Pharmaceutical Ghostwriting. Is it real?

November 4, 2010
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A ghostwriter is a professional writer who is paid to write books, articles, stories, reports, or other texts that are officially credited to another person. Celebrities, executives, and political leaders often hire ghostwriters to draft or edit autobiographies, magazine articles, or other written material. Most pharmaceutical companies pay both professional writers to produce papers and [...]

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Artificial Neural Networks- The Hot Topic in Recent Pharmaceutical Research!

October 20, 2010
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Artificial Neural Networks! Sounds Complicated, isn’t it? Yes, it is complicated. But there is a recent surge of pharmaceutical activity in this field of research. Pharmaceutical scientists are finding new ways to integrate fast developing computer technologies into pharmaceutical research. In this article I have tried to outline a crude analogy to compare this field [...]

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Advancing Cancer Research Webinar by Science/AAAS

October 19, 2010
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Basic research aimed at gaining a more complete understanding of cancer biology is increasingly driven by cell-based assays. Commonly used endpoint assays have inherent limitations, including the use of invasive dyes, labels, or over-expression of reporter proteins, which can affect cellular physiology or morphology. Additionally, endpoint data alone does not easily provide a comprehensive profile [...]

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World arthritis Day 2010, In developing countries.

October 12, 2010
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World Arthritis Day 2010, falls on October 12 of this month. I wonder why there is only one single day to remind us of diseases that are affecting the quality of life of our elders and of people surrounding us? Why not remind ourselves of all the dreadful diseases, the slow killers like diabetes, heart [...]

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Today is the World Mental Health Day- 2010

October 10, 2010
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Today is world mental health day; a day to reflect on issues related to mental health issues. What sets mental health issues apart from other issues? Almost all of us know the answer, it is the stigma against these issues or ignorance about these issues. A person suffering from mental issues or illness not only [...]

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The Epigenetics Challenge Webinar by Science/AAAS

October 5, 2010
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You are invited to view the panel of experts in Science/AAAS on Thursday, October 21, 2010, in a live, online educational seminar, “The Epigenetics Challenge: DNA Methylation Research from Basics to Biomarkers.” Date: Thursday, October 21, 2010 Time: 12:00 noon ET; 9:00 a.m. PT; 4:00 p.m. GMT Duration: 1 hour Register now and submit your [...]

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ISPE conducting workshop on ICH qualtiy guidelines

October 4, 2010
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As you are aware, the impact of ICH Q8, Q9 and Q10 is increasingly being felt, and the impact will continue to grow. For example, Parts 1 and 2 of the EU GMP Guide have already been updated to include reference to ICH Q9. Chapter 1, Quality Management Systems, and Chapter 2, Personnel, of Part [...]

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Bioethics. When did it all began?

September 29, 2010
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Bioethics as a distinct field of academic study  has existed only since the early 1960s, and its history can be traced back to a cluster of scientific and cultural developments in the United States during that decade. The catalysts for the creation of this interdisciplinary field were the extraordinary advances in American medicine during this [...]

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Pharmacopeial Forum Transitions to a Free, Online Resource in January 2011

September 28, 2010

USP will be transitioning Pharmacopeial Forum (PF) to a free online resource in January 2011 [PF 37(1)].  The online PF will provide United States Pharmacopeia and the National Formulary (USP-NF) users and others greater opportunity to review and comment on proposed revisions to the compendia. The new online–only PF will include proposed revisions and additions [...]

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Depression Myths and Realities!

September 27, 2010
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A diagnosis of depression brings with it many questions. Separating the myths from the realities can provide you with the information you need to receive proper treatment. Depression is not just “having the blues or feeling sad.” Depression doesn’t go away with a good night’s sleep. Depression interferes with people’s lives and their ability to [...]

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Cornflakes, oatmeal and cereals. Can they really reduce cholesterol?

September 26, 2010
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This is the most common claim that we watch on TV, oatmeal, cereal and cornflakes to be having pharmaceutical properties (Lower “bad” cholesterol, manage “diabetes” and so on……the list is endless)! How does it work? Is it true? Can they really reduce cholesterol? Any  man of medicine and pharmacy would certainly ask these basic questions. [...]

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Origin of species – A new perspective!

September 24, 2010
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Ever wondered the creation of life on this planet? Religion claims that man was created by the hands of god. Science on the other hand relies on material evidences to prove our existence. This article is not about Religion Vs. Science. It is of logic and sheer power of observation! Before we go into the [...]

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Integrated Biology Webinar by Science/AAAS

September 24, 2010
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Everyone is invited to view there panel of experts on Tuesday, October 12, 2010, in a live, online educational seminar, “Integrated Biology: What is needed to bring the Omics together?” Date: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 Time: 12:00 noon ET; 9:00 a.m. PT; 4:00 p.m. GMT Duration: 1 hour Register now and submit your questions LIVE [...]

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Types of Quality Audits – part 1

September 24, 2010
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As I promised in the previous post “what is a Quality Audit? And why it is needed?” I’m going to list out the types of quality audits and how they are performed in little bit detail. If you have not gone through previous post, I would suggest you to take a minute and go through [...]

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What is a Quality Audit and why it is needed?

September 23, 2010
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Before going into any further discussion, I would like to bring a simple thing that has to be remembered by every QC, QA and RA analyst. To produce a high quality product in any industry it is the responsibility of management to provide its departments with necessary requirements to perform functions properly. As each department [...]

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Why do Red Blood Cells in Human body live for “just” 120 days?

September 22, 2010
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We all know that red blood cells are produced through a process named erythropoiesis, developing from committed stem cells to mature erythrocytes in about 7 days. When matured, these cells live in blood circulation for about 100 to 120 days. At the end of their lifespan, they become senescent, and are removed from circulation. But [...]

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What is the relationship between a spinning top and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance?

September 22, 2010

Precession of Spinning Top A rapidly spinning top will precess in a direction determined by the torque exerted by its weight. The precession angular velocity is inversely proportional to the spin angular velocity, so that the precession is faster and more pronounced as the top slows down.The direction of the precession torque can be visualized [...]

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