Medicines

Tackling AMR and medicine shortages in the EU

How can the EU’s pharmaceutical legislation help tackle current challenges, including medicine shortages and antimicrobial resistance, across Europe? We put the question to Rainer Becker, Director for Medical Products and Innovation at DG SANTE.

From drug disposal to water contamination: Unpacking pharmaceutical pollution

Lorna Rothery spoke to Health Care Without Harm (HCWH) Europe about the impact of pharmaceutical pollution and the barriers that need to be overcome to achieve a greener, more sustainable industry.

The role of green chemistry in healthcare

Ewan Townsend, Co-chair of Arnold & Porter’s Sustainability Committee, discusses the pharmaceutical sector’s shift towards environmentally friendly green chemistry.

Closing the innovation gap: Advancing psychedelic therapy and medicines in EU mental health care

Despite the growing burden of mental health problems, there remains a significant unmet medical need. Tadeusz Hawrot, Founder and Executive Director at Parea tells us why new treatments are urgently needed and how psychedelic therapy and medicines can help

Can AI create antibiotics combating drug-resistant bacteria?

Researchers have used Artificial intelligence to kill methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

Finger sweat test detects antipsychotic drugs in patients

Innovative finger sweat test provides patients with a more comfortable and non-invasive way to monitor antipsychotic drug levels.

Innovative paediatric research: Investigating the 3D printing of medication

The NIH has awarded a grant of $3 million in the hope of supporting the 3D printing of medication tailored towards helping paediatric patients.

Opportunities and challenges in blood collection and transfusion medicine

Kate Fry, CEO of America’s Blood Centers, discusses the essential role of blood products and transfusion medicine in the U.S. and the efforts to ensure blood’s safety and availability.

Reducing wasted medicines: Beyond net zero to sustainable healthcare

Dr Nazneen Rahman, Founder and CEO of YewMaker and Sustainable Medicines Partnership (SMP) Director describes how tackling wasted medicines is crucial to achieving sustainable healthcare.

Could blockchain solve pharma’s supply management woes?

Blockchain wasn’t invented as a supply management tool; yet, today it is helping to solve some of the most complex problems existing in global supply chains.

New cardiac health and AI collaboration unveiled for American veterans

Cardiac health and AI: A momentous collaboration between healthcare organizations in the UK and the US unveils the Veterans Cardiac Health and AI Model Predictions (V-CHAMPs) Challenge.

New regulatory pathway ensures safe access to medical breakthroughs

Medical breakthroughs are quickly being accessed through a ground-breaking initiative, providing manufacturers and innovators with all-encompassing collaborative support.

What to look for when choosing a medical fridge & freezer

Harrison Thomas, the Content Marketing Executive at CoolMed, discusses what the healthcare industry should consider when purchasing a medical fridge or freezer.

Triple-C framework for delivering sustainable healthcare

Dr Nazneen Rahman, Founder and CEO of YewMaker and Sustainable Medicines Partnership (SMP) Director describes how integrating clinical, cost, and carbon effectiveness is key to delivering sustainable healthcare with the Triple-C framework.

Visiting green spaces can reduce the need for prescription medication

City dwellers who frequent green spaces use fewer drugs for depression, anxiety, insomnia, high blood pressure, and asthma.

Digital solutions are key to delivering sustainable medicines

Dr Nazneen Rahman, Founder and CEO of YewMaker and Sustainable Medicines Partnership (SMP) Director describes why digital medicine information is essential for sustainable medicines.

Ayahuasca dangers: mental and physical adverse effects

A survey looking at ayahuasca dangers finds 70% experience physical and 55% mental health adverse effects – but only 2.3% of physical adverse events require medical attention.

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