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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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…
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…
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…
In Face of Teen E-Cigarette Epidemic, FDA Cracking Down on Retailers, Manufacturers
The FDA recently announced they are taking new steps to address the epidemic of e-cigarette use in American teenagers. Because of the rising popularity of…
Rollerblade Helmets Used in Schools Recalled for Safety Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced a recall of about 9,700 Rollerblade helmets that are primarily used in schools’ physical education programs.…
