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11-Nov-2019
Between 2017-2018, NHS England spent £173m on blood glucose (SMBG) test strips alone to care for diabetes patients. With an increasing number of people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, there is a clear need to cost save by rationalising the number of SMBG systems in use.
By encouraging CCGs and prescribers to consider more cost-effect alternatives and identifying opportunities for efficiency savings, while retaining high standards of accuracy, now is the time to recognise and adopt best practice in formulary implementation
David Englefield, Spirit Healthcare outlines how CCGs can change how they manage and implement their formulary in the below article.
Reducing the cost of SMBG test strips With the latest news from NHS England highlighting that £700 million cost savings have…
Reducing the cost of SMBG test strips With the latest news from NHS England highlighting that £700 million cost savings have…
28-Jan-2020
A complex problem requires a sophisticated resolution. The good news is that the technology is out there to help manufacturers tackle these challenges posed by counterfeiters. In the article, Bart Vansteenkiste, Global Life Science Sector Development Manager at Domino Printing Sciences plc, explains the different areas of packaging that are under threat by counterfeiters and how to avoid them.
Underground criminals producing counterfeit goods have become alarmingly good at replicating manufacturers’ branding and are infiltrating the market. That’s a significant problem for both manufacturers and consumers, and the scale of the issue is rising. Counterfeit products can present terrifying dangers. These falsified products are then made to look authentic thanks to replicated labelling that app…
Underground criminals producing counterfeit goods have become alarmingly good at replicating manufacturers’ branding and are infiltrating the market. That’s a significant problem for both manufacturers and consumers, and the scale of the issue is rising. Counterfeit products can present terrifying dangers. These falsified products are then made to look authentic thanks to replicated labelling that app…
If you’re upgrading or implementing a new hospital reporting system, what key questions do you need to ask to ensure that the technology provides you with the data set you need to ensure your organisation is safe operationally
DR MARK RATNARAJAHManaging Director (UK), C2-Ai - providing unique risk-adjusted systems for individualised patient risk prediction, avoiding harm and mortality in hospitals. In August this year, the Prime Minister pledged £250m to boost artificial intelligence and genomic testing in the NHS citing, amongst others, the benefits of harnessing NHS data. The long-term vision is to help the NHS become a world leader in utilising innovation and technology.At the time, Health Secretary Matt Hancock commented; “We are on the cusp of a huge health tech revolution that co…
DR MARK RATNARAJAHManaging Director (UK), C2-Ai - providing unique risk-adjusted systems for individualised patient risk prediction, avoiding harm and mortality in hospitals. In August this year, the Prime Minister pledged £250m to boost artificial intelligence and genomic testing in the NHS citing, amongst others, the benefits of harnessing NHS data. The long-term vision is to help the NHS become a world leader in utilising innovation and technology.At the time, Health Secretary Matt Hancock commented; “We are on the cusp of a huge health tech revolution that co…
Enzymes are nothing but the necessary proteins that maintain the various biological and chemical functions within the body and these include processes like digesting food to activating the brain and thousands of others. Enzymes act as a catalyst for millions of reactions that happen within the body, that make us grow, sleep, communicate, get hungry, feel and many more. Overall, it makes us live.
The growth and reproduction of life, birth and death, and metabolism are all related to enzymes. Without the catalysis of enzymes, humans can't even carry out the most basic life activities, such as food digestion, oxygen breathing, etc., let alone other problems. In fact, almost all kinds of reactions occurring in living organisms are carried out by enzyme catalysis. We can even say that the existe…
The growth and reproduction of life, birth and death, and metabolism are all related to enzymes. Without the catalysis of enzymes, humans can't even carry out the most basic life activities, such as food digestion, oxygen breathing, etc., let alone other problems. In fact, almost all kinds of reactions occurring in living organisms are carried out by enzyme catalysis. We can even say that the existe…
08-Nov-2019
According to the different nutrient modes of microalgae, the culture modes can be divided into photoautotrophic culture, mixed culture and heterotrophic culture. And according to the different culture methods, the culture of microalgae can be divided into batch culture, fed-batch culture, semi-continuous culture and continuous culture. This article introduces the cultivation of microalgae.
