Archives for December 19, 2006

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Fertin develops battle ready antimicrobial chewing gum

By  Susan Gotensparre

Medicated chewing gum company Fertin Pharma has announced a collaboration with the US Army Dental Research and Trauma Detachment (USADRT) on the first antimicrobial chewing gum to lower incidences of disease and non-battle related injuries among...

Nanoparticles to treat drug overdoses

By  Emilie Reymond

Researchers have discovered that using nanotechnology could help reduce fatalities from drug overdoses, as nanoparticles can act as potential antidotes.

Imaging tech to thwart pill pirates

By  Anna Lewcock

A UK based firm aims to take up the fight against drug counterfeiters with its innovative imaging and spectroscopy products. TeraView says its technology could aid regulators and law enforcement agencies screen for potentially lethal fake medicines.

Pharma clinical outsourcing budgets to be slashed

By  Kirsty Barnes

In the next one to two years there will be a trend towards significant reductions in clinical outsourcing/contract research organisation (CRO) budgets in the majority of biopharma firms, reveals a recent industry survey.

Adenovirus patent awarded to Introgen

By  Anna Lewcock

Introgen Therapeutics last week announced that it has been granted a European patent for the commercial production of adenoviral compositions.