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Spit on a strip? New biochip measures glucose using saliva

Diabetics soon may be able to test their glucose levels in their saliva, rather than pricking themselves to draw blood for testing. Researchers at Brown University have created a biochip that can

Microsoft, U. of Washington creating e-contact lenses to measure glucose levels

Advances in IT soon could help diabetics measure and record blood sugar levels in the blink of an eye--literally. Researchers from the University of Washington and Microsoft are working on building

70,000 kids annually end up in ERs with injuries, many preventable

It's not surprising that kids who manage to hurt themselves are a major source of pediatric medical spending in the U.S. According to a study recently published in the journal Pediatrics more than