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Evaluating NMR relaxometry for antibody identification

European Pharmaceutical Review

NMR relaxation methods distinguish between components (phases or compounds) that have different molecular mobilities For monoclonal antibodies, identification methodologies can employ chromatography, spectroscopy, isoelectric focusing, capillary electrophoresis and peptide mapping techniques. 2007; 66(11-12): 963–8. Chromatographia.

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The lingering menace of diethylene glycol / ethylene glycol adulteration

European Pharmaceutical Review

2 The issue arose because sulfanilamide is an extremely bitter tasting drug and to taste-mask the elixir formulation for use in children, the compounding pharmacist used EG as it was a good solvent, sweet-tasting and cheap. There is now global awareness of this issue and FDA issued a guidance note on the problem in 2007. 24 June 2008.

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Dr B raises $8m for telehealth service to deliver COVID antivirals

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Dr B is the brainchild of Cyrus Massoumi, one of the founders of Zocdoc, a healthcare marketplace that aims to make it easy for people to find and book in-person or virtual medical care and has grown a user base of millions in the US since its launch in 2007.

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Recommended Medical Reference

RX Note

Adverse Drug Reaction Drug Induced Diseases, 2018 Meyler's Side Effects of Drugs, 2015 Antibiotics The Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy, 2022 Breastfeeding Briggs' Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation, 2021 Hale's Medications and Mothers' Milk, 2021 Clinical Practice Applied Therapeutics, 2018 Conn’s Current Therapy, 2022 Current Medical Diagnosis (..)

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How to approach die plate adhesion during tableting

European Pharmaceutical Review

In most cases, formulation compounds represent a fixed starting point from which any changes can be implemented, whereas tableting process parameters as well as machine condition, can be managed and optimised to their best, combining the knowledge of the machine manufacturer with the experience of the pharmaceutical industry. cited 2023Oct].

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Low Dose Naltrexone and Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

The first article was published in 2007, and it showed LDN as an effective and safe therapy for Crohn’s disease. [4] LDN can be taken in the form of a compounded tablet, capsule, liquid, or transdermal formulation. It’s also best to work with a compounding pharmacy that can help you titrate your dose correctly.

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Standards on the Frontlines: Responding to public health crises and strengthening supply chains

Quality Matters

Heparin: Stopping a deadly fake In 2007 and 2008, nearly 150 patients died and hundreds more suffered serious adverse reactions after being treated with the blood-thinning drug heparin. The culprit—over-sulfated chondroitin sulfate (OSCS)—was discovered to have been substituted for some actual heparin.