McKesson announces live RFID application for real-time tracking
McKesson, the world's largest healthcare services, automation and information technology company, has announced that it has implementated the Horizon Real-Time Location System™, the company's new radio frequency identification (RFID) solution, at the Spartanburg Regional Medical Center in Spartanburg, SC. Following a comprehensive evaluation period, Spartanburg is using the RFID system to wirelessly track and electronically record the location history of 550 intravenous (IV) infusion pumps.
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DHL expects to launch "sensor tag" service by midyear
Global shipping company DHL says it intends to release its newly developed RFID sensor tag to its pharmaceutical customers by the second half of 2007. Announced last month, the sensor tag is being developed by DHL and a team of RFID technology vendors. The service will allow pharmaceutical companies to use RFID to track the temperature and shelf life of products being shipped via DHL from warehouse to store.
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Studies, nutritionists add to concerns about energy drinks
Some studies and nutritionists have warned against consuming too many energy drinks, but one marketing consultant says the danger factor adds to the drinks' appeal in a market geared mainly toward male teens and twentysomethings. "My message to parents is moderation," one dietitian said. "That means one can a day or less, and view it as a treat, not part of a daily routine."
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The FDA signs off on fluoride claim
Companies can now tout the benefits of fluoridated water in decreasing tooth decay, according to the FDA. Many bottled waters already include fluoride.
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