Category: Pharmaceuticals
Microparticle technology brings new Hope for vitamin A deficiency
MIT researchers have developed a new method to fortify foods with vitamin A, a breakthrough that could help combat deficiency-related blindness and health issues affecting millions worldwide. The innovation involves encapsulating vitamin A in a polymer, protecting it from degradation […]
Queensland pill testing detects dangerous synthetic drugs
CheQpoint, an Australian pill testing service, has identified multiple cases of dangerous synthetic opioids and novel benzodiazepines disguised as pharmaceutical medicines. Experts warn these findings may indicate a broader issue, as financial pressures drive more people to seek unregulated drugs […]
Alpro Foundation initiates safe medication disposal campaign in Malaysia
Improper disposal of pharmaceuticals and expired medicines, such as flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash, contaminates water sources, according to the Alpro Foundation, the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of Alpro Pharmacy—Malaysia’s largest prescription pharmacy […]
Japanese pharma firm denounces “defamatory” vaxx claims; Launches Taiwan subsidiary
Tokyo-headquartered pharmaceutical company, Meiji Seika Pharma has filed a lawsuit against Kazuhiro Haraguchi, a Lower House member of Japan’s Constitutional Democratic Party, for reportedly spreading unsubstantiated claims about its mRNA-based Covid-19 replicon vaccine. The company is seeking 10 million yen […]
WHO pushes for sustainability measures in pharma sector
The World Health Organization (WHO), through its Department of Regulation and Prequalification, has launched an initiative titled “Greener Pharmaceuticals’ Regulatory Highway” to address the environmental impact of the pharmaceutical sector. This initiative emphasizes the need for innovative regulatory practices to […]
Basic Do’s and Don’ts of antibiotic use
Antibiotics are vital in treating bacterial infections, but they are not effective against illnesses caused by viruses. Misusing these medications not only diminishes their effectiveness but also contributes to a growing global health threat: antibiotic resistance. Related: Discovery of a unique […]
WHO Greenlights LC16m8 Mpox Vaxx for Emergency Use
The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted Emergency Use Listing (EUL) for the LC16m8 mpox vaccine, marking it as the second mpox vaccine endorsed by the agency. This approval follows the declaration of mpox as a public health emergency of […]
Cancer Biologists Uncover a New Mechanism for an Old Chemo Drug
MIT cancer researchers have discovered surprising mechanism for the long-used chemotherapy drug 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), indicating a potential shift in cancer treatment protocols. Previously believed to work primarily by damaging DNA, this research demonstrates that 5-FU effectively kills colon and gastrointestinal […]
Philippine Researchers Develop Bitter Gourd Herbal Medicine to Combat Type 2 Diabetes
The Institute of Herbal Medicine (IHM) at the University of the Philippines Manila has developed an ampalaya (bitter melon) tablet as a breakthrough treatment for type 2 diabetes, presented by Professor Daisy-Mae A. Bagaoisan. Ampalaya (*Momordica charantia*) is rich in bioactive […]
Allergy Care: New Modalities and Holistic Approaches
Rising food allergies challenging for Asian healthcare The prevalence of allergic diseases, such as asthma, allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, and atopic eczema, varies significantly worldwide. Studies, including the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC), have shown considerable increases in […]