m the physiological point of view, most microalgae should have the ability to grow heterotrophically. The growth process of microalgae using organic matter mainly has two forms: one is that microalgae can use organic matter to carry out heterotrophic growth under completely dark conditions, and there is no difference between the general chemical heterotrophic organisms; another form is that microalgae us…
m the physiological point of view, most microalgae should have the ability to grow heterotrophically. The growth process of microalgae using organic matter mainly has two forms: one is that microalgae can use organic matter to carry out heterotrophic growth under completely dark conditions, and there is no difference between the general chemical heterotrophic organisms; another form is that microalgae us…
As more routine PV work is automated, and as technology literacy moves up the qualifications & experience wish list, a serious review of resourcing and education strategies is needed. That’s if the life sciences industry is going to have fit-for-purpose PV teams in future.
As more routine PV work is automated, and as technology literacy moves up the qualifications & experience wish list, a serious review of resourcing and education strategies is needed. That’s if the life sciences industry is going to have fit-for-purpose PV teams in future. Drawing on her many years in pharma operations management, Anna Lukyanova, COO of Arriello, assesses the growing talent gap and suggests how the industry might address it. It seems remarkable that the people currently assuming pharmacovigilance rol…
As more routine PV work is automated, and as technology literacy moves up the qualifications & experience wish list, a serious review of resourcing and education strategies is needed. That’s if the life sciences industry is going to have fit-for-purpose PV teams in future. Drawing on her many years in pharma operations management, Anna Lukyanova, COO of Arriello, assesses the growing talent gap and suggests how the industry might address it. It seems remarkable that the people currently assuming pharmacovigilance rol…
Pancreatic cancer is considered to be the most deadly cancer and difficult to cope with. In order to solve the rapid formation of tumors in vivo, experts and scientists are busy looking for ways to stop the development of cancer and gradually eliminate its formation.
Although the pancreas is small, it has an extraordinary effect and can be said to be one of the most important organs for mankind. It is important because it is a gland with internal and external secretory functions, and its physiological and pathological changes are closely related to life. The exocrine part accounts for 95% of the pancreas and forms an exocrine gland. Endocrine cells are called islets, accounting for the remaining 5%, and they spread throughout the pancreas to form endocrine glands. The main function…
Although the pancreas is small, it has an extraordinary effect and can be said to be one of the most important organs for mankind. It is important because it is a gland with internal and external secretory functions, and its physiological and pathological changes are closely related to life. The exocrine part accounts for 95% of the pancreas and forms an exocrine gland. Endocrine cells are called islets, accounting for the remaining 5%, and they spread throughout the pancreas to form endocrine glands. The main function…
In most cases, indigestion is a sudden and short-lived phenomenon. Some people may experience chronic indigestion. A careful medical examination must be performed followed by a laboratory examination to rule out a variety of severe upper gastrointestinal diseases that may occur in a similar manner.
With the continuous development of society, people often suffer from indigestion due to busy work, irregular diet, or unhealthy food. Indigestion occurs through the upper digestive tract. The main symptom of indigestion is excessive pain, most often causing a burning sensation in the upper abdomen, accompanied by bloating, nausea, sometimes vomiting, reflux or fullness. In most cases, indigestion is a sudden and short-lived phenomenon. Some people may experience chronic indigestion. A care…
With the continuous development of society, people often suffer from indigestion due to busy work, irregular diet, or unhealthy food. Indigestion occurs through the upper digestive tract. The main symptom of indigestion is excessive pain, most often causing a burning sensation in the upper abdomen, accompanied by bloating, nausea, sometimes vomiting, reflux or fullness. In most cases, indigestion is a sudden and short-lived phenomenon. Some people may experience chronic indigestion. A care…
Environmental toxins are chemicals, synthetic substances, different pollutants, pesticides, etc. The human body stores these foreign elements outside the elimination system to protect our body. Toxins accumulate in the fat of our bodies, causing many diseases.
