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Colistin and carbapenems, vital last-resort antibiotics against severe bacterial infections unresponsive to common drugs, pose a threat when resistance develops as it may leads to complete antibiotic ineffectiveness. The estimation and quantification of colistin and carbapenems in environmental samples is challenging due to their low concentrations, complex structures, stability issues, and potential interference from other substances. Despite known side-effects, the biological impacts of their ...

Novel screening approach for comparing LC-MS reversed-phase and HILIC methods for separations in biological matrices

Challenges of Cannabis Analysis and Impacts on Driving and Public Health Thought LeadersDr. Madeleine SwortwoodAssistant Professor, Department of ForensicsSam Houston State University In this interview, Dr. Madeleine Swortwood of Sam Houston State University talks to News-Medical Life Sciences about the symposium she will lead at Pittcon this year on the analytical challenges of cannabis and its impacts on driving and public health. What role does cannabis play in 2021, especially in the realm ...