A computer worm that propagates by exploiting a 2010 Windows vulnerability is responsible for some of the recent incidents involving network printers suddenly printing useless data,according to security researchers from Symantec. Many ...
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Derma Sciences has acquired exclusive rights of Quick-Med Technologies' intellectual property related to the Nimbus antimicrobial technology, available in Bioguard dressings. The FDA cleared Nimbus is a non-toxic, long-lasting ...
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Cantel Medical through its subsidiary, Crosstex International, has acquired SPSmedical Supply to expand its sterility assurance monitoring business. SPSmedical is involved in providing biological and chemical indicators for sterility ...
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Microsoft has released further information on a patch for the zero-day vulnerability in Internet Explorer that affects versions IE6 to IE9. The Internet Explorer maker has made available a "fix-it" that uses its application compatibility ...
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Half of companies worldwide lack knowledge about potential security threats they may face, a global IT risks survey has revealed. Almost a third of more than 3,000 IT professionals, including 200 from the UK, polled by security firm ...
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance to Vitacon's VitaScan LT USB bladder scanner, designed for measuring bladder volume in real-time which avoids the placement of indwelling urethral catheters, a major ...
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance to NovaBay Pharmaceuticals' NeutroPhase skin and wound cleanser for use in moistening and debriding graft and donor sites. The approval allows the company to use ...
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) approval to Avery Dennison Medical Solutions' new non-cytotoxic, grade 0 profile transparent wound film dressing, designed to treat catheter-related blood stream infections. ...
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Microsoft has warned that a piece of malware known as "Necurs" is on the rise, with variants reported on 83,427 machines in November. The malware is usually distributed by drive-by download, meaning simply visiting an infected website is ...
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US-based Freshway Foods is recalling 6,671 pounds of sliced apples that were packaged on 12 November over concerns of Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The products subject to recall include 2.4 oz red apple slices with a use by date ...
The Chinese State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) has granted approval to Oculus Innovative Sciences' Microcyn hydrogel for moistening, repairing and healing acute and chronic wounds. The approval is based on the completion of ...
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Nanosphere has obtained the US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) 510(k) approval for its infectious C difficile test, designed for use on the sample-to-result Verigene system. By automating the steps of bacterial DNA extraction, ...
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Authorities in several countries have arrested a total of 10 people suspected of setting up a botnet of hijacked computers to steal personal information from millions of victims. The arrests were made in the UK, Bosnia and Herzegovina, ...
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Concerned about the increasing number of people working in swank glass facade buildings suffering from various health problems,the municipal corporation has decided to appoint a microbiologist as an infection control officer. The ...
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Nestle has recalled containers of its Nesquik milkshake in the US amid concerns an ingredient could be contaminated with salmonella. The company has recalled Nesquik chocolate powder in three sizes of container - 10.9, 21.8 and 40.7 ...
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