Chromosomal Disease Detection Could Be Improved By Auto NT And Pre-Calibrated Machines

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

ALOKA Holding Europe AG, the innovator in ultrasound, is heeding the advice of leading fetal health experts by including an automated Nuchal Translucency (NT) thickness measurement and pre-calibrated settings into its ProSound ultrasound systems. These features could reinforce the accuracy of first trimester screening for chromosomal diseases by reducing ...

Job Crisis: Machines Over Manpower

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

Hiring has been elusive in this recovery. One possible reason: companies are finding it's cheaper to buy