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FDA Approves Use of the Artificial Pancreas

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In September 2016, the first closed loop insulin delivery system, also known as the “artificial pancreas”, was approved by the FDA for use in patients with type 1 diabetes. Medtronic’s Minimed 670G is a two device insulin delivery and glucose monitoring system that continuously delivers insulin and checks blood sugars every 5 minutes. Through an … Read more

Dengue Fever: Sri Lanka Fights Back

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Dengue Fever: Sri Lanka Fights Back Dengue is endemic in Puerto Rico, South America and South east Asia. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Dengue is the fastest spreading mosquito borne viral disease. 40% of the world’s population lives under the threat of Dengue infection. The first reported cases of Dengue in Sri Lanka … Read more