Pharmapedia

ABOUT AUTHOR
Dr. R. S. Thakur
Former Secretary, Pharmacy Council of India.
Email : drramsthakur@gmail.com

Insulin icodec, a once-weekly basal injection to treat type 1 diabetes, has the potential to be as effective in managing the condition as daily basal insulin treatments, according to research from the University of Surrey. The results of the year-long phase 3 clinical trial could revolutionise the future of diabetes care and help millions of people better manage their condition.

The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) announced today promising data from a Phase 2a human challenge study evaluating JNJ-1802, a first-in-class oral antiviral in development for the prevention of dengue. The data showed that the compound induced antiviral activity against dengue (DENV-3) in humans, compared to placebo, and is safe and well-tolerated. The data were announced at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois.

Vinay Kumar Singh.  
Head-Formulation
Kumar Organic Products Research Centre Pvt. Ltd.,
Bengaluru
Email : formulation_krc@kopresearchcentre.net

Formulation chemistry is the branch of manufacturing that deals with substances that don't react with each other, but contribute to the final product in some way. For example, an Anti-ageing Cream contains Bakuchiol, Emulsifiers, Emollients, Humectant, Preservative, Fragrance, etc.

Ceftazidime in combination with avibactam is a last-line antibiotic, to be used as a targeted therapy for certain carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative infections and not to be used as an empirical therapy. But the antibiotic recently lost its exclusivity and became a generic drug in India. And scientists from ICMR are foreseeing certain potential adverse implications of introducing generic versions of ceftazidime/avibactam into the Indian market.

At the age of 30, Ann suffered a brainstem stroke that left her severely paralyzed. She lost control of all the muscles in her body and was unable even to breathe. It came on suddenly one afternoon, for reasons that are still mysterious.

For the next five years, Ann went to bed each night afraid she would die in her sleep. It took years of physical therapy before she could move her facial muscles enough to laugh or cry. Still, the muscles that would have allowed her to speak remained immobile.

Yes, it is possible for individuals with a pharmacy background to pursue a Master's in Social Work (MSW) online. While it may not be the most common pathway, people from diverse educational backgrounds are often welcomed in the field of social work. And this course (after pharmacy) is for someone who wants to opt-out from pharmacy or explore other career options that are offered after a pharmacy degree.

A study led by McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences researchers at the Population Research Health Institute (PHRI) has found that not eating enough of six key foods in combination is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adults.