Tim HayesRegulatoryE-Cig Companies Have 10 Months to Submit Applications to FDAThe FDA reduced the deadline for e-cigarette companies to defend why they should be able to keep selling their products.July 24, 2019Medical Device/PackagingElon Musk and Neuralink Are Making ProgressThe tech billionaire announced his controversial startup Neuralink is planning to test their brain-computer interface in 2020.July 23, 2019PharmaceuticalsAlzheimer’s Blood Test is On The HorizonScientists are developing a blood test that will screen for signs of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia during routine exams.July 19, 2019Nutraceuticals/DietaryFrance Will Stop Funding Homeopathic ProductsFollowing advice from a health panel, France will stop funding homeopathic pills and tinctures at the start of 2021.July 18, 2019Medical Device/PackagingHospitals Are Using Robots to Aid NursesDiligent Robotics created a robot named Moxi to help nurses complete tasks that don’t involve patient interaction.July 17, 2019PharmaceuticalsUniversity of Michigan Creates EpiPen for Spine InjuriesInjecting nanoparticles into the spine can dampen the body’s immune response to spinal cord injuries and prevent paralysis.July 15, 2019PharmaceuticalsFirst Baby Born From Transplanted Uterus From a Dead DonorA new development in reproductive options gives infertile women due to uterine issues another chance to bear children.July 12, 2019PharmaceuticalsAltaire Recalls Eye Drops & Ointments Sold at WalgreensAltaire Pharmaceuticals is recalling multiple eye care products exclusively produced for and sold at Walgreens due to sterility concerns.July 10, 2019Contract Manufacturing & PackagingProbiotec Acquires Pharmaceutical Packager Australian Blister SealingPharmaceutical company Probiotec has agreed to pay at least $23 million to acquire all issued shares of ABS.July 5, 2019Medical Device/PackagingMedtronic Insulin Pumps Recalled Due to Cybersecurity ConcernsThe FDA is warning patients and healthcare providers that Medtronic MiniMed insulin pumps have potential cybersecurity issues.July 4, 2019Previous PagePage 105 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
