Tim HayesMedical Device/PackagingIBM’s Fingernail Sensor Tracks HealthIBM Lab has created a sensor that sits on the fingernail and uses artificial intelligence to monitor health and detect disease development.December 27, 2018Medical Device/PackagingNew Weight-Loss Device Makes You Think You’re FullEngineers at UW-Madison have created an implantable device that sends electric pulses from the stomach to the brain indicating it’s full.December 26, 2018Medical Device/PackagingDementia Reversed in Mice, Humans Next?Researchers have found a way to fully restore function in the brains of mice, and just received $10 million to test the method on humans.December 21, 2018PharmaceuticalsNew Test Detects Cervical Cancer with 100% AccuracyA new cervical cancer test outperformed current Pap smear and HPV tests in finding cancer, and did so at a reduced cost.December 20, 2018Medical Device/PackagingVR Helps Identify Alzheimer’s RiskVirtual reality headsets are being used to test people’s navigation skills to determine if they’re at risk of developing Alzheimer’s.December 19, 2018Pharmaceuticals“Spy” Virus Strategically Attacks BacteriaA breakthrough discovery could lead to viruses specifically engineered to target any bacteria.December 18, 2018PharmaceuticalsFDA Calls Out Label Issue on E-Cigs Containing ED DrugsThe FDA issued a warning against e-cigarette liquids that contain the main ingredients in two popular male enhancement drugs.December 17, 2018Medical Device/PackagingInnovative Electric Bandage Draws Power from the BodyEngineers at UW Madison developed a wound dressing that harvests energy from body movements to heal faster.December 14, 2018PharmaceuticalsInfant Ibuprofen Recalled Due to Potency IssuesA popular infant ibuprofen sold at CVS, Family Dollar and Walmart was recalled over concerns that the concentrations may be too high.December 13, 2018PharmaceuticalsCounterfeit Marijuana Packaging is Now a ProblemCannabis vape cartridge manufacturers in California are beginning to experience the hurdles of counterfeiters.December 12, 2018Previous PagePage 115 of 168Next PageTop StoriesPMMI NewsPMMI Foundation Golf Tournament Raises Over $40,000 to Support the Future WorkforceThe PMMI Foundation held its biennial Charity Golf Tournament before PACK EXPO Las Vegas to fund educational initiatives and scholarships for the next generation of packaging and processing professionals.Nutraceuticals/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 VegasAseptic/SterileThrough the Line Podcast: Navigating The Sterilization TransitionSponsor ContentSmarter Static Monitoring for Healthcare Packaging Lines
