The Justice Department will begin work on two projects centered around improving forensic science practices amid nationwide concerns over certain kinds of forensic evidence presented in criminal trials. On Monday at a private gathering of forensics professionals in Atlanta, Georgia, US Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein announced that the DOJ will revive a project aimed […]
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UK issues stricter security guidelines for connected cars
Nervous about the thought of your connected car falling victim to hacks, especially when self-driving cars hit the streets in earnest? So is the British government — it just issued tougher guidelines for the security of networked vehicles. It wants security to be part of the design process across every partner involved, even at the […]
NASA issues safety guidelines ahead of rare ‘coast-to-coast’ total solar eclipse
Published time: 25 Jul, 2017 23:29 With the US set to experience its first “coast-to-coast” total eclipse in 99 years, NASA has issued guidelines on how to safely watch the rare phenomenon. Total solar eclipses occur when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, blocking the sun’s light from reaching our planet. An […]
Chlamydia testing for young women declines after revised Pap test guidelines
After Pap tests became less frequent in Canada, researchers found chlamydia tests also decreased, particularly among young women and teens. Doctors suggest young women should ask about testing for the sexually transmitted infection. CBC | Health News
FIFA didn’t follow its own concussion guidelines at 2014 World Cup: study
The world’s biggest soccer body did not follow its own guidelines for assessing concussions at the 2014 World Cup, says a Canadian neurosurgeon. CBC | Health News
Your favorite Insta celebs aren’t following FTC ad guidelines
In April, the FTC reminded a bunch of celebrities, brands and influencers about how to properly post sponsored content on social media. But a study done by the marketing firm Mediakix found that 93 percent of ads posted by top celebrities don’t follow the rules. Posting shady advertisements has gotten celebrities into trouble lately. First […]
Federal health minister orders independent review of opioid guidelines after conflict-of-interest controversy
Federal Health Minister Jane Philpott has ordered an independent scientific review of recent opioid prescription guidelines that were published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal last week. This comes after news that one of the members of the voting committee had received financial compensation from companies that market opioid medications. CBC | Health News
In defence of Fentanyl: Patient speaks out against new prescribing guidelines
Chronic pain patient Dawn Rae Downton, 60, is considering drastic choices if she’s cut off the highly powerful painkiller Fentanyl — which she has taken for 12 years — because of new guidelines for doctors prescribing opioid painkillers. CBC | Health News
‘People are dying out there’: New guidelines for prescribing opioids encourage doctors to put down the pad
New Canadian guidelines for prescribing of opioids for chronic, non-cancer pain focuses on preventing harm. That’s a different approach from the last guidelines in 2010 where the focus was on how to prescribe opioids. CBC | Health News
Care guidelines for cancer survivors often unclear, review finds
Treatment guidelines on care for survivors of the most common cancers in North America and Europe often lack specifics, a review finds. CBC | Health News