Every day, we are exposed to toxins in the environment, from the food and water we consume to the air we breathe and the products we use. Toxins are found in beauty products, household cleaners, furniture, mattresses, house dust, and even foods of natural origin. These products containing chemical toxins are extremely harmful to the human body. However, we can take some measures to avoid exposure to excessive toxins to minimize their damage to our body. Spraying pesticides on fruits and vegetables can protect them from pests an…
Every day, we are exposed to toxins in the environment, from the food and water we consume to the air we breathe and the products we use. Toxins are found in beauty products, household cleaners, furniture, mattresses, house dust, and even foods of natural origin. These products containing chemical toxins are extremely harmful to the human body. However, we can take some measures to avoid exposure to excessive toxins to minimize their damage to our body. Spraying pesticides on fruits and vegetables can protect them from pests an…
LabMakelaar Benelux B.V. strives for a world with a strong circular economy, in which companies get easy access to a total solution for furnishing their laboratory with high-quality and recycled material. For this, LabMakelaar offers a marketplace with a large range of second-hand laboratory equipment, furniture and general laboratory supplies.
In order to achieve the objective of offering a total solution for laboratories, LabMakelaar has strengthened itself with LabForRent.Via the website www.labforrent.nl LabForRent offers a marketplace where laboratories can rent out lab space without intervention. LabForRent is the place where supply and demand for laboratories meet.The LabForRent website has recently been further aligned with developments in the international laboratory market:– The w…
In order to achieve the objective of offering a total solution for laboratories, LabMakelaar has strengthened itself with LabForRent.Via the website www.labforrent.nl LabForRent offers a marketplace where laboratories can rent out lab space without intervention. LabForRent is the place where supply and demand for laboratories meet.The LabForRent website has recently been further aligned with developments in the international laboratory market:– The w…
The possibilities for AI to enhance healthcare in the U.S. are endless, and its advancement cannot come soon enough.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a prime example of a horizontal innovation that is reverberating across all domains of our lives. Healthcare, in particular, is experiencing sweeping changes that are intended to improve medical care while at the same time reducing healthcare expenditures. American healthcare is finding it increasingly hard to cater to the needs of over 327 million people. Despite the paradigm shift towards value-based care, where providers are offered incentives for giving quality patient care, the American people still spend a hefty $3.65 trillion – a cost that needs to be brought under control. AI presents a revolutionary opportunity to improve medical care…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a prime example of a horizontal innovation that is reverberating across all domains of our lives. Healthcare, in particular, is experiencing sweeping changes that are intended to improve medical care while at the same time reducing healthcare expenditures. American healthcare is finding it increasingly hard to cater to the needs of over 327 million people. Despite the paradigm shift towards value-based care, where providers are offered incentives for giving quality patient care, the American people still spend a hefty $3.65 trillion – a cost that needs to be brought under control. AI presents a revolutionary opportunity to improve medical care…
Milk is a nutritious food that provides vitamins, minerals, protein, carbohydrates, as well as depending on the types of milk you drink, some may also have energy-rich fats. However, large amounts of nutrients need to be digested to release their nutritional value.
As an essential substance for people's daily life, milk is a nutritious food that provides vitamins, minerals, protein, carbohydrates, as well as depending on the types of milk you drink, some may also have energy-rich fats. However, large amounts of nutrients need to be digested to release their nutritional value. As part of digestion, specific enzymes break down the large amounts of nutrients in milk, proteins, carbohydrates, and fats, so your body can absorb and use them. The strange thing is that some people will have…
As an essential substance for people's daily life, milk is a nutritious food that provides vitamins, minerals, protein, carbohydrates, as well as depending on the types of milk you drink, some may also have energy-rich fats. However, large amounts of nutrients need to be digested to release their nutritional value. As part of digestion, specific enzymes break down the large amounts of nutrients in milk, proteins, carbohydrates, and fats, so your body can absorb and use them. The strange thing is that some people will have…
The rapid rise of molecular enzymology and enzyme engineering has been promoted, making enzyme engineering an important role in bioengineering. In fact, it is an epoch-making leap in human understanding of enzymes, transformation of new enzymes and extensive use of enzymes.
