Tim HayesMedical Device/PackagingFDA Approves Screening Test for Cancer GeneThe FDA has approved the FoundationOne CDx, a first-of-a-kind test that seeks mutations in hundreds of cancer genes help narrow causes for tumors.December 7, 2017Medical Device/PackagingFDA Clears First Med Device for Apple WatchAliveCor’s KardiaBand uses Apple Watch’s heart rate technology and an attached sensor to give EKG readings.December 6, 2017Adherence/DeliveryFocused Ultrasound Could Provide Noninvasive Treatment for Neurological DisordersA recent experiment marked the first time focused ultrasound was safely used to alter brain activity rather than destroy tissue.December 5, 2017PharmaceuticalsResearchers Test New HIV Vaccine and Long-Acting Drug in AfricaA three-year vaccine trial marks the first time in over a decade that two HIV vaccine trials have occurred simultaneously.December 4, 2017PharmaceuticalsMerck’s Ebola Vaccine Won’t See Approval in 2017With the Ebola epidemic that’s killed 11,000 people looming, Merck & Co. will miss filing its vaccine for FDA approval this year.December 1, 2017PharmaceuticalsPBMs: The Mobsters of the Pharma IndustryPharmacy benefit managers claim to drive prices down for patients and physicians, but their position as middleman often only benefits them.November 30, 2017Medical Device/PackagingNew Robot Can Fix a Broken HeartA new device cradles the heart and uses a probe to precisely manipulate a particular heart chamber to function properly.November 29, 2017Medical Device/PackagingKevlar is the New Cartilage ReplacementResearchers at University of Michigan have developed “Kevlartilage,” a Kevlar-based hydrogel that could replace current synthetic alternatives.November 28, 2017Medical Device/PackagingNew Medical Device Corrects Vision After Cataract SurgeryThe FDA has just approved a medical device that corrects refractive errors after cataract surgery, eliminating the need for glasses or contacts.November 27, 2017PharmaceuticalsFDA Prioritizes Energy Restoration at Saline Plants in Puerto RicoTo combat a shortage in the United States, the FDA is asking that saline plants in Puerto Rico have power restored before others.November 24, 2017Previous PagePage 137 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 production output, almost overnight. Find out how.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
