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Chemistry World September 5, 2014 Katie Lian Hui Lim |
Urine test could catch lung cancer early Lung cancer could be identified earlier, thanks to a new test that uses surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy to detect a cancer biomarker in urine. |
Chemistry World February 10, 2011 Erica Wise |
Raman imaging gives new hope for cancer diagnosis Surface enhanced Raman scattering works by detecting spectroscopic signals of molecules such as cancer antibodies that are in close proximity to metals injected into tissue such as gold or silver nanoparticles. |
Chemistry World April 10, 2015 Matthew Gunther |
Silicon chip spots dangerous pathogens in human blood Scientists in China have developed a silicon chip doped with silver nanoparticles that can rapidly detect different pathogens in blood samples. |
Chemistry World April 1, 2008 Lewis Brindley |
Easier Cancer Imaging with Raman A new imaging technique based on Raman spectroscopy has been used to illuminate tumors in mice with unprecedented precision. |
Chemistry World January 20, 2014 Martha Henriques |
Fast test classifies meningitis bacteria Researchers in the UK have developed a new method that uses surface enhanced Raman scattering to quickly identify which meningitis causing bacteria is responsible for an infection. |
Chemistry World November 4, 2015 Suzanne Howson |
Oral delivery of anticancer drug Scientists in China have unveiled a way to deliver a platinum-based anticancer drug orally. |
Chemistry World October 29, 2007 Simon Hadlington |
Forging Ahead of the Counterfeiters Scientists have demonstrated a suite of analytical techniques that can be used to distinguish genuine from fake antimalaria tablets. The problem of counterfeit drugs is growing in many parts of the world, posing a serious health risk. |
Chemistry World December 2009 |
Column: In the pipeline Is the pharmaceutical industry churning out copycat versions of existing therapies? The author dispels a few myths about 'me-too' drugs |
Chemistry World June 15, 2015 Tim Wogan |
Long range chirality transfer observed A new method to detect biomolecules by using a plasmonic nanoparticle to transfer their chirality onto an achiral dye has been developed by researchers |
Chemistry World May 4, 2012 Hayley Birch |
What to do with leftover prescription drugs? Throwing away unused medication is kinder to the environment than returning it to the pharmacy, according to a new study. |
Chemistry World July 15, 2008 |
Raman Reveals DNA in Action Researchers at the University of Strathclyde, UK, have been able to use Raman spectroscopy to observe strands of DNA pairing up and falling apart by attaching them to silver nanoparticles. |
Chemistry World April 14, 2014 Mary Macleod |
Raman bites into tooth decay Researchers in the US have adapted Raman imaging systems to demonstrate the technique's potential for spotting warning signs of dental cavities. |
Chemistry World February 6, 2014 Carla Pegoraro |
Catching viruses associated with cervical cancer Researchers in the UK have developed an automated bioassay that can spot the forms of the human papilloma virus most often linked with cervical cancer. |
Chemistry World June 10, 2014 Richard Corfield |
Liquid explosives detectors entering service at airports An end to carrying a plastic bag filled with tiny bottles of liquids through airport security could be in sight, thanks to new analytical equipment being rolled out around the world. |
The Motley Fool June 6, 2006 Brian Lawler |
Exelixis' Continued Excellence The company reported preliminary phase 1 results for three of its lead compounds. Until investors see the results from phase 2 trials, they should chalk Exelixis up as a promising young biotech company whose successes they will patiently cheer for from the sidelines. |
Chemistry World April 27, 2011 Carol Stanier |
Drug cocktails greater than the sum of their parts Canadian scientists have shown that combining an antibiotic that is past its prime with other drugs can give it a new lease of life. |
Chemistry World June 5, 2013 Simon Hadlington |
Raman scattering reaches sub-nm resolution Researchers have achieved the highest resolution yet with Raman spectroscopy, allowing the chemical mapping of molecules to a resolution of less than 1nm. The technique could allow unprecedented chemical identification of single molecules. |
