Tag: engineering
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Juul Delivers More Nicotine than Cigarettes, Other E-Cigs
Tests of aerosol compounds inhaled by lab animals show Juul devices send more nicotine into the blood stream than other e-cigarettes and ordinary cigarettes as well.
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Stop Getting Scammed Online
To help reduce the amount of impact it has on you as a business, here are some tips to stop getting scammed online.
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Laser Images, A.I. Diagnose Brain Tumors
Results of a clinical trial show laser images analyzed by machine learning algorithms can offer near real-time diagnosis of brain tumor tissue during surgery.
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Infographic – Australia’s Wildfires Eclipse Others
Statista put together a chart this week comparing Australia’s fires in size to other recent wildfire outbreaks, our infographic for this weekend.
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Epilepsy Stimulation Device Detects Other Brain Disorders
An implanted device that stimulates areas of the brain associated with seizures can detect other neurological diseases in people with epilepsy.
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Artificial Pancreas System Cleared by FDA
A system for automatically measuring blood glucose levels and dispensing insulin for people with type 1 diabetes is authorized by the Food and Drug Administration.
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Ingested X-Ray Capsule Shown Safe, Feasible
Results from a small-scale clinical trial show an ingested capsule to diagnose potential colon tumors is safe and feasible for most patients.
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Tech Is Improving Logistics For Businesses
It’s crucial that if you are operating in the logistics industry, you are not left behind.
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Commentary – New Models Needed for Antibiotic Resistance
Many parts of a new model for fighting antibiotic resistance are in development, and the pieces still need to be assembled, but the outline of a precision-medicine rather than mass-produced drug model is beginning to emerge.
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Touch Sensor Developer Gains $12M in Early Funds
A company making gloves that transmit a sense of touch in games and commercial robotics is raising $12 million in its first venture funding round.