The Scoville Scale is a measurement chart used to rate the heat of peppers or other spicy foods. It can have a useful application for measuring cybersecurity threats.
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Medical Device Security Improvements Coming – But Not Anytime Soon
Better cybersecurity is in the works for connected medical devices, thanks to a new standard adopted by the FDA. But given the longevity of devices now in use, the change will be slow.
Poll: ACA’s Patient Protections Gain Popularity Among Democrats And Republicans
A new Kaiser poll indicates “large majorities” of Americans say it is very important to keep the Affordable Care Act’s patient protections.
Change Is The New Normal. How Will You Handle It?
Change is the New Normal. How will you handle it? In the past, leaders predicted threats and planned responses with a risk-management strategy. Today, however, the nature of risk itself is different. In a world of constant change, non-adaptive behavior…
What Can Happen If You Try On Shoes Without Socks
There is news of a 4-year getting life threatening sepsis from trying on shoes while barefoot. But how common is this and how worried should you be?
Jackie Fouse, Admired By Investors, To Become CEO Of Biotech Agios
“It’s a fabulous company and it’s at a perfect stage of its life cycle,” Fouse says. She notes that Agios has spent a decade proving itself, and now has two approved products.
Immunotherapy Offers Hope For Some Men With Aggressive Prostate Cancer
New research has found that men with advanced prostate cancer with particular DNA defects in their tumors are likely to benefit from treatment with immunotherapy.
Why Big Pharma Quietly Cheers Rahm Emanuel’s Exit As Chicago’s Mayor
Rahm Emanuel’s decision to not run again for Mayor of Chicago next year may be good news for the pharmaceutical industry, which has become a target during his tenure.
How Medicare Coordinates With Employer Health Care
Here’s what you should know about coordinating employer health insurance coverage and Medicare if you’re working after 65.
Medicaid To Introduce Value-Based Drug Pricing
States have often been an incubator for innovative ideas in health technology pricing and reimbursement. the Medicaid drug pricing initiatives put forward by Oklahoma and Massachusetts may give impetus to an uptick in value-based pricing agreements thr…
