For sufferers, allergies can be anything from annoying to deadly. In any case, they usually require extra care on the part of the person with the allergy to either avoid their trigger or take medication to prevent symptoms. But what if there was another way? Some researchers claim there might be, pointing to gene therapy as a potential avenue for not only helping people manage their allergies, but for banishing allergies forever. Sound interesting? Here’s what students of pharmaceutical regulatory affairs need to know about the potential for gene therapy to treat allergies. Gene Therapy for Allergies Would “Retrain” Immune.. READ MORE »
The human body is resilient and capable of self-healing to amazing degrees, but it’s far from perfect. That’s why medical devices that can help the body heal from grave injuries, overcome serious illnesses, or that allow deeper looks into a person’s body are so common and important in today’s medicine. There are so many medical devices that do great things today that it would be impossible to discuss them all. Here, though, are a few examples of medical devices that are particularly valuable. Students in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Can See MRI Machines Are Vital to Modern Medicine Radiation-based scans, like.. READ MORE »
While there are hundreds of different types of experiments and studies, they can almost all fit into two main categories: in vitro and in vivo. To the untrained ear, in vitro probably rings a bell, as it’s commonly referred to as a means of helping with infertility. While in vitro fertilization is surely important in the medical and science communities, in vitro studies go far beyond just that. In vitro and in vivo studies can be used to test potentially life-changing pharmaceutical products, and each testing method has its own benefits and drawbacks. If you’re considering a career in the.. READ MORE »
Many individuals associate name brands with quality, and will only substitute brands with cheaper generic equivalents if they can be convinced that doing so is not a downgrade. When it comes to medicine, the dilemma of whether to choose a generic or name brand can be especially difficult. Generic drugs are typically less expensive than the name brands that they replace. However, medicine is not something that many people want to experiment with. If a generic drug doesn’t work as well, the difference could have serious repercussions on a person’s health. Are you considering regulatory affairs training? Read on to.. READ MORE »
Pharmaceuticals on the market have the ability to improve the lives of many Canadians. They are used to treat illness, pain, and disorders, and they help people live normal and healthier lives. But if individuals taking pharmaceuticals and the doctors who are prescribing them don’t have the proper information, issues may arise. This is why Health Canada ensures most approved drugs have a product monograph. A product monograph is a government-regulated scientific document that lists the drug, its properties, and any health claims the product makes. It includes essential information for doctors and healthcare professionals which allows them to make.. READ MORE »
