Savvy Pets, 2/14/20: Happy Valentines Day, Dear Ripley … and Dogs Love Reggae and Soft Rock
It is my great honor to introduce you to Ripley (Believe It or Not), as my Valentine’s joy for you all! Hi, my name is Ripley (Believe It or Not). But I am also called Rip, the Ripster, Ripples, knucklehead and couch potato. Just don’t call me late for...
2/12/20: Medtronic Recalls MiniMed Insulin Pumps for Incorrect Insulin Dosing
The FDA has identified this as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall. Use of these devices may cause serious injuries or death. Recalled Product MiniMed 600 Series Insulin Pumps Model 630G (MMT-1715) – all lots before October 2019 Model 670G...
Savvy Eating/Living, 2/12/20: Inexact Calorie Labels, Google and Vegetables, Low Carb Milk Options, OMAD Diet, Zinc for Your Cold, CDC Physical Activity by State
Changing counts reveal inexact science of calorie labels by Candice Choi for APNews.com, 8 February 2020. Almonds used to have about 170 calories per serving. Then researchers said it was really more like 130. A little later, they said the nuts may have even...
Savvy Updates, 2/10/20: Smart Insulin Patch, Bio-Artificial Kidney, Smell and Memory, Seat Belt Alerts
This coin-sized smart insulin patch could monitor glucose for diabetes management was reported by Danielle Kirsh for MedicalDesignandOutsourcing.com, 5 February 2020. The smart insulin-delivery adhesive patch was developed by a team of researchers and...
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