Marcellinus Pharma Dossier Talk

21/12/2025

HOW COMFORTABLE ARE YOU TAKING A MEDICINE MADE MOSTLY BY ROBOTS AND AI?

Pharma plants now use advanced robots and AI to monitor quality, dosing, and sterility.

Would you trust a medicine produced this way? Your opinion matters- choose an option and share your thoughts:

* Very comfortable
* Somewhat comfortable
*Not really comfortable
* Not comfortable at all

If you voted ‘Not really comfortable’ or ‘Not comfortable at all’, what’s your highest concern- errors, data, or lack of human oversight?

Disclaimer:
This poll is for general discussion only and does not replace professional pharmaceutical advice.

12/12/2025

Pharma Maintenance Technician maintaining iron (one of the fouling factors of feed water) in reduced ferrous form through the keeping of low pH, low oxygen, avoiding of oxidants like free chlorine before the RO, then the using of tight filtration (cartridge, UF) plus antiscalants as needed.

02/12/2025

HOW TO MAKE A HEART-HEALTHY SMOOTHIE

INGREDIENTS:
1) 1 small raw beet, peeled and chopped (about 1/2 cup) – natural nitrates that can help blood vessels relax.

2) 1/2 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen) – antioxidants that support blood vessel health.

3) 1/2 banana – extra potassium for blood pressure regulation.

4) 1 cup spinach – potassium and magnesium, both important for blood pressure.

5) 1 tablespoon ground flax or chia seeds – fiber and omega‑3 fats for heart health.

6) 1 cup unsweetened soy milk or other unsweetened plant milk – avoids extra sugar and can add protein.

7) A few ice cubes and a squeeze of lemon (optional) for taste.

DIRECTIONS:

1) Add the milk and spinach to the blender first and blend until smooth.

2) Add beet, berries, banana, seeds, ice, and lemon.

3) Blend until completely smooth; add a little more liquid if it is too thick.

17/11/2025

Aerial view of the sea from a height that scared me big time, especially getting to the edge of rail.

17/11/2025

I was scared of heights but managed to capture this from up there!

17/11/2025

Can’t wait for next summer!

01/11/2025

5 Major Ways of Overcoming the Problem: “Feeling unappreciated or Unheard” in a Pharma Setting:

Five major ways to overcome the problem of feeling unappreciated or unheard include:

1) Acknowledge and Reflect on Your Value:

Begin by recognizing and validating your feelings rather than dismissing them. Reflect on your own achievements and contributions in your relationships, workplace, or community to reaffirm your self-worth.

2) Communicate Your Needs Calmly:

Clearly express how you feel and what you need to those involved, choosing a suitable time to have an open conversation. Communicating honestly without blame often helps others understand your perspective and can lead to progress.

3) Set and Maintain Healthy Boundaries:

Learn to say “no” when necessary and communicate your limits respectfully. Setting boundaries with people who undervalue you helps protect your mental and emotional health.

4) Practice Self-Care and Self-Appreciation:

Engage in activities that support your well-being, such as practicing mindfulness, spending time on hobbies, or journaling. Cultivate gratitude and self-compassion to reinforce your inner sense of value.

5) Seek Support and Reframe Perspectives:

Reach out to friends, family, or mentors for validation and support. Spend time with people who appreciate you and practice shifting your thoughts towards positive aspects, including showing appreciation for others.

Applying these steps can empower you to better handle situations where you feel unappreciated, nurture resilience, and encourage mutual respect in your interactions.

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18/10/2025

SIX (6) WAYS TO CONTROL REVERSE OSMOSIS (RO) FEED WATER HARDNESS (SCALING)

Control feed water hardness for an RO system is vital in order to mitigate scaling on the membrane, which can reduce efficiency and damage the system.

Pre-treat your feed water to soften or reduce hardness before it enters the RO unit( best approach) using these 6 ways:

1.) Use of ion exchange softeners that help to replace calcium & magnesium ( the cause of hardness) with sodium or potassium ions.

2.) Addition of antiscaling dosing chemicals ( like phosphonates, polyacrylates, polyphosphates, and organic acids like citric acid) to feed water.

3.) Use of specialised membranes like nanofiltration or softening membrane systems.

4.) Proper monitoring that involves regular testing of hardness levels using hardness test kits (e.g The HI-3812 Water Hardness Total Test Kit) or continuous sensors to ensure pre-treatment systems work effectively and maintenance of hardness to be ideally below about 7 grains per gallon(120 ppm).

5.) Routine maintenance that entails maintenance & replacement of pre-treatment equipment ( softeners, filters, etc) as per manufacturer’s guidelines to ensure consistent hardness control.

6.) Feed water quality management that implies the controlling of other fouling factors like iron, manganese, chlorine, and turbidity, as these can worsen scaling and membrane fouling.

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12/10/2025

SOLUTION FOULING OF MEMBRANE PROBLEM IN REVERSE OSMOSIS (RO) WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS

Reverse Osmosis (RO) water treatment systems often encounter a lot of problems ranging from low water flow and leaks to changes in water quality and mechanical failures. Let’s look at one of the problems- Fouling of membrane (See picture below).

The solution to the fouled membrane is the usage of proper pre-treatment filters ( MMF, MF, cartridge); cleaning /replacement of membrane regularly.

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