With the great insights on enzyme catalytic mechanisms, biosynthesis, structure, and the rapid development of physical and chemical technology, the rapid rise of molecular enzymology and enzyme engineering has been promoted, making enzyme engineering an important role in bioengineering. In fact, it is an epoch-making leap in human understanding of enzymes, transformation of new enzymes and extensive use of enzymes. The microbial enzyme source is the main source of enzyme engineering research. Biodiversit…
With the great insights on enzyme catalytic mechanisms, biosynthesis, structure, and the rapid development of physical and chemical technology, the rapid rise of molecular enzymology and enzyme engineering has been promoted, making enzyme engineering an important role in bioengineering. In fact, it is an epoch-making leap in human understanding of enzymes, transformation of new enzymes and extensive use of enzymes. The microbial enzyme source is the main source of enzyme engineering research. Biodiversit…
The UK Government is at risk of missing its target to increase healthy life expectancy by five years by 2035, according to a new report, Growing Older, Better, published by The Physiological Society on Tuesday 15 October.
Healthy life expectancy, which is the number of years lived in good health, has not increased as quickly as life expectancy in recent decades, which means people are living more years in poor health. The UK Government’s Industrial Strategy contains a target of “ensur[ing] that people can enjoy at least five extra healthy, independent years of life by 2035, while narrowing the gap between the experience of the richest and poorest”. This new report, which is the result of a project involving an expert panel of researchers, funders and public health policy makers, outlines co…
Healthy life expectancy, which is the number of years lived in good health, has not increased as quickly as life expectancy in recent decades, which means people are living more years in poor health. The UK Government’s Industrial Strategy contains a target of “ensur[ing] that people can enjoy at least five extra healthy, independent years of life by 2035, while narrowing the gap between the experience of the richest and poorest”. This new report, which is the result of a project involving an expert panel of researchers, funders and public health policy makers, outlines co…
Mojgan Sani has recently taken over the role of Chief Pharmacist at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. Here she talks about how the automation of medication management can help meet many of the challenges currently facing the NHS.
Accessibility to social care isn’t the only issue causing bed blocking across the NHS – pharmacy have a crucial role to play in freeing up bed space too. As a profession, we need to look at streamlining the process for To Take Out (TTO) medication and how automation can achieve this. The latest annual inpatient survey by the Care Quality Commission found 73% of patients “whose discharge had been delayed” said the main reason was “that they had to wait for medicines”. Of the 76,668 patients who responded more than a quarter said they had wa…
Accessibility to social care isn’t the only issue causing bed blocking across the NHS – pharmacy have a crucial role to play in freeing up bed space too. As a profession, we need to look at streamlining the process for To Take Out (TTO) medication and how automation can achieve this. The latest annual inpatient survey by the Care Quality Commission found 73% of patients “whose discharge had been delayed” said the main reason was “that they had to wait for medicines”. Of the 76,668 patients who responded more than a quarter said they had wa…
Resistance to anticancer drugs results from a variety of factors, and individual genetic difference is just one of them. This article is about how to overcome drug resistance against KRAS inhibitors in cancer treatment.
Recently, KRAS and KRAS-G12C mutant inhibitors, which were previously considered to be "non-drugable" targets, have ignited a development boom. However, KRAS inhibitors are not a "magic bullet" for once and for all. Drug resistance is a major problem that frequently occurs in cancer treatment. In clinical practice, tumor tissue becomes significantly smaller after targeted therapy, but soon deteriorates again. Such scenes are commonly observed in real situations. Amgen's latest clinical trial results also indicate that some patients treated with the KRAS-G12C inhibitor AMG 51…
Recently, KRAS and KRAS-G12C mutant inhibitors, which were previously considered to be "non-drugable" targets, have ignited a development boom. However, KRAS inhibitors are not a "magic bullet" for once and for all. Drug resistance is a major problem that frequently occurs in cancer treatment. In clinical practice, tumor tissue becomes significantly smaller after targeted therapy, but soon deteriorates again. Such scenes are commonly observed in real situations. Amgen's latest clinical trial results also indicate that some patients treated with the KRAS-G12C inhibitor AMG 51…
The severe side effects of conventional chemotherapeutic treatments can’t be ignored since in most cases, the valid drug dose that can remove the tumor are too toxic for patients. To solve the limitations, the antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) have emerged consisting of tumor-selective antibody-linked drugs, with the potential to significantly broaden the therapeutic range.
