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New Technology Promises to Keep an Eye on Driver Distraction
You’re on a long drive between two cities. You think you’re staying alert, but suddenly your car sounds an alarm—a beep or a vibration. You…
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Alert for Patients on Warfarin: Roche Recalls Potentially Defective INR Test Strips
The FDA recently announced the recall of CoaguChek XS PT test strips, which were used with INR test meters to monitor patient response to the…
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Teens Using JUUL and Other Vaping Pods Exposed to Higher Nicotine Levels: Study
A recent study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) found that teens using “vape pods” or “vape pod systems,” which contain the nicotine solutions…
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A Virginia Injury Attorney Discusses E-Cigarette Explosions
Over the past few years, vape pens and e-cigarettes have become immensely popular as an alternative to smoking tobacco cigarettes. E-cigarettes are battery-operated devices that…
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A History of Polypropylene Hernia Mesh and Its Many Problems
The 1950s was the golden age of plastics and polypropylene (PP) was used extensively in consumer products, including automotive components, carpets, clothing and structural foam. In…
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New York Woman Sues Samsung Over Galaxy Note 9 Fire
It wasn’t that long ago that Samsung received numerous reports of the batteries exploding inside its Samsung Galaxy Note 7. They recalled the phone to…
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Medtronic Reverts to Manual Updates Amidst Pacemaker Hacking Concerns
The future of healthcare lies in technology, and today it’s all about networked medical devices. Today’s insulin pumps, pacemakers, ventilators, defibrillators, monitors, and more are…
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Keeping People Safe: AI Technology’s Role in Reducing Medical Errors
This June, Chicago-based Allstar Healthcare Solutions, Inc., announced a partnership with the Israeli company MedAware that aims to drastically reduce medical errors and increase patient…
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Will Artificial Intelligence Eventually Nix Lawyer Jobs?
We’re used to thinking about how artificial intelligence (AI) technology may take over factory jobs, customer-service positions, and even professional driving jobs, but could AI…
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Fire and Burn Risks from Heated Vehicle Seats
Over the years, technology has provided vehicle owners with many “bells and whistles” that helps make commuting more enjoyable and comfortable. One such option is…
