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RNSA: Nonin Medical Launches First FDA-Cleared OTC Fingertip Pulse Oximeter for Accurate Readings Across Skin Tones

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What You Should Know: – Nonin Medical , a global leader in noninvasive medical monitoring lauches TruO2 OTC, the first over-the-counter (OTC) fingertip pulse oximeter to receive FDA clearance. – Nonin Medical’s founder, Phil Isaacson, was the original inventor of the fingertip pulse oximeter.

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FDA Solicits Feedback on the Use of AI and Machine Learning in Drug Development

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in fulfilling its task of ensuring that drugs are safe and effective, has recently turned its attention to the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in drug development. By Matthew Chun The U.S.

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FDA releases guidance for remotely acquiring data in clinical investigations

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"Compared to intermittent trial visits, the use of DHTs to remotely collect data from trial participants may allow for continuous or more frequent data collection," said FDA officials. The FDA notes that digital health tools used for remote data acquisition can offer an important role in clinical research. WHY IT MATTERS.

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FDA releases medical device cybersecurity draft guidance

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"These recommendations can facilitate an efficient premarket review process and help ensure that marketed medical devices are sufficiently resilient to cybersecurity threats," said FDA in the Federal Register notice about the guidance. WHY IT MATTERS. THE LARGER TREND. ON THE RECORD.

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A Brief Quantum Medicine Policy Guide

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Cryptography: Quantum-Safe Patient Data Sharing and Storage: Quantum technologies such as Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) can secure patient data, safeguard human identity, and provide secure channels for transmitting sensitive health information. Given these challenges, regulators in the EU and the U.S.

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Red Dye No. 3 and the Delaney Clause: A Relic of the Past or a Necessary Safety Measure?

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned the use of Red Dye No. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned the use of Red Dye No. The Regulatory Framework for Food and Color Additives FDA regulates the U.S. While a seemingly innocuous phrase, this language has come to haunt FDA. 15, 2025, the U.S. 15, 2025, the U.S.

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Uncovering the Hidden Cybersecurity Risk: Implanted Medical Devices

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Collectively, these issues create entry points for malicious actors to gain access to patient health information, take control of devices, or manipulate them, putting patient safety at significant risk. Currently, this is only suggested in the FDA guidance. This step alone could eliminate a significant number of vulnerabilities.

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