High Levels Of Metals Found In Ayurvedic Medicines Purchased On The Internet (Medical News Today)
A study published in the August 27 issue of JAMA finds that of several Ayurvedic medicines purchased on the Internet, about 20% have unacceptably high levels of lead, mercury, or arsenic. Ayurvedic medicines - based on a traditional medical system commonly used in India - are employed by a majority of India's 1.1 billion population as well as peoples from South Asia and other localities.

Alquest Support Yields FDA Approvals for Biotest Medical Diagnostics GmbH (Centre Daily Times)
Alquest, Inc. - the leading contract research organization (CRO) specialized in medical and diagnostic devices - recently helped its client, Biotest Medical Diagnostics GmbH, earn BLA (biologics license application) approvals through the Office of Blood Research and Review in the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).