Medical devices
FDA authorizes first standalone robotic blood-draw device for adults
The FDA authorized the first stand-alone robotic blood-draw device for use in adults in an outpatient setting.
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Infectious disease
WHO assesses low outbreak risk after Russian lab worker dies
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Outbreaks
New York declares measles emergency as cases rise across the region
New York’s emergency order expands who can administer measles vaccines and lets nurses order testing for suspected cases.
Outbreaks
Kenya confirms first imported Ebola case after patient dies
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