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Tech That Is Getting Us Back on Our Feet

Tech That Is Getting Us Back on Our Feet

Pharma Industry
We have all taken a hit over the past year. Some have been able to survive it without signs of damage. Others have been slowed. But many have been knocked down. Some percentage of them have been knocked completely out of the game. It is popular to say that we all get knocked down. What defines us is whether we get back up. That is one of those ideas that is easier said than done. Not everyone has the ability to bounce back as easily as others. They don’t have the financial resources to survive such a crisis. Minorities have fared worse, in part, due to their lack of access to healthcare relative to others. It is hard to bounce back without testing, ample access to quality masks, vaccinations, a job, and a full savings account. Despite these challenges, we all have to find ways t...
How to Grow Your Small Pharmaceutical Business

How to Grow Your Small Pharmaceutical Business

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There are lots of advantages to running an independent pharmaceutical company, including the fact that they are much more agile than the big corporations in terms of making changes to their strategy. Independent pharmaceutical businesses can also deliver a much more personalized service for your local community, which is a big attraction for a lot of people. Of course, competing with those corporations is intimidating, especially when you consider the amount of money they can throw into their marketing. However, with the right strategy, some creativity, and plenty of determination, success is absolutely possible. This guide outlines some key tips to help you grow your small independent pharmaceutical company. Support and nurture your team Your staff are the heart and soul of you...

Photoelectric Cells and Pill Counting: Accuracy, Precautions, and Limitations

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Pill counting or tablet counting with the help of photoelectric cells and motion sensors is now an established practice, be it for filling pharmaceutical bottles, or for the purpose of verifying manual counts. Although there are still a few limitations to how much and what pill counting tech can do even today, automated pill counting has managed to achieve some wonderful and unprecedented results for the pharmaceutical industry in recent years. Taking a brief look over the crucial facets of tablet counting, the tech behind it, and the limitations of the process should help us get a better picture of where things stand. Advantages of Photoelectric Pill Counting The degree to which a pill counting process can be usefulwill vary from process to process, but the prime benefits c...

Molecular Genetics and the Ability to Reprogram Biological Cells

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When we think of reprogramming, most of us think about software and other electronics. Few people outside of the scientific community imagine that we can reprogram our own biological cells. And yet, that's exactly what some of the latest innovations are doing. Today's molecular genetics software is more capable than most people imagined when molecular genetics took off about 40 years ago. Now, it's constantly improving and evolving.  What does this mean for the laboratories of today? For those who use molecular genetics software, it means exciting changes and high demands. Perhaps one day, the genetic disorders that impact humanity will be relegated to the history books.  Molecular Genetics Software: What We Can Do Today  For those who use molecular genetics so...

3 Most Common Causes for Contamination in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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Contamination in the pharmaceutical industry is and has always been a major concern. However, as the general public is getting savvier, and after so many horror stories have made the news, more people are paying attention to it. Regulations are also tightening up to combat the issue, and manufacturers now have to do more to ensure the safety of the public and prove it as well. This all starts by identifying the issues at the source and taking the steps necessary to fix them. Let's take a look at some of the most common causes of contamination in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Personnel Issues One big cause of contamination in pharmaceutical manufacturing actually has to do with your workforce. This is also one of the toughest ones to control. Lack of training is at the top of ...
Understanding the Role of Laboratories in the Coronavirus Pandemic Fight

Understanding the Role of Laboratories in the Coronavirus Pandemic Fight

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Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, essential workers on the frontline like healthcare professionals, grocery store workers, and public transportation drivers have received a great deal of praise from the American people. The idea that they’re willing to risk their lives to serve their communities during a time of crisis is honorable, to say the least. While they certainly deserve all the acknowledgments and praise, a commonly overlooked group of professionals are laboratory workers.  Pathologists, medical researchers, medical technicians, genetic counselors, and other laboratory personnel work tirelessly every day to fight the coronavirus pandemic on all fronts for the greater good. Despite the riskiness of working directly with this vicious and sometimes deadly viru...
5 of the Best Medical Technologies Invented in 2019

5 of the Best Medical Technologies Invented in 2019

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From AI and big data in the pharmaceutical industry to 3D printing and artificial organs in the medical field, medical technology is making great strides.  Everyone knows that any medical product design, whether it's health wearables or something more complicated needs quality product development companies behind them. Testing a possible health-related gadget or product is extremely important and should be put through rigorous testing before the product goes to final production.  With that being said, the products listed below have been put through every test imaginable and are some of the best medical advances in technology to come out of 2019.  3-D Printing  3-D printing is taking the healthcare industry by storm. One of the reasons this is true is that th...
The Importance of Water Filtration in the US: Thinking Beyond Tap Water

The Importance of Water Filtration in the US: Thinking Beyond Tap Water

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Compared to a lot of other countries, tap water in the US is certainly safe for the most part. However, that’s not necessarily always true, as it depends mostly on where you are or which areas you are traveling through. Major Cities with Unhealthy Tap Water Quality Unfortunate as it is, even some major cities have faced or are still facing a significant crisis in meeting the demand for clean, healthy drinking water. The list as follows next should provide us with a rough idea of which cities may not have the best public water filtration systems in place so far. High lead content: Milwaukee, Flint, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Newark, Washington DCParticulates: BaltimoreTrihalomethane: Dos PalosHAAs: Detroit, Copper: NewarkMCHM: CharlestonRadium: BradyPerfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFO...
5 Ways the Healthcare Field Is Going Green

5 Ways the Healthcare Field Is Going Green

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From a growing demand for environmentally friendly drugs to demanding that landscaping at hospitals is green, the healthcare field is being taken to task to go green just like every other sector in the world.  From going paperless with bills to going paperless with options such as SCF finance cash flow suppliers, they are doing their part to comply. Luckily, there are other ways that hospitals and other sectors of the healthcare field can go green as well. If you're looking for some options for your hospital, read on below for a few that might just help you out.  Always Purchase Green Cleaning Products Hospitals should provide a safe clean environment for patients and staff alike. You can do that by purchasing green cleaning products to use. It is a fact that many commo...
Guidelines to Improve Technical Documentation

Guidelines to Improve Technical Documentation

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Technical documentation is difficult for both writers and readers. This is not just because of the inherent complexity of a technical subject, but also because of the complexity of language itself to simulate a semblance of reality.  It’s not enough to simply equip a writing team with the best technical writer software and ask them to do the best they can to explain a technical product, process, or performance. There are many nuances to technical writing that affect its quality. Fortunately, there are three guidelines to make technical documentation easier for readers to understand and act upon the valuable, well-researched information. Increase Clarity  Unless a technical writer understands that the purpose of documentation is to increase clarity, then it’s only too...