The FDA plans to phase in the new UDI system, first focusing on high risk medical devices.
Texas man can brew beer in his stomach
Another notable case covered a 3-year-old that became intoxicated after consumption of a carbohydrate-rich fruit drink.
Georgia autism project looks to boost early detection
The focus of the project is to use early detection and intervention to help children with autism spectrum disorder and their families.
Rare, fatal brain disease confirmed in New Hampshire patient
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is a degenerative brain disorder.
Jay-Z, Beyonce top Forbes’ highest-earning celebrity couples list with huge haul in 2012-2013
The estimates of the celebrity couples’ earnings are based on conversations with managers, producers and other industry sources.
Low-income families lack access to affordable, timely health care, report finds
A core goal of a high performance health system is to ensure that all people have equal access to high quality health care.
MERS genomes reveal a more complex transmission pattern, researchers say
The new findings suggest that transmission among humans is more complicated than previously thought.
Report: LA homeless hired to buy latest iPhones
It is unclear precisely how many new iPhones the scheming re-seller got his hands on.
Alzheimer’s epidemic creating shortage of caregivers
Currently, the worldwide cost of dementia exceeds $600 billion.
Nintendo visionary Hiroshi Yamauchi has died
The technology innovator was 85.