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Merck - 2012 Facility of the Year Award - Facility Integration

Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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?

Thu, 03 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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

Taking Precautions to Prevent Contagion

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Cancer-Fighting Sponges

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The chemical that help corals and sponges survive are also helping people. Halaven, a drug derived from a sea sponge compound, came on the market in November, 2010, and has improved survival among women who have metatastic breast cancer. NBC's Anne Thompson reports.

Gene Testing Provides Insight into Disease Risks

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

A major study focusing on identical twins looked at 24 different diseases and calculated the usefulness of genetic testing. CBS' Dr. Jon LaPook reports.

Is Sugar Toxic?

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports on new research showing that beyond weight gain, sugar can take a serious toll on your health, worsening conditions ranging from heart disease to cancer.

Following the Trail of a Phony Cancer Drug

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The FDA issued a warning on a popular cancer drug that turned out to be fake. The vials labeled "Avastin," contained a liquid that was worthless. But who would sell a fake to cancer patients?

Antibiotic Resistance: The End of Modern Medicine?

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The over-use of antibiotics could make common infections dangerous as resistant bacteria emerge.

New Treatment Successfully Targets Large Tumors

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

A large nationwide clinical trial is getting underway with the hope that thousands more melanoma patients have a brighter prognosis.

Soldier Drug 'Guinea Pigs' Sue the V.A.

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports on veterans who took part in secret army drug experiments and are suing the V.A.