Publications by authors named "T De Beer"

The tablet diversion strategy, based on in-line near-infrared (NIR) tablet press feed frame measurements, can be a key component of both batch and continuous oral solid dose manufacturing processes. It enables real-time, high-frequency monitoring and control, enhancing process understanding and compliance compared to conventional interval-based sampling methods. Central to this strategy are NIR spectrometers, which serve as PAT systems for in-line blend uniformity monitoring in the feed of the tablet press.

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Cosmetic inspection of freeze-dried products is an important part of the post-manufacturing quality control process. Traditionally done by human visual inspection, this method poses typical challenges and shortcomings that can be addressed with innovative techniques. While many cosmetic defects can occur, some are considered more critical than others as they can be harmful to the patient or affect the drug's efficacy.

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  • The importance of germline genetic testing (GGT) for prostate cancer patients has grown, as it helps tailor treatment plans and manage the disease more effectively.
  • GGT is now considered a standard practice not just for prostate cancer, but also for other cancers like breast and ovarian, emphasizing the need for all patients to have equitable access to this testing.
  • Offering comprehensive GGT allows for better decision-making between patients and doctors, aids in detecting potential future cancers, and facilitates testing for family members who may be at risk.
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Background: Persons with dementia spend a large part of the day without care and encounters, often without activity, as confirmed by numerous studies. However, no scientific analysis has examined how persons with dementia experience these periods. Such knowledge would be highly relevant for health care professionals and relatives to develop adequate strategies for dealing with times without care.

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Continuous spin-freeze-drying is an innovative pharmaceutical manufacturing approach offering real-time monitoring and control at the individual vial level, unlike conventional batch lyophilization. A central feature of this technology is spin-freezing, which involves rapidly spinning liquid-filled vials under a precisely controlled cold gas flow, resulting in a thin, uniform frozen product layer. Using a model peptide formulation, we investigated the impact of different cooling and crystallization rates on quality attributes (QA) and primary drying duration.

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