clinical trials in Japan? How can you reliably supply these studies? Discover Catalent’s clinical supply packaging facility in Shiga, Japan. Strategically located between Tokyo and Osaka, and one of largest in Japan, this 6,000 square meter facility offers comprehensive services including primary and secondary clinical packaging and labelling, comparator sourcing, cold chain storage, local and global distribution, local language support and white glove service to support stud

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Chef’s kiss: Research shows healthy home cooking equals a healthy mind

Scienmag

New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found being confident in the kitchen is not only good for your taste buds: it’s also good for your mental health. Credit: Pexels New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found being confident in the kitchen is not only good for your taste buds: it’s also […].

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How To Select Best Pediatric PCD Company

Creogenic Pharma

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Highlights From Reuter’s Pharma USA 2022 | Philadelphia Convention Center

Pharma Marketing Network

Reuter’s Pharma USA 2022 was truly awesome. It feels great to finally get back “in person” and see people again. There was a strong showing of clients and a full agenda of great presentations. One of the overall themes that emerged based on the numerous case studies, examples, and presentations is that pharma has not been sitting still during COVID.

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Waste coffee grounds could someday help detect brain waves

Scienmag

SAN DIEGO, March 20, 2022 — There’s nothing like a steaming cup of joe to give your morning a quick boost. Now, there’s yet another reason to love the beverage. Today, researchers report the first application of used coffee grounds as environmentally friendly electrode coatings for sensitive neurochemistry measurements. The material could eventually help scientists […].

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Are You Recall Ready? FDA Expects You to Be

FDA Law Blog

By Philip Won & Lisa M. Baumhardt, Senior Medical Device Regulation Expert & Anne K. Walsh — All companies dread the logistics, cost, and reputational harm associated with conducting a recall when necessary to remove or correct products in the field. But the more prepared a company is for a potential recall, the less pressure it will feel when a situation necessitates taking action.

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$1.29M grant to study lava tube biodiversity on Hawai’i Island

Scienmag

A four-year, $1.29-million grant from the National Science Foundation has been awarded to University of Hawai’i at M?noa researchers from the School of Life Sciences to study subterranean biodiversity associated with lava tubes in Hawai’i. The grant was awarded to Assistant Professor Rebecca Chong and Associate Professor Megan Porter, and collaborator Professor Annette Engel at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

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The New Age of Decentralized Clinical Trials

White paper that delves into the complex topic of Decentralized Clinical Trials and how to master them within the confines of FDA Regulations

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Which pharmaceutical drugs have the most drug patents in Bulgaria?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the drugs with the most patents in Bulgaria. Patents must be filed in each country (or, in some cases regional patent office) where patent protection is desired.…. The post Which pharmaceutical drugs have the most drug patents in Bulgaria? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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‘Worm-on-a-chip’ device could someday help diagnose lung cancer

Scienmag

SAN DIEGO, March 20, 2022 — Dogs can use their incredible sense of smell to sniff out various forms of cancer in human breath, blood and urine samples. Similarly, in the lab a much simpler organism, the roundworm C. elegans, wriggles its way toward cancer cells by following an odor trail. Today, scientists report a […].

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Specialist anti-hoarding teams needed across the UK

Scienmag

Specialist anti-hoarding teams needed across the UK Peer reviewed – survey – humans Housing officers need better training or even specialist anti-hoarding teams to deal with hoarders – according to new research from the University of East Anglia. From environmental health and fire risks to dealing with often complex mental health needs, a new study […].

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MRI innovation makes cancerous tissue light up and easier to see

Scienmag

A new form of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) that makes cancerous tissue glow in medical images could help doctors more accurately detect and track the progression of cancer over time. The innovation, developed by researchers at the University of Waterloo, creates images in which cancerous tissue appears to light up compared to healthy tissue, making […].

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Roles and Responsibilities of Specialized Clinical Supply Experts

When selecting a clinical supply provider, consideration often focuses upon the manufacturing, packaging, storage and distribution capabilities available that will, at face-value, be sufficient to meet the needs of the sponsor and their trial. However, there are human-based and knowledge-driven factors that are often overlooked that go beyond these basic physical capabilities and are integral to the development and delivery of high performing clinical supply chains.

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Giving the cold shoulder to crunchy ice cream — with a dash of cellulose

Scienmag

SAN DIEGO, March 20, 2022 — Ice cream can be a culinary delight, except when it gets unpleasantly crunchy because ice crystals have grown in it. Today, scientists report that a form of cellulose obtained from plants can be added to the tasty treat to stop crystals cold — and the additive works better than […].

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Pandemic-related cancer surgery slowdowns may lead to shorter life spans for patients: Ontario study

Scienmag

Pandemic-related slowdowns of cancer surgeries may result in shorter survival rates for patients with cancer, according to a new modelling study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). [link] VIEW EMBARGOED ARTICLE In March 2020, the number of cancer surgeries and other elective surgeries was reduced to allow Ontario’s health system to respond to the pandemic, which […].

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