FDA Takes Steps to Ensure Safety of Cinnamon Products Sold in the US
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2w ago
March 06, 2024: “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking several additional steps to address concerns about elevated lead levels in cinnamon following the recent incident associated with certain cinnamon apple sauce pouches that resulted in lead poisoning in young children. The agency sent a letter to all cinnamon manufacturers, processors, distributors and facility operators in the U.S., reminding them of the requirement to implement controls to prevent contamination from potential chemical hazards in food, including ground cinnamon products. The agency is also recommending ..read more
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FDA Clears First Over-the-Counter Continuous Glucose Monitor
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2w ago
March 05, 2024: “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared for marketing the first over-the-counter (OTC) continuous glucose monitor (CGM). The Dexcom Stelo Glucose Biosensor System is an integrated CGM (iCGM) intended for anyone 18 years and older who does not use insulin, such as individuals with diabetes treating their condition with oral medications, or those without diabetes who want to better understand how diet and exercise may impact blood sugar levels. Importantly, this system is not for individuals with problematic hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) as the system is not designed to a ..read more
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FDA, Industry Actions End Sales of PFAS Used in US Food Packaging
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3w ago
February 28, 2024: “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is announcing that grease-proofing materials containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are no longer being sold for use in food packaging in the U.S. This means the major source of dietary exposure to PFAS from food packaging like fast-food wrappers, microwave popcorn bags, take-out paperboard containers and pet food bags is being eliminated.  PFAS are a diverse group of thousands of chemicals that resist grease, oil, water and heat. The FDA has authorized certain PFAS for limited use in cookware, fo ..read more
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Regulatory Applications Accepted in the U.S. and Japan for BMS Breyanzi in Relapsed or Refractory FL and Relapsed or Refractory MCL
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1M ago
30 Jan 2024: “Bristol Myers Squibb announced three regulatory acceptances from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) for Breyanzi® (lisocabtagene maraleucel). In the U.S., the FDA has accepted the company’s two supplemental Biologics License Applications (sBLA) for Breyanzito expand into new indications to include the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma (FL) and relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) after a Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor (BTKi). The FDA has ..read more
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BlueRock Therapeutics exercises exclusive option to license iPSC cell therapy candidate OpCT-001 for Primary Photoreceptor Diseases
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1M ago
January 23,2024: “BlueRock Therapeutics LP, a clinical stage cell therapy company and wholly owned, independently operated subsidiary of Bayer AG, announced that it has exercised its option to exclusively license OpCT-001, an induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) derived cell therapy candidate for the treatment of primary photoreceptor diseases, from FUJIFILM Cellular Dynamics and Opsis Therapeutics. OpCT-001 is the lead cell therapy candidate being developed under the strategic R&D collaboration between BlueRock, FUJIFILM Cellular Dynamics, and Opsis Therapeutics that was fo ..read more
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FDA Facilitates Broader Adoption of Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide for Medical Device Sterilization
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2M ago
January 08, 2024: “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is announcing that it considers vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP) to be an established method of sterilization for medical devices, recognizing VHP’s long history of safety and effectiveness. The FDA has revised the final guidance, Submission and Review of Sterility Information in Premarket Notification (510(k)) Submissions for Devices Labeled as Sterile, to list VHP as an example of an Established Category A method of sterilization. This update will facilitate broader adoption of VHP as a sterilization method for the medical device ..read more
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GSK enters exclusive license agreement with Hansoh for HS-20093
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3M ago
December 20, 2023: “GSK plc and Hansoh Pharma, a Chinese biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering and developing life-changing medicines to help patients conquer serious diseases and disorders” announced that they have entered into an exclusive license agreement for HS-20093, a B7-H3 targeted antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) utilising a clinically validated topoisomerase inhibitor (TOPOi) payload. Under the agreement, GSK will obtain exclusive worldwide rights (excluding China’s mainland, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan) to progress clinical development and commercialisation of HS-20093. H ..read more
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Federal Court Enters Consent Decree Against Pharmasol for Distributing Adulterated Drugs
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3M ago
December 14, 2023: “The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts has entered a consent decree of permanent injunction ordering Pharmasol Corporation, a Massachusetts-based company, and President Marc L. Badia to stop distributing drugs until the company complies with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act and other requirements listed in the consent decree. According to the complaint, which was filed along with the consent decree by the U.S. Department of Justice, Pharmasol and Badia unlawfully distributed adulterated drugs, meaning they do not comply with manufacturi ..read more
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Navigating the Job Interview: How to Answer the Question, “Why Are You Changing Jobs?”
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6M ago
Job interviews can be nerve-wracking, but one question that you can almost guarantee will come up is, “Why are you changing jobs?” While it may seem like a straightforward query, crafting a thoughtful and convincing response can significantly impact the outcome of your interview. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to answer this common interview question effectively. 1. Emphasize Career Growth and Learning Opportunities One of the most positive reasons for changing jobs is to seek new challenges and opportunities for professional development. When an interviewer asks about your reasons for c ..read more
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Bayer extends Partnership with Peking University to foster Pharmaceutical Innovation in China
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9M ago
July 10, 2023: “Bayer and Peking University (PKU) will collaborate to foster the translation of basic pharmaceutical research into drug discovery and development, while accelerating scientific research on cutting-edge technologies across the pharmaceutical value chain. The collaboration will focus on selected key areas of interests, such as oncology, cardiorenal, immunology, as well as cell and gene therapy. Under the agreement, Bayer will provide funding and support for joint research projects, as well as to scientists at PKU in recognition of their research excellence in life sciences and dr ..read more
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