How mRNA Vaccines Work
As the weather cools, the number of infections of the Covid-19 pandemic are rising sharply.
Developing an Exposure Notification System to Blunt the Spread of Covid and Future Pandemics
I am part of a grassroots effort at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) that is developing an exposure notification system for pandemics in general, though we hope it could be used in at least a limited fashion during the current Covid-19 pandem
Taking a Proactive Approach to Quality in Life Sciences
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The ideal of proactive quality has been the holy grail of chief quality officers in the life sciences industry for at least five years, but few, if any, have realized the vision.
Measuring the Sensitivity of Covid Tests With New Material From NIST
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have produced synthetic gene fragments from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19.
Using UVC Light Tech to Safeguard Employees and Customers
As Covid-19 rages on, warning sirens have sounded of late amid a flurry of headlines surrounding ultraviolet C (UVC) light device-safety issues.
How the Airline Industry Recovers From Covid-19 Could Determine Who Gets Organ Transplants
The Covid-19 pandemic has crippled the airline industry.
The Road to One Million
On Sept. 29, 2020, the recorded worldwide death toll from Covid-19 reached 1 million. Six days earlier the United States reached 200,000 Covid-related deaths.
Four Essential Processes in Medical Device Risk Management
Risk can mean many different things depending on the situation. Flying on an airplane, biking on a busy road, driving in a car—all of these involve some level of risk.
Is Telehealth As Good As In-Person Care?
Covid-19 has led to a boom in telehealth, with some healthcare facilities seeing an increase in its use by as much as 8,000 percent.
