Tim HayesPharmaceuticalsMarijuana Legalization Likely Reduces Opioid DeathsA new study published in Economic Inquiry linked the legalization of marijuana with significant reductions in opioid-related deaths.August 12, 2019Medical Device/PackagingThe FDA Wants a Virtual Heart to Test Medical DevicesThe FDA is seeking computational software that models the human heart to test medical devices and therapies.August 9, 2019PharmaceuticalsNew Device Diagnoses Sepsis in MinutesResearchers at MIT have created an automated microfluidics device that drastically decreases the time needed to diagnose sepsis.August 6, 2019PharmaceuticalsRegister for the 2019 FDA Science ForumThe Forum offers the public access to scientific research and collaborative efforts from the FDA’s network of 11,000 scientists.August 5, 2019Nutraceuticals/DietaryNutraceuticals See Growth From Functional Food and BeveragesA new PMMI Business Intelligence report says consumers are turning to non-medical products to stay healthy and packaging is following the trend.August 2, 2019Pharmaceuticals‘Tis the Season: FDA Clears Diagnostic New Test for Lyme DiseaseZeus Scientific has developed a new streamlined Lyme disease test that’s easier to interpret than previous options.August 1, 2019PharmaceuticalsFDA Requires Black Box Warning for Pfizer DrugPfizer will be required to add a black box warning for Xeljanz, stating that patients who take it could experience a higher risk of blood clots or death.July 31, 2019Medical Device/PackagingWearable Artificial Throat Aims to Help Mute People ‘Speak’Scientists have developed a wearable artificial graphene throat that attaches to the neck and transforms throat movements into sound.July 30, 2019Medical Device/PackagingScientists Are Using Red Wine to Make Wearables. Wait, What?Tannic acid extracted from red wine is helping a team at University of Manchester create more durable and flexible wearable devices.July 26, 2019PharmaceuticalsLong Island Patients Get Same-Day Medical Marijuana DeliveryVireo Health announced it will be the first company to offer same-day delivery service for medical marijuana.July 25, 2019Previous PagePage 104 of 168Next PageTop StoriesPackaging/FillingFully Automatic Capsule Filling Machine Helps a Co-Man Drastically Ramp Up ProductionA contract with a major national retailer required the company to triple the production output, almost overnight.PMMI NewsPMMI Foundation Golf Tournament Raises Over $40,000 to Support the Future WorkforceNutraceuticals/DietaryThe Key Challenge in Adopting Liquid Nitrogen on a Flex Pack Line and The Value of Proper TestingPMMI NewsWinners Revealed From the 2025 Amazing Packaging Race at PACK EXPO Las VegasSponsor ContentSmarter Static Monitoring for Healthcare Packaging Lines
