Nanoparticles revive
failed cancer drug A University of North Carolina (UNC) team
has developed nanoparticle drug carriers that have successfully
delivered therapeutic doses of a cancer drug that had previously
failed clinical development due to pharmacological challenges. 14
May 2012
Report on the St
Petersburg International Forum on Pharmacy The event was
mainly focused on elaboration of effective solutions for rapid
development of Russian pharmacy and medicine, creation, production
and introduction of innovative, high quality medications into
clinical practice. 16 May 2012
New Ziehm Solo C-Arm for Letterkenny
General Hospital The Urology day care facility at Letterkenny
General Hospital in Ireland has taken delivery of a new mobile image
intensifier from Xograph Healthcare. 14 May 2012
US organisations force change in FDA
policy on safety of nanomaterials Last week the FDA released
new draft guidances on the use of nanotechnology in food and
cosmetics. The agency’s actions followed a lawsuit filed in December
2011 by a group of non-profits demanding oversight action. 6 May
2012
Sunlight and air powers device for
producing sterile water Researchers at the University of Hull are developing a
device aimed at remote communities where conventional systems using
chemicals or electricity are not a viable option. 6 May 2012