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Randox’s Important Role in COVID-19
In early March, the UK as with many other countries was impacted by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Localised and nationalised restrictions were implemented, changing the way we work, shop, dine and engage -
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Rise in Lockdown Drug Use Linked to Mental Health Issues
A new survey has been published reporting on the devastating effects that nationwide and global lockdowns have had on people suffering with mental health issues and substance abuse. The survey delves into not -
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International World Drug Day 2020
Today marks International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2020 on the global calendar, raising awareness for the issues arising from drug use in our society. According to the UNODC World -
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Point-of-care high quality molecular COVID-19 testing
All In One Molecular Solution Vivalytic consolidates the full molecular workflow into a small benchtop platform, capable of extraction, PCR amplification and detection. Randox multiplex Biochip Technology powers Vivalytic enabling multiple results -
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Randox joins government drive on COVID-19 tests for frontline NHS staff
Randox Laboratories, the parent company of Randox Toxicology, is partnering with the government to develop a new coronavirus testing programme in which NHS staff will be first in line. The new service, which will -
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South Africa’s War on Drugs
Around 20% of South Africans, one in every five adults, abuse mind-altering substances such as alcohol, marijuana and painkillers. This is topped by a rise in the number of people using illicit -
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World Cup 2018 – Drug Facts – 12 Argentina
For the first time since 2010, Argentina’s government has released the national drug consumption data. The report by the Argentine anti-narcotic sectariat’s drug observatory was presented by President Mauricio Macri on June -
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World Cup 2018 – Drug Facts – Day 10 Nigeria
In recent years, Nigeria has developed a reputation as a hub for international drug trafficking. Law enforcement officials say that Nigerian criminal organisations are involved in the transportation of narcotics such as cocaine, heroin and increasingly -
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Europe’s Cocaine Crisis
A recent report by The Guardian uncovered that the purity of street cocaine throughout Europe is at its highest level in a decade and the sum of people seeking treatment for cocaine use has increased. The -
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Drug Use in Japan Reaches New Highs
While Japan has one of the lowest numbers of drug users in the world, according to officials, drug use in Japan has reached new highs. Marijuana, amphetamines, and ecstasy are becoming increasingly popular
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