Home infusion therapy is gaining wide adoption across countries owing to the convenience and less costly as compared to the treatment at hospitals. Home infusion pharmacy presents a huge growth opportunity for pharmacists with the wide adoption of home infusion therapy services. Home infusion therapy is witnessing immense growth with the launch of new infusion …
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Open Bionics, The UK-based Tech Startup has Raised $5.9 Million in Series-A Funding for its Affordable 3D Printed Bionic Limbs
Open Bionics, named as one of the hottest startups in Europe, has bagged a $5.9 million funding for its affordable and cool bionic limbs. The startup having already received praises from Dalai Lama produces bionic limbs for children and adults using 3D printing technology. The limbs are cheap, lightweight and fashionable are medically certified and …
EU Member States are Devising Post-Brexit Contingency Plans for Essential Drugs Supply as UK Grapples with Deal-No-Deal Ambiguity
Brexit’s uncertainties have plagued all industries alike, pharmaceuticals is no exception either. As UK heads for a possible no deal Brexit this year, Germany’s drug regulator has assured its patients that Brexit will not expose them to a loss of access to essential drugs. Ireland is drawing up a list of 24 most vulnerable medicines …
Boston Scientific Settles Longstanding Patent Lawsuit with Irvine-based Edward Lifesciences for $180 Million
Edwards Lifesciences is on the cusp of resolving the longstanding patent dispute with Marlborough, MA-based Company Boston Scientific over the Transcatheter aortic valve replacement device patents. The Irvin, CA based company has agreed pay $180 million as one-time payment to Boston Scientific. The companies were involved in multiple patent office lawsuits and disputes in Germany, …
Centre for Process Innovation Starts a Project Aimed at Improving Pharmaceutical Processes through Simulation-based Computer Modelling
An InnovateUK initiative with cumulative funding of £700,000 is aimed at helping pharmaceuticals to manufacture particulates by the use of computer simulations. The Project is called Manufacturing of Particulate Process. The project which is led by Centre for Process Innovation is a 2 year long project which will improve the productivity of industrial processes through …
Microsoft and Walgreen Both Biggest Names in Their Respective Fields have Signed a Deal for Innovation in Health-Technology Space
Microsoft has joined hand with pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution company Walgreens Boots Alliance for its cloud computing solutions. The pharmacy chain as part of this strategic partnership will use Microsoft’s Azure cloud computing software as the two companies start innovation in healthcare sector. Under the deal which spans seven years, Microsoft will provide Walgreens Boots …
Safer Substitutions to Sleeping Pills that Keep the Functioning of Brain Intact
Multiple factors have contributed in the increasing sleeping disorders in adults, which in turn have surged the demand for sleeping pills. A new research published by Behavioral Neuroscience in the Frontiers journal proposes a safer substitute to sleeping pills. As compared to conventional sleeping pills which strongly cause drowsiness and prevent the transmission of any …
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Surface Plasmon Resonance: Cost-efficient, Label-free Bio-molecular Detection Processes Drive Adoption
A senior market analyst, at Future Market Insights discusses the changing dynamics of the surface Plasmon resonance market and how are biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies responding to the same. Used for achieving detailed analysis of the interactions between biomolecules, surface Plasmon resonance (SPR) finds extensive applications in the fields of biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, for the …
Low Profile Aortic Stent Graft Systems Gain Popularity with Increased Flexibility and Efficacy
The globally expanding base of elderly people and the rising incidences of aortic aneurysms are essential factors that are anticipated to propel the demand for aortic stents grafts in the near future. The possibility of being afflicted by the condition of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) increases with the growth of the age. Consequently, the number …
Shocking Orthopaedic Prosthetics Application Discovery Takes India by Storm
Vast advances in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) technology as well as material science have stimulated growth and development in orthopaedic prosthetics market. Manufacturers of orthopaedic prosthetics are planning to take 3D-printing to a whole new level by catering to the needs of end-users for daily wear, sports and even models, which can fit in high heels. …
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