Ronald Meyboom was a man who spent his life making sure medicines were safe. He worked in a field called pharmacovigilance. This means he kept an eye on drugs to make sure they did not cause harm. His work was important because it helped people use medicines safely. He was born and raised in the Netherlands. He studied pharmacy and started his career in the 1970s. A...
The year 2023 ended with a bang when a major pharmaceutical company introduced MyGenAssist, a new tool based on ChatGPT technology. This tool is designed to help with data privacy concerns. The tool is meant to help with repetitive tasks, freeing up time for more important work. But can it really make a difference? Let's break it down. The pharmaceutical industry is...
Aflibercept 8 mg is a drug that has been under scrutiny for its potential to cause retinal vasculitis. This is a condition where the blood vessels in the retina become inflamed. The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) is a database where reports of side effects from drugs are collected. Researchers looked into this database to see if there was a link between A...
Levetiracetam, often used to treat epilepsy, has been linked to serious skin issues. Most of what we know comes from small studies or reports from single hospitals. This makes it hard to understand how common these skin problems really are in everyday life. Levetiracetam is a popular drug used to control seizures. It works by calming down the brain's electrical acti...
Inclisiran, a drug designed to reduce lipoprotein cholesterol levels and minimize cardiovascular disease risk, is currently under scrutiny for its adverse effects. Researchers have dived into the FDA's Adverse Event Reporting System to examine real-world data on inclisiran's potential dangers. This study aims to shed light on the frequency and risks of adverse events...
In the world of vaccines, spotting side effects early is crucial. Traditional methods take a while before we see any data. With COVID-19 vaccines rolling out globally, people are talking about their experiences online. That's where our team comes in. We're using a smart tool to monitor social media and web content for any signs of side effects. This way, we can catch...
Isavuconazole, a newer type of antifungal drug, has been making waves in the medical world. Recently, researchers dug into real-world reports to check how safe it really is. They looked at databases from various places where people had reported any side effects. The goal? To give doctors a clearer picture of what to expect when using this drug. The study was done by...
When it comes to treating and preventing animal diseases in East Africa, one thing is crucial: veterinary pharmaceuticals must be both safe and efficient. As the global market for these drugs grows, it’s essential to follow strict rules at every step, from production to storage and administration. This helps reduce the risk of unwanted side effects from animal drugs....