The severe side effects of conventional chemotherapeutic treatments can’t be ignored since in most cases, the valid drug dose that can remove the tumor are too toxic for patients. To solve the limitations, the antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) have emerged consisting of tumor-selective antibody-linked drugs, with the potential to significantly broaden the therapeutic range. Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), the focus o…
The severe side effects of conventional chemotherapeutic treatments can’t be ignored since in most cases, the valid drug dose that can remove the tumor are too toxic for patients. To solve the limitations, the antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) have emerged consisting of tumor-selective antibody-linked drugs, with the potential to significantly broaden the therapeutic range. Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), the focus o…
From wearable health trackers to MRI machines, recent decades have seen innovations drive healthcare to a place beyond the wildest dreams of our ancestors. We live longer than ever before and that’s thanks to a combination of scientific breakthroughs and great healthcare.
From wearable health trackers to MRI machines, recent decades have seen innovations drive healthcare to a place beyond the wildest dreams of our ancestors. We live longer than ever before and that’s thanks to a combination of scientific breakthroughs and great healthcare. The United States remains the world leader for medical breakthroughs, but £1.3 billion investment in research into early disease detection technology suggests Britain might also be set for seismic changes to the way we treat illness. As we steam forwards…
From wearable health trackers to MRI machines, recent decades have seen innovations drive healthcare to a place beyond the wildest dreams of our ancestors. We live longer than ever before and that’s thanks to a combination of scientific breakthroughs and great healthcare. The United States remains the world leader for medical breakthroughs, but £1.3 billion investment in research into early disease detection technology suggests Britain might also be set for seismic changes to the way we treat illness. As we steam forwards…
Dr. Dennise Broderick, President and Managing Director of global speciality pharmaceutical company, Galen, was the first member to participate in Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s CEO Spotlight Series.
Craigavon, N.I., 7 Oct 2019 - Dr. Dennise Broderick, President and Managing Director of global speciality pharmaceutical company, Galen, was the first member to participate in Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s CEO Spotlight Series. Supported by KPMG, the series, which was formally launched on Thursday 3rd October, aims to inspire business growth in local companies through exchanging leadership stories of successful entrepreneurs and senior managers. The inaugural event took place at KPMG’s Soloist Building in Belfast and consisted of a business breakfast fe…
Craigavon, N.I., 7 Oct 2019 - Dr. Dennise Broderick, President and Managing Director of global speciality pharmaceutical company, Galen, was the first member to participate in Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s CEO Spotlight Series. Supported by KPMG, the series, which was formally launched on Thursday 3rd October, aims to inspire business growth in local companies through exchanging leadership stories of successful entrepreneurs and senior managers. The inaugural event took place at KPMG’s Soloist Building in Belfast and consisted of a business breakfast fe…
Enzymes, in other words, are just proteins. Since there are only a lot of enzymes for industrial use in the future, it is known that the future development and optimization of catalytic proteins is essential. So what is enzymes development and optimization?
The interpretation of enzymes in the modern industry certainly does not refer to yeast, but to proteins with catalytic functions. As a natural catalyst, enzymes promote various chemical reactions in cells and play a vital role in the existence of living organisms. From the concept of enzymes, to the mature industrial enzyme production, it has probably gone through 130-40 years. The Greek translation of the enzyme is "in yeast", meaning from yeast. In 1897, after the methods of disruption for yeast, the extract obtained had the…
The interpretation of enzymes in the modern industry certainly does not refer to yeast, but to proteins with catalytic functions. As a natural catalyst, enzymes promote various chemical reactions in cells and play a vital role in the existence of living organisms. From the concept of enzymes, to the mature industrial enzyme production, it has probably gone through 130-40 years. The Greek translation of the enzyme is "in yeast", meaning from yeast. In 1897, after the methods of disruption for yeast, the extract obtained had the…
