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Antibiotic linked with rare but deadly heart risk

2 hours ago

An antibiotic widely used for bronchitis and other common infections seems to increase chances for sudden deadly heart problems, a rare but surprising risk found in a 14-year study.Zithromax, or azithromycin, is more expensive than other antibiotics, but it's popular because it often can be...

WHO and PAHO honor efforts to counter the actions of the tobacco industry in the Americas

3 hours ago

In observance of World No Tobacco Day, May 31, the World Health Organization...

NIH-funded research provides new clues on how ApoE4 affects Alzheimer's risk

5 hours ago

Common variants of the ApoE gene are strongly associated with the risk of developing late-onset Alzheimer's disease, but the gene's role in the disease has been unclear. Now, researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have found that in mice, having the most risky variant of...

Paralyzed individuals use thought-controlled robotic arm to reach and grasp

5 hours ago

In an ongoing clinical trial, a paralyzed woman was able to reach for and sip from a drink on her own -- for the first time in nearly 15 years -- by using her thoughts to direct a robotic arm. The trial, funded in part by the National Institutes of Health, is evaluating the safety and...

Fette Compacting Opens Competence Center for Tableting Technology

Fette Compacting Opens Competence Center for Tableting Technology

7 hours ago

This April, FETTE COMPACTING, a subsidiary of the LMT Group, opened a competence center for tableting technology in Brazil. Based in Campinas, not far from São Paulo.

Former McDonald's exec joins Dunkin' Brands board

7 hours ago

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc. has named a former McDonald's Corp. executive to its board of directors.The parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins said Wednesday that Raul Alvarez is joining its board. Alvarez, 56, previously served as McDonald's president and chief operating officer. He...

GlaxoSmithKline closes on Theravance deal

8 hours ago

British drug maker GlaxoSmithKline PLC has closed on a deal that boosts its interest in biotechnology company Theravance Inc. by 10 million shares.Theravance's shareholders approved the transaction on Tuesday.Last month GlaxoSmithKline said that it would buy the 10 million shares at $21.29...

Protesters disrupt WellPoint annual meeting

8 hours ago

WellPoint Inc. shareholders rejected a call for more disclosure about the health insurer's political contributions Wednesday during a shout-filled, contentious annual meeting.Union representatives and other protesters repeatedly interrupted Chairwoman and CEO Angela Braly after she opened the...

Baxter Announces ADVATE Approval in China for the Treatment of Hemophilia A

10 hours ago

DEERFIELD, Ill, May 16, 2012- Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX) today announced  the approval of ADVATE [Recombinant Human Coagulation Factor VIII for injection] for the control and prophylaxis of bleeding episodes in individuals with hemophilia A (congenital factor VIII...

Panel Backs First Rapid, Take Home HIV Test

11 hours ago

WASHINGTON (AP) — American consumers may soon be able to test themselves for the virus that causes AIDS in the privacy of their own homes, after a panel of experts on Tuesday recommended approval of the first rapid, over-the-counter HIV test.  

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The Tale of Two Deviations

The Tale of Two Deviations

Apr 23 | The QA Pharm

It stands to reason that pharmaceutical companies in compliance trouble also have problems with their Deviation Management and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) System(s).

Can the Combination of Creative Destruction and “Steve Jobs’ Traits” Lead to a “Pharma QbD Spring”?

Can the Combination of Creative Destruction and “Steve Jobs’ Traits” Lead to a “Pharma QbD Spring”?

Apr 16 | Girish Malhotra, PE, President, EPCOT International

The answer is an unequivocal yes but we need some outsiders who can conspire with the insiders who will be the flag bearers within the companies. Outsiders can be the counsels/co-conspirators to the insiders for the coup d'etat.

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Merck - 2012 Facility of the Year Award - Facility Integration

Merck - 2012 Facility of the Year Award - Facility Integration

May 14 | Video

Brian Morrissey, Senior Project Engineer, Merck Manufacturing Division, talks to Pharmaceutical Processing's Editor In Chief Mike Auerbach during INTERPHEX 2012 about the company's Vaccine Bulk Manufacturing Facility Program of Projects. The facility has won the Facility Integration award in the 2012 Facility of the Year Award competition sponsored by ISPE, INTERPHEX and Pharmaceutical Processing magazine.

Medicine from a Vending Machine?

Medicine from a Vending Machine?

May 3 | Video

A Chinese company is pushing for acceptance of traditional Chinese medicine with a machine that can dispense herbs.

Taking Precautions to Prevent Contagion

Taking Precautions to Prevent Contagion

Apr 29 | Video

With the recent outbreak of viruses such as SARS, bird flu and swine flu, officials and travelers are being extra careful about preventing the illnesses from being transmitted.

Measles Infections on the Rise in the U.S.

Measles Infections on the Rise in the U.S.

Apr 20 | Video

Just over a decade ago, U.S. health officials believed measles would be eradicated, but according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control, infections are back and the numbers are growing. Dr. Nancy Snyderman, NBC's Chief Medical Editor reports.

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