Since 2018, when the British parliament passed a law legalizing CBD, the non-psychoactive ingredient of cannabis, sales of CBD-related products have skyrocketed. Nowadays, you can buy CBD oil, CBD vape pens, CBD coffee, CBD muffins to go with your CBD coffee everything. And these products are often sold with vague promises of improved health. As … Read more
Filgrastim and pegfilgrastim are recombinant human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) analogs used to prevent cancer patients from developing chemotherapy-induced febrile neutropenia. The authors of the review article comparing the safety profile of the biologic drug pegfilgrastim and products originating from the EU and the United States concluded: Pegfilgrastim biosimilars are currently approved or applied for … Read more
In the face of continuing global geopolitical instability, Europe is increasingly paying attention to its sovereignty, security and resilience. The availability of vital medicines and vaccines is central to Europe’s health preparedness. As governments across Europe rebuild and learn from the pandemic, policies that can build health resilience and strengthen health systems are coming into … Read more