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Mask-Associated Dry Eye + Droplet Micron Insulin Needle – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 1

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In Episode 1 of the Xtalks Life Science Podcast, Sarah discusses a new condition called “Mask-Associated Dry Eye” and Ayesha talks about Droplet Micron, an innovative insulin needle. Patient Centricity in Insulin Delivery: Improving the Injection Experience with Droplet Micron.

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Medtronic Expands Two Insulin Pump Recalls, Including One Over Cybersecurity Concerns

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Medtronic has expanded a Class I recall of remote controllers used with the MiniMed 508 insulin pump or the MiniMed Paradigm family of insulin pumps over potential cybersecurity risks. The medtech giant has also expanded another Class I recall of the retainer rings on its 600 series insulin pumps.

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Listen: The next CRISPR fight, cheaper insulin, & an FDA shuffle

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We also discuss the latest news in the life sciences, including Eli Lilly slashing the cost of insulin, succession at the FDA, and how pandemic boom times have turned to bust. Read the rest…

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Fraudulent Eli Lilly Twitter Account Announces Free Insulin

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In Lilly’s case, the fake account claimed the company was giving out free insulin. A fraudulent Eli Lilly account with the username @EliLillyandCo tweeted a message on November 10 that said: “We are excited to announce insulin is free now.”. On average, it is estimated that insulin costs about $98.70 percent, or by $16.08

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Newly Approved T1D Therapy Lantidra Could Eliminate Need for Insulin Injections

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The treatment is derived from deceased donor pancreatic cells and is indicated for patients who are unable to achieve average blood glucose levels (glycated hemoglobin) with daily insulin injections or with continuous infusion through a pump because of repeated episodes of severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).

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FDA Approval of Sanofi’s Enzyme Replacement Drug for ASMD + Disney Actress Partners with Medtronic for Diabetes Tech Campaign – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 77

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Ayesha also talked about Medtronic’s new partnership with former Disney star Jennifer Stone on a new ad campaign for its diabetes tech, including the smart insulin injector InPen. Subscribe to the Xtalks Life Science Podcast to never miss a new episode. Hear more about the rare, fatal disease and the new drug approval for it.

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FDA Clearances for World’s Smallest Insulin Pump + New Cardiac Biomarker Test – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 122

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In this episode, Ayesha talked about the FDA clearance of the world’s smallest insulin pump from Tandem Diabetes Care. The insulin pump, called the Tandem Mobi, features an automated insulin delivery system with options for manual delivery as well. Subscribe to the Xtalks Life Science Podcast to never miss a new episode.

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