Liferaft Traceability
A proud Survitec liferaft team who originally packed a raft in September 2000 in Dunmurry in Belfast…
FDA warns of potential weakness in GE Healthcare cybersecurity
A security firm has identified several vulnerabilities in certain GE Healthcare clinical information centre workstations and telemetry servers, that may allow an attacker to remotely take control of some of their medical devices to interfere with the function of patient monitors connected to these devices. This information was announced by the FDA.
The Chief Medical Officer for England and Public Health England have issued guidance for the management of patients who may present with Wuhan Novel Coronavirus symptoms.
There have been reported cases in China of respiratory infections caused by a novel coronavirus, currently, there are no confirmed cases in the UK.
Training for Responsible Person (RPs)
When did you last update your personnel training records? As a fellow RP, I know that I learn something new nearly every day and I also know that I do not record what I have learnt and how I apply it to my current practice having learnt it.
Marketing your company in 2020!
Just because you may be based in the UK does not mean that your clients or customers are UK based often your website or your youtube videos will be watched much further afield so,
“AI “ Artificial Intelligence may prove very successful in breast cancer screening.
“AI “ Artificial Intelligence may prove very successful in breast cancer screening.
Importance of Computerised system for wholesalers
A Risk-Based Approach to compliant GxP Computerized Systems are guidelines, not regulations. It is, therefore, not mandatory to follow any methodology. However, you should approach the computer system validation that is generally accepted within the pharmaceutical industry.
Dry January
Why should we consider a “Dry January” or a “Sober October”?
I like most of my friends like a few stiff Gins or a large glass of Red wine but if we partake to often our livers do not recover. If we then factor in the overindulgence over the festive season the liver is under pressure and it may not have enough time for crucial functions such as the creation of hormones to live!
What are “IPEDS”? What are “SARMS” Why are people taking them?
“IPEDS” are Image and Performance Enhancing Drug and SARMS are Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators.
Protecting Patients and the Responsibilities of the MA Holder
When new information regarding the risks and benefits of a product is established after a Pharmacovigilance investigation, it is prudent that changes are made to the safety information of that product. Patient Information Leaflets must be updated for Health Care Professionals and patients in order to use or prescribe the product safely.