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Catalent Expands Primary Packaging Capabilities at its Clinical Supply Facility in Shiga, Japan Catalent Facility in Shiga, Japan Shiga is a key hub within our Asia-Pacific clinical supply services network, and with these new capabilities, which are now fully operational, we will offer a comprehensive range of services, which are customizable to customers’ specific needs. SOMERSET, N.J. (PRWEB) June 30, 2022 Catalent, the global leader in enabling biopharma, cell, gene and consumer health partners to optimize development, launch, and supply of better patient treatments across multiple modalities, today announced that it has expanded its primary packaging capabilities at its clinical...

Third generation of patents for the Bactiguard technology will be granted Bactiguard has been informed that the European Patent Office (EPO) intends to grant a European patent for Bactiguard’s infection prevention technology. The new patent, which is the third generation, will provide extensive worldwide protection for the Bactiguard technology until 2039. -          We are very pleased that the EPO has confirmed that the new generation of patents will be granted. This will further strengthen and extend the worldwide protection for the versatile Bactiguard technology and make it even more attractive for existing and new license partners, says Anders Göransson, CEO....

Tips for a Summer Glow Up: Top NYC Doctor Offers Cosmetic Surgery Dos and Don’ts     New York, NY,2022 — What are the best cosmetic procedures to consider doing right now? Which treatments should be avoided?   “Avoid resurfacing procedures, laser treatments, body surgery and neck treatments (if you care about looking a little swollen in public),” advised top New York City plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Westreich. “Summer is the time for noninvasive face and body treatments since you can't cover up!”   He added that breast augmentations can be done year round, and laser treatments should be planned for...

5 ways to keep cool in the sun according to scientists     With temperatures set to reach 34 ⁰C across some parts of the UK today, The Physiological Society – an association of health scientists – have set out some helpful advice to help you stay cool. But they also carry a word of warning - cooling off too quickly can be fatal. 1. Avoid all forms of heat, including exercise Exercising in the heat puts extra stress on your body by increasing muscle blood flow and your body's core temperature. The increased demand for skin blood flow in...

Pandemic reveals need for stricter glove disposal methods Tested gloves released microparticles, organic matter, and heavy metals into water after weathering. Amid the explosive growth in disposable glove use during the COVID-19 pandemic, a study done at the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University of Saskatchewan into how gloves break down in the environment suggests stricter standards are needed for glove waste collection and disposal. Dr. Zheng Wang with the Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering at Concordia University, said “increased use of personal protective equipment, including gloves, over the past two years in hospitals, restaurants, shopping and...