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== History == | == History == | ||
=== Vitadyne nanomeds === | === Vitadyne nanomeds === | ||
On December 6, 3304, pharmaceutical company [[Vitadyne Labs]] announced that it had developed an innovative new form of nanomedicine, and invited medical officials and the [[Interstellar Health Organisation]] to review their findings before bringing the product to market.<ref name="NNA" /> The IHO confirmed on December 14 that not only were Vitadyne nanomeds much more sophisticated than other available products, but all of Vitadyne's data regarding their extensive health benefits held up; the IHO began conducting clinical trials with patients. Healthcare analyst Dr. Himari Grey commented that the new nanomeds were a work of genius on the part of Professor [[Katrien Rook]], claiming that they could be the most exciting development in medicine for decades to come.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c13a3537970a57b225ab7c0 GalNet: Positive Response to Vitadyne Nanomeds]</ref> On December 22, the IHO reported that the clinical trials had demonstrated the nanomeds were extremely effective, even on patients for whom conventional treatments were unsuitable.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c1cb9da34bfb82c5059a6b7 GalNet: Nanomed Trials Successful]</ref> | On December 6, 3304, pharmaceutical company [[Vitadyne Labs]] announced that it had developed an innovative new form of nanomedicine, and invited medical officials and the [[Interstellar Health Organisation]] to review their findings before bringing the product to market.<ref name="NNA" /> The IHO confirmed on December 14 that not only were Vitadyne nanomeds much more sophisticated than other available products, but all of Vitadyne's data regarding their extensive health benefits held up; the IHO began conducting clinical trials with patients. Healthcare analyst Dr. [[Himari Grey]] commented that the new nanomeds were a work of genius on the part of Professor [[Katrien Rook]], claiming that they could be the most exciting development in medicine for decades to come.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c13a3537970a57b225ab7c0 GalNet: Positive Response to Vitadyne Nanomeds]</ref> On December 22, the IHO reported that the clinical trials had demonstrated the nanomeds were extremely effective, even on patients for whom conventional treatments were unsuitable.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c1cb9da34bfb82c5059a6b7 GalNet: Nanomed Trials Successful]</ref> | ||
=== Legal dispute === | === Legal dispute === | ||
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Professor Rook revealed on January 3, 3305 that Vitadyne Labs had not, in fact, invented its new nanomedicine, but had not committed a crime either. Rook stated that a group of independent pilots had found the crash site of the missing Utopian medical transport, and Vitadyne Labs had purchased the Utopian nanomeds as legitimate salvage and then used them to create a derivative type of nanomed. While Rook offered to return the original salvaged nanomeds to Utopia with Vitadyne's apologies, she insisted that Vitadyne had the right to continue to produce the derivatives. Pranav Antal quickly responded by demanding the derivatives be handed over to Utopia as well, and reasserted that Utopian technology could not be used by anyone outside the organization. The IHO announced that it would review the case and render a decision on the nanomeds' ownership.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c2a001986a66548a766dc9b GalNet: Vitadyne Admits Nanomeds of Utopian Origin]</ref> | Professor Rook revealed on January 3, 3305 that Vitadyne Labs had not, in fact, invented its new nanomedicine, but had not committed a crime either. Rook stated that a group of independent pilots had found the crash site of the missing Utopian medical transport, and Vitadyne Labs had purchased the Utopian nanomeds as legitimate salvage and then used them to create a derivative type of nanomed. While Rook offered to return the original salvaged nanomeds to Utopia with Vitadyne's apologies, she insisted that Vitadyne had the right to continue to produce the derivatives. Pranav Antal quickly responded by demanding the derivatives be handed over to Utopia as well, and reasserted that Utopian technology could not be used by anyone outside the organization. The IHO announced that it would review the case and render a decision on the nanomeds' ownership.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c2a001986a66548a766dc9b GalNet: Vitadyne Admits Nanomeds of Utopian Origin]</ref> | ||
On January 12, | On January 12, Dr. Himari Grey discussed the legal dispute over the nanomeds with [[News Feed]] [[Vox Galactica]], noting that it had raised an ethical dilemma. A number of medical experts had stepped forward to argue that the health benefits of these revolutionary new nanomeds meant that Utopia's claims of ownership appeared selfish and should be disregarded for the public good. At the same time, Vitadyne Labs had already received millions of credits from investors who expected billions in returns, and it was possible that demand could push the nanomeds' price excessively high and prevent all but the wealthiest individuals from being able to purchase them.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c3c6bd01cde991d913163b2 GalNet: Vitadyne Nanomedicines Prompt Ethical Dilemma]</ref> | ||
The IHO rendered its decision on January 17, siding with Vitadyne Labs and approving their nanomeds a legal medical product with the caveat that Vitadyne had to distribute their nanomeds through an established pharmaceutical company to ensure that strict healthcare protocols would be applied at every stage. The IHO justified its ruling by explaining that while Utopia did indeed develop the original nanomeds, Vitadyne obtained them as legal salvage and any derivatives were Vitadyne's intellectual property. Professor Katrien Rook was satisfied with the ruling and said she would comply with the IHO's conditions.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c4087d1106c067b91145cfb GalNet: Vitadyne Nanomedicines Gain Legal Approval]</ref> | The IHO rendered its decision on January 17, siding with Vitadyne Labs and approving their nanomeds a legal medical product with the caveat that Vitadyne had to distribute their nanomeds through an established pharmaceutical company to ensure that strict healthcare protocols would be applied at every stage. The IHO justified its ruling by explaining that while Utopia did indeed develop the original nanomeds, Vitadyne obtained them as legal salvage and any derivatives were Vitadyne's intellectual property. Professor Katrien Rook was satisfied with the ruling and said she would comply with the IHO's conditions.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c4087d1106c067b91145cfb GalNet: Vitadyne Nanomedicines Gain Legal Approval]</ref> | ||
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=== Distribution === | === Distribution === | ||
On June 9, 3306, after over a year of preparation to ensure stringent quality controls, nanomedicines were finally introduced to the public market. [[Katrien Rook|Professor Rook]] revealed that [[Vandermeer Corporation]] had been given the contract to produce nanomeds, which would be exclusively distributed at Elion Dock in the Kuma system.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5edf4e74b6d47141130b8f33 GalNet: Vitadyne Nanomedicines Reach Galactic Market]</ref> | On June 9, 3306, after over a year of preparation to ensure stringent quality controls, nanomedicines were finally introduced to the public market. [[Katrien Rook|Professor Rook]] revealed that [[Vandermeer Corporation]] had been given the contract to produce nanomeds, which would be exclusively distributed at Elion Dock in the Kuma system.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5edf4e74b6d47141130b8f33 GalNet: Vitadyne Nanomedicines Reach Galactic Market]</ref> Notably, around November 2, 3306, Vitadyne nanomeds were used with success in the treatment of Imperator [[Hadrian Augustus Duval]] of [[Nova Imperium]], who had been gravely wounded in an assassination attempt by the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army]] days before.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5f9ffa0e7aa5715eb17897a4 GalNet: Hadrian Duval Saved by Aisling Duval's Intervention]</ref> | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||