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21 Nov
Transparency in clinical trials: Revised transparency rules take effect
The major changes under the revised transparency rules for the Clinical Trials Regulation and its Clinical Trials Information System, issued by the EMA in October 2023, should lead to faster publication of key documents (including protocols) and should make the system easier to use.
21 Nov
The Dabus case: Artificial intelligence cannot be designated as the inventor in a patent
Artificial intelligence plays a fundamental role in the life sciences sector, offering the opportunity to facilitate various processes. However, such use also raises numerous ethical and legal questions that touch on responsibility, reliability, and the correct and legal use of data and information to train AI for new technical solutions.
20 Nov
AI and healthcare: A question of liability
Artificial intelligence (AI) systems of varying levels of sophistication are increasingly used in health care in conjunction with various medical services.
20 Nov
Anti-counterfeit drugs: Italy must comply with EU Regulation 2016/161 by February 9, 2025
Measures to combat counterfeit drugs work to prevent such drugs from entering the European supply chain. Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/161 introduces new rules to halt counterfeit drugs from entering the European market and includes digital tools.
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October 6, 2023
CBD products: the Administrative Court suspended until October 24 the recent Decree of the Italian Ministry of Health listing cannabidiol for oral use among narcotic drugs, due to the lack o...
October 4, 2023
The Guidelines for regulating contractual relations between universities and research institutes and private sponsors were adopted by the relevant Italian Ministries following the amendment ...
September 21, 2023
CBS products: from September 20th, compositions for oral administration of cannabidiol obtained from Cannabis sativa extracts shall be considered as narcotic drugs in Italy, as they have bee...
July 27, 2023
Payback on medical devices: Italian government announces extension of payment deadline to October 30, 2023
July 21, 2023
On July 21, 2023, the Italian Ministry of Health published new guidelines on health advertising of self-medication drugs (OTC) and non-prescription drugs (SOP), including advertising on new ...
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