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ProPublica's free Rx Inspector tool now lets anyone trace generic medications to their factories and see safety records. Doctors, researchers, and patients are using it to make better decisions about the drugs they prescribe and take.
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Artificial intelligence now predicts drug safety better than animal testing, potentially saving millions of lab animals each year. Africa has a unique opportunity to lead this compassionate scientific revolution.
Scientists in Belgium created a mouse model that catches dangerous side effects of antibody drugs before they reach patients, potentially saving lives and billions in failed trials. The breakthrough could prevent tragedies like past blood clot deaths from drugs that seemed safe in early testing.
A drug that's already passed human safety trials can repair DNA damage and reduce inflammation in the earliest stages of Alzheimer's disease. The breakthrough could fast-track a treatment that tackles multiple causes of the disease at once.
On his first day in office, Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay signed three major orders bringing free electricity to millions, creating an elite women's safety force, and launching a statewide anti-drug taskforce. The moves signal an ambitious start for the new government focused on safety and basic needs.
Nigeria's drug safety agency just stopped three million potential deaths by busting a massive warehouse packed with 10 million doses of fake malaria drugs. Four suspects are in custody after investigators cracked one of the country's largest counterfeit medicine operations.
A leading elevator company chairman is teaching parents simple safety habits that could prevent elevator accidents involving children. These easy-to-learn tips turn everyday elevator rides into teachable moments about safety.
Nigeria's drug safety agency just destroyed nearly $2 million worth of counterfeit medications that could have killed thousands. The public burning sends a powerful message that fake pharmaceuticals won't be tolerated.
Ecuador and the United States have joined forces to combat drug trafficking that's fueled violence in the South American nation. The partnership marks a major step in reclaiming safety for millions of Ecuadorians.
A family-run Israeli company has created a single device that can identify 30 types of drugs and 21 types of explosives, and they're partnering with Dyson vacuums to bring the technology into everyday spaces. What started as government forensic tools may soon help keep schools and workplaces safer.
A Stanford professor has a solution to generic drug shortages that have plagued American patients for years. Independent lab testing could restore trust and reliability to medicines 90% of Americans depend on.
Anambra State is transforming into Nigeria's pharmaceutical manufacturing center, promising better medicine access and thousands of new jobs. Community pharmacists are backing Governor Charles Soludo's reforms to strengthen drug safety and local production.
Officers in Nigeria's Delta State freed two children found living in their father's suspected drug operation during a community safety sweep. The rescue highlights growing efforts to protect vulnerable children caught in dangerous situations.
Hotels and guesthouses across Hong Kong will now provide fire escape hoods in every room, a major safety upgrade protecting millions of visitors and residents. The move gives tourists new peace of mind while helping the city bounce back from last year's devastating fire.
European police just dismantled 24 industrial-scale drug laboratories and arrested 85 people in the largest coordinated operation against synthetic drug production. The year-long investigation stopped enough chemicals to produce 300 tonnes of illegal drugs from reaching communities across Europe.
Over 90% of Alzheimer's patients in Japan continue treatment with Lecanemab without serious side effects, new research confirms. The breakthrough drug slows disease progression by targeting brain plaque buildup.
Nigerian drug enforcement agents intercepted over $24 million worth of cocaine, opioids, and synthetic cannabis at Lagos ports and airports in coordinated operations. The busts dismantled trafficking networks attempting to move drugs between Nigeria, the UK, US, and India.
Kerala's new statewide drug crackdown resulted in 36 arrests and 33 drug cases in a single day, marking an aggressive new approach to ending the narcotics trade. The initiative brings hope to communities fighting substance abuse.
Nigerian drug enforcement agents intercepted massive shipments of illegal drugs headed to Europe, arresting smugglers who hid thousands of pills in winter jackets, body cream containers, and carton walls. The busts stopped over 140 kilograms of dangerous substances from reaching communities across Italy and other countries.
A Cambridge startup is using artificial intelligence to rescue drugs that failed clinical trials, fixing safety issues to give promising treatments a second chance. Their work could bring life-saving therapies to patients faster while reducing research waste.
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