The Motley Fool April 2, 2007 Brian Lawler |
A Good Week for Alexza The pharma reports positive clinical trial results. Investors, take note. |
Bio-IT World August 13, 2003 John Rhodes |
Beyond the Blockbuster Genomics and big hits are not mutually exclusive, writes Deloitte & Touche's life sciences expert. |
Chemistry World January 11, 2012 Hayley Birch |
Drive towards detecting drugs at the roadside The UK government is setting up an advisory panel that will assess the feasibility of roadside testing for drug driving, similar to testing for drunk driving. |
Chemistry World September 2008 Maria Burke |
Something in the water Drugs have been finding their way into our water supplies for as long as they have been in use, so should we worry? |
The Motley Fool April 26, 2007 Brian Lawler |
Brazil's Boneheaded Drug Move Brazil already receives a steep discount on the price that Merck charges it for its HIV compounds. Nevertheless, it wants still lower prices to help reduce the government's costs associated with supplying drugs to those living with HIV/AIDS. |
Managed Care July 2005 |
Cost being equal, consumers prefer older drugs Seven out of 10 consumers would prefer a drug that had been on the market for 10 years or more, compared to a newer drug, even if the copayments were equal. This could be a sign that consumers are more inclined to start using generic medications. |
Chemistry World February 20, 2013 Jessica Cocker |
Raman spectroscopy for bedside cancer diagnosis Currently the only way to identify whether a suspicious lump is something to be concerned about is to have it removed and then examined. But a new diagnostic technique based around Raman spectroscopy could provide a faster diagnosis. |
The Motley Fool January 31, 2007 Brian Lawler |
FDA Says Hurray for More Drug Safety The FDA outlines its proposal to increase drug safety. Whatever the FDA does, pharmaceutical investors should hope that its renewed interest in drug safety doesn't make the already lengthy process of bringing drugs to market any longer. |
Chemistry World July 11, 2012 Rebecca Brodie |
Better Security with Through-Barrier Detection Using SORS A team working in the UK have demonstrated that spatially offset Raman spectroscopy using short wave infrared can detect chemicals through physical barriers such as containers, which is a step forward in detection and security. |
The Motley Fool December 12, 2007 Brian Lawler |
Patent Bill Is No Panacea A new bill that was meant to strengthen the patent and other intellectual-property rights of drugmakers doesn't do enough to encourage pharma innovation. |
Managed Care March 2008 |
Drug Caps Lower Spending, but .... These policies tend to make consumers shoulder some of the cost of prescriptions and the cost could be a barrier to medication adherence. |
The Motley Fool December 31, 2007 Brian Lawler |
The Anatomy Of An Approved Drug An independent audit by the FDA provides a useful summary of the characteristics of drugs approved by the agency. |
The Motley Fool November 14, 2007 Brian Lawler |
Is the FDA Still Approving New Drugs? Lately the FDA seems more reluctant to approve new drugs than it once was. Let's take a look at the actual numbers from the past eight years. |
BusinessWeek June 16, 2011 Langreth & Cortez |
When Two Cancer Drugs Are Better Than One Drugmakers are collaborating to test combinations of genetically targeted cancer drugs in hopes of boosting survival rates. |
The Motley Fool August 8, 2007 Brian Lawler |
Array's Bright Pipeline Array BioPharma announces its goals for the months ahead in its fourth-quarter results. What is interesting is the varied mix of new compounds in their pipeline. |
Chemistry World December 22, 2008 Hayley Birch |
Looking at life label-free US scientists have demonstrated a way to sensitively track molecules in living cells without attaching bulky labels or staining a sample. |
Chemistry World August 21, 2012 James Mitchell Crow |
Watching single nanoparticles work By shining laser light on the modified tip of an atomic force microscope), researchers in Germany and the Netherlands have been able to watch a catalytic reaction in real time, zoomed right in to the nanoscale. |
Chemistry World May 2009 |
Column: In the pipeline Derek Lowe considers what we think we know about how drugs work once we've taken them |