Inhalable Nanobodies Can Cure Coronavirus

You may soon be able to ‘vape’ coronavirus away with inhalable nanobodies that kill the virus.

Jun 2, 2021

A recent Interesting Engineering article discussed a new method for curing and preventing coronavirus: inhalable nanobodies. Though the concept hasn’t been tested in humans yet, trials on Syrian hamsters were extremely promising. The therapy is called the Pittsburgh inhalable Nanobody 21 (aka PiN-21), and it offers a needleless alternative to the monoclonal antibodies that are typically used to treat early infections.

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Medical Device Innovations Report

Some 75% majority of Americans struggle to take their medications as directed, according to the National Library of Medicine (NLM).

New Packaging Breakthrough Reduces Medication Nonadherence

PackMyMeds organizes multiple medications into clearly labeled pouches by day, date, and time.

Through the Line: Packaging and Processing

Through the Line: Addressing Medication Adherence

Every element of the package design, including the distinctive ampersand, was intentionally crafted to resonate with shoppers.

McKesson’s New Consumer-Focused OTC Brand Includes an Aluminum Packaging Line

Medidex, an AI-powered medical chatbot platform, analyzed every pharmaceutical recall from 2012 through 2024, looking at both how often companies recalled products and how dangerous those recalls were.

Study Reveals the U.S. Pharmaceutical Firms with the Most FDA Recalls

Through the Line: At-home Test Kits

Break out of the ordinary: see what’s new in life sciences packaging

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Medical Device Innovations Report

Cutting-edge packaging technologies are transforming the medical device sector in PMMI’s “Innovation in Medical Device” report, featuring advanced materials, smart solutions, and evolving regulations. Editors share insights from nearly 300 PACK EXPO booth visits—each product deemed new and truly innovative—alongside video demonstrations of the equipment and materials on display.

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