Push to develop world’s first vaccine against the deadly Strep A bacteria
The British biomedical research foundation, the Wellcome Trust, has granted $2.25 million (~€2.1 Million) to IVI & MCRI to coordinate efforts to develop world’s...
Cancer investigational trials with cannabinoids: Tetra Bio-Pharma will present at the FDA hearing
Today Tetra Bio-Pharma will present key findings from Phase 1 and Phase 2 cancer investigational trials with cannabinoids at the FDA hearing.
The Food and Drug...
Could we be one step closer to global Strep A vaccine?
The search for a global Strep A vaccine has narrowed after researchers sequenced the DNA of more than 2,000 Group A Streptococcus samples from...
Nations are reforming illicit drug policies, but China is unlikely to curb fentanyl exports
Strict strategies traditionally embraced by Asian nations to enforce illicit drug policies are beginning to change, with nations like China, the enforcement mechanisms of...
Probiotics for poultry on the rise due to growing consumption of meat & egg
Driven by the rising demand for meat & egg consumption among global consumers, discover how and why the ingredients used in probiotics for poultry...
Cannabinoid-based drug discovery and development is about to get an upgrade
Tetra Bio-Pharma, engaged in cannabinoid-based drug discovery & development, recently acquired Panag Pharma, creating a new strategic partnership delving further into the cannabis industry.
PANAG...
After thousands sign charity petition, first primary progressive multiple sclerosis drug available
The first ever treatment for early primary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) will be available on the NHS and has been branded a “landmark moment”...
Up to 50% variation in medication prices for online pharmacies
Comparisons of online pharmacies show significant variation in medication prices, which can vary by up to 50% within the UK.
According to NHS data, finding...
The Datura genus: the examination of the recreational uses of stramonium
Encompassing several plant species featured heavily in traditional medicine & pop culture, the Datura genus, including stramonium, is now being further investigated for its...
Greater risk of heart attack and stroke in women is linked with antibiotic use
Published in the European Heart Journal, antibiotic use over a long period of time can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke in...
Are online pharmacies clinically appropriate for patients?
Online pharmacies in Great Britain are now required to follow updated guidance from the pharmacy regulator to protect people getting medicines online.
The General Pharmaceutical...
Explore the first European framework contracts for influenza pandemic
Seqirus, a global leader in influenza prevention, has announced that it is to supply influenza pandemic vaccines as part of the response to a...
Is there a milestone in the treatment of men’s disease with tissue engineering?
About 1% of the male population suffers from strictures of the urethra, discover the breakthrough in tissue engineering with MukoCell.
Utilising tissue engineering, the product...
Developing a first-in-class regenerative gene therapy for cystic fibrosis
OmniSpirant Limited is an Irish company developing a regenerative gene therapy with the potential to transform respiratory medicine.
The innovative OmniSpirant platform is based on...
Privileged access management: the cyber priority for the pharmaceutical sector
Privileged access management operates as a much-needed step to secure pharmaceutical organisations in the age of the mass data breach, says CyberArk’s David Higgins.
When...
The role of new technologies in creating a patient-centric future
Christian Hebenstreit, of Medidata Solutions, talks how becoming patient-centric in clinical trials means being open to new ways of working.
Clinical trials have historically been...
Explore the Falsified Medicines Directive and tamper-proof pharmaceutical packaging
Rich Quelch, global head of marketing at Origin, explores what EU serialisation means for the pharmaceutical packaging market and how far the Falsified Medicines...
The digital revolution of biobanks: what role is precision medicine playing?
Precision medicine is forcing modern biobanks to shift their focus from sample-driven to data-driven strategies, the IARC’s Zisis Kozlakidis tells Health Europa.
20 years ago,...
Discover the EU Council Recommendation for vaccine-preventable diseases
President of Vaccines Europe, Pascale Mauran, explains the EU Council Recommendation on strengthened co-operation against vaccine-preventable diseases.
Mauran considers how far the EU Council Recommendation...
Vaccine adjuvants – an essential constituent in modern vaccines!
The Vaccine Adjuvant Research team at Statens Serum Institut has the mission of developing novel vaccine adjuvants.
Vaccines are by far the most successful medical...
