Posted by: ADMIN on: September 13, 2007
HP and Crospon, a medical device developer announced they have entered a licensing agreement for a drug delivery platform that enables painless, controlled release of one or more drugs in a single patch applied to the skin.
The HP-developed skin patch uses microneedles that barely penetrate the skin; this radically reduces discomfort compared to traditional hypodermic [...]
Posted by: ADMIN on: August 24, 2007
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced several recalls of children’s toys and jewelry products manufactured in China because of excessive levels of lead. More than 300,000 Chinese-made toys and nearly 22,000 pieces of children’s jewelry were recalled.
Those products are: Toby & Me Jewelry Sets imported by Toby N.Y.C.; Children’s Divine Inspiration charm [...]
Posted by: ADMIN on: August 22, 2007
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s warning against the use of over-the-counter cough and cold medications for children younger than 2 unless they have consulted a doctor is being greeted with applause from medical experts who cite the drugs’ capacity to harm and even kill.
Among the serious adverse affects are neurological problems, increased blood pressure, hallucinations [...]
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