Medications
Blame capitalism? Why hundreds of decades-old yet vital drugs are nearly impossible to find
Past public ire over high drug prices has recently taken a back seat to a more insidious problem—no drugs at any price.
Jul 20, 2023
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News tagged with manufacturing
Oncology & Cancer
What exactly is aspartame and what's the controversy?
An agency of The World Health Organization, The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), has declared that the artificial sweetener aspartame is a possible human carcinogen.
Jul 14, 2023
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Health
Truthful yet misleading packaging: Consumers falsely believe that low fat means less sugar
The "low fat" label on foods can do manufacturers and consumers more harm than good. According to a new study by Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU), when manufacturers advertise their products as being low in ...
Jun 27, 2023
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Medications
Lack of registration is limiting access to essential medicines in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, shows new analysis
The lack of registration of medicines in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda is limiting access to safe, effective, and affordable essential medicines, according to a new analysis from Newcastle University in the UK and Makerere University ...
Jun 21, 2023
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Other
FDA proposes tougher rules for tattoo providers to curb contaminated inks
Regulators want your next tattoo to be as safe as it is trendy.
Jun 15, 2023
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Biomedical technology
Neutrons show how pre-filled syringes clog
Pre-filled syringes are easy to use; they ensure exact dosages, so that patients can conveniently inject their own medications. These syringes have become commonplace in therapies for the widest possible variety of afflictions ...
Jun 2, 2023
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Medical research
Researchers show how bending implantable medical devices can lead to bacterial growth
A study by researchers at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering shows that mechanical deformation of medically implantable materials—such as bending or twisting—can have a big impact on ...
May 17, 2023
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Health
Federal rules don't require period product ingredients on packaging labels, so states are stepping in
Tens of millions of Americans use menstrual products, and while manufacturers contend they are safe, most disclose little about the chemicals they contain. Now, amid calls for more disclosure and research into the health ...
May 11, 2023
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Gastroenterology
First pill for fecal transplants wins FDA approval
U.S. health officials on Wednesday approved the first pill made from healthy bacteria found in human waste to fight dangerous gut infections—an easier way of performing so-called fecal transplants.
Apr 27, 2023
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Medications
New white paper offers solutions to ensure greater patient access to prescription drugs
Although the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) aimed to increase patient access to prescription drugs and decrease spending, researchers warn that it may have unintended negative impacts on patients in the long run.
Apr 13, 2023
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