Medical Devices – Page 3

Your Inhalers and EpiPens Aren’t Very Healthy for the Environment

For eco-conscious consumers of personal medical devices, recycling options are limited. Some companies are trying to change that.

By Ted Alcorn

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Can You Recycle Medical Devices Like Insulin Pens, Inhalers and Covid Tests?

Inhalers, EpiPens, home tests for flu or Covid, mouth guards. They accumulate in our homes, and recycling methods and advice can be tricky to pin down.

By Ted Alcorn

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Doctors Wrestle With A.I. in Patient Care, Citing Lax Rules

The F.D.A. has approved many new programs that use artificial intelligence, but doctors are skeptical that the tools really improve care or are backed by solid research.

By Christina Jewett

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Family Dollar Recalls Hundreds of Products Sold in 23 States

The products, which include over-the-counter drugs, medical devices and hygiene supplies, were not stored at proper temperatures, the company said.

By Lauren McCarthy

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