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Blog: Medical
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the completion of the first human genome sequence, which was mapped out on April 14, 2003. Initially a...
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Trivia: Physical Sciences
It's March Madness! What organization was founded by a small group of physical educators and physicians who recognized that health problems were associated with certain lifestyle choices, especially smoking and lack of exercise?
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Trivia: Regulations/Standards
In November 1848, what was the first medical school to open for women?
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Trivia: Medical
What once experimental treatment has become a vital cancer-fighting tool?
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Trivia: Medical
In September 1994, what innovation helped to eradicate a disease in the Americas, yet sadly still persists today in some countries?
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Trivia: Physical Sciences
What invention — which was awarded a Nobel Prize nearly 20 years ago— played a great role in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic?
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Trivia: Medical
In July 1965, what landmark amendment was passed that helped drive medical innovation and improve the quality of healthcare?
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Trivia: Physical Sciences
Around 100 years ago, what discovery was made that is considered one of the greatest breakthroughs in medical history, saving millions of lives around the world?
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Trivia: Medical
In June 2000, what project began that has transformed medicine and research, including the study of different cancers and the development of more advanced diagnostic tests?
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Trivia: Physical Sciences
It’s March Madness! But what medical device helped a special group of WWII veterans enjoy playing basketball in 1945 and then helped the game become one of the first Paralympic sports?
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Trivia: Physical Sciences
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, a balance of what four things was essential to good health in Colonial America?
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Trivia: Physical Sciences
To help treat the Spanish Flu, people would inhale what?
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Features: Physical Sciences
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Briefs: Design
Biofeedback System for Optimal Athletic Performance
ZONE (Zeroing Out Negative Effects) is a method of biofeedback training for optimal athletic performance. ZONE is designed to improve athletes’ responses to stress, anxiety, and loss of concentration during competition. In the training environment, when the user successfully attains an optimal...

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John Chandler on Achieving Quality Motion Control
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FAULHABER MICROMO brings together the highest quality motion technologies and value-added services, together with global engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing, to deliver top quality micro motion solutions. With 34 years’ experience, John Chandler injects a key engineering perspective into all new projects and enjoys working closely with OEM customers to bring exciting new technologies to market.

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Inside Story: Developing a Package Performance Testing Plan
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To find out more about the expertise required to develop a testing plan for package performance testing, MDB recently spoke with Sunny Modi, Director of Package Testing for Eurofins Medical Device Testing in Lancaster, PA.

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