Get Out and Get Active for Family Health & Fitness Day

For Fibronostics

Thousands of families are expected to get out and get active for the 20 Annual Health & Fitness Day on Sept. 29 at hundreds of locations throughout the country. 

Events will be held at community sites, hospitals, health clubs, YMCAs and community centers across the country ranging from health and fitness demonstrations to health fairs and family walks and runs. 

National Women's Health & Fitness Day

For Fibronostics

Sept. 26, 2018 marks the 17 Annual National Women’s Health & Fitness Day and more than 500 groups across the country will host an estimated 50,000 to 70,000 women participating in women’s health and fitness events at senior centers, hospitals, health clubs, retirement communities, community centers and service organizations. 

World Pharmacists Day is September 25th, 2018

From research to health care: Your pharmacist is at your service. 

Pharmacists worldwide mark September 25 as World Pharmacist Day as designated by the International Pharmaceutical Federation. It’s a chance to appreciate the role your pharmacist serves as your medicines expert. 

What You Need to Know about FDA’s Draft Guidance on Writing Test Reports

For Kapstone Medical

The FDA issued updated draft guidance for submission of test reports and non-clinical bench test performance in premarket submissions in May 2018. As a draft guidance, the FDA is seeking comment from the industry prior to finalization. (published site)

Leveraging 3D Printing For Small Hospitals and Device Developers

For Kapstone Medical

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers’ (SME) 2018 Annual Report took a deep dive look at medical additive manufacturing, more commonly referred to as 3D printing. 

The organization sees significant growth for 3D printing industry noting a 21 percent compound annual growth rate in 2017 for an overall 3D printing market size of $7.3 billion with 11 percent of that coming from the medical and dental segment.

Pump, Pen, Injection? Which Way Should You Take Insulin?

For Healthcare Associates, Texas

If you have diabetes and your doctor recommends insulin to help control your blood sugar, you will want to discuss all the options for insulin delivery. Figuring out which delivery method is best for you may depend on a variety of factors, such as which type of diabetes you have, the type of insulin your doctor recommends, and how often you may need it. (published site)

What Is Causing My Leg and Foot Pain? Radicular Pain and Sciatica

For Healthcare Associates of Texas

Ever had a pain in the buttock that runs down the back of your leg? A pain that makes it uncomfortable to drive or sit for long periods? Chances are, you may be experiencing what is commonly called sciatica. While it is a very common ailment, the causes and treatments vary for each individual