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The role of digital twins in driving sustainability
As the pharmaceutical sector endeavours to become more sustainable, we hear how digital twins – virtual replicas of systems or products that can help predict performance – are supporting the industry in its efforts.
Harnessing hybrid molecules for drug development
Stoyanka Nikolova, Professor from Paisii Hilendarski Plovdiv University, discusses the potential of harnessing hybrid molecules for drug development and their possible application in addressing the clinical challenge of irritable bowel syndrome.
Innovative packaging design enhances vaccine accessibility for developing countries
Unither Pharmaceuticals is dedicated to innovating and expanding capacity to provide equitable vaccine accessibility in developing countries and enhance preparedness for future pandemics. Here, they explain how the Euroject® device can support their goals.
How the “tides” have turned in pharma manufacturing
Two seasoned experts from CPI, Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre, detail how the “tides” have turned in pharma manufacturing.
Why greener pharmaceutical manufacturing is vital for the industry and our health
Determined to tackle the carbon footprint of medicine, CPI’s Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre is addressing key sustainability issues in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Who will staff the psychedelic resurgence?
Who will staff the psychedelic resurgence? Erika Dyck, Professor and Canada Research Chair in History of Health & Social Justice from the University of Saskatchewan, provides an intriguing answer to this question.
Exploring the effects of medical cannabis for chronic pain
Dr Simon Erridge of Sapphire Medical Clinics discusses the therapeutic effects of medical cannabis for chronic pain, affecting 15.5 million people in England and why more evidence is needed to support greater patient access.
Analysing the effects of using cannabis on youth mental health
Mary Cannon, Professor of Psychiatric Epidemiology and Youth Mental Health at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, investigates the effects of using cannabis on young people’s mental health.
Opioid use for chronic pain: Part 2
Norm Buckley and Jason Busse from the Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Pain Research & Care in Canada probe the effectiveness of opioid use in Canada as a treatment for chronic noncancer pain.
Leveraging psychedelic therapies for binge eating disorder
Here Tryp Therapeutics examine the viability of using psychedelic therapies for Binge Eating Disorder and the potential results that using psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy could have on different eating disorders.
LIFU for major depressive disorder – Targeting the neural networks of depression
Tiago Costa, Assistant Professor at the Department of Microelectronics, Delft University of Technology, discusses opportunities surrounding low-intensity focused ultrasound in the treatment of major depressive disorder in a minimally invasive manner.
Investigating OTC drugs: Are over-the-counter drugs an under-appreciated toxic danger?
Contrary to popular belief, OTC drugs are not harmless. Understanding the effects and dangers of OCT abuse and misuse is key to public safety, here UC Davis provides everything you need to know.
Revolutionary pain relief cream and two-minute exercise to cure and prevent lower back pain
Dr Helene Bertrand has specialised in pain treatment after suffering from ongoing lower back pain for 37 years. Here in conversation with Open Access Government, Helene explores her lower back pain journey and the ways she has found to heal herself.
The global regulatory landscape for psychedelic drugs
Jessica Riggleman, Owner of Raeco, LLC, examines the global regulatory landscape for psychedelic drugs, with a particular focus on Schedule I classification.
Cool Esthesia airway hygiene: Stop stuffiness, cough and clear phlegm
Cryosim is a molecule that produces sensations of coolness but does not affect tissue temperatures. It can be delivered as a liquid to the surfaces of the nasal cavity and throat with an immediate cooling effect.
Challenges bringing CB₂R medicine to bedside
Drug hunters explain how to overcome pitfalls on the way to CB2R medicine and therapeutics.
Brain health conditions: Excellence in psychedelic treatments
Psychedelic treatments open up an unparalleled window of opportunity, but we need to get ready for their roll-out.
The fentanyl crisis: Death at the end of the rainbow
Chelsea Unkel, Ryan Hogans, & Pamela Lein from the University of California, Davis, analyse the fentanyl crisis responsible for increases in drug overdose across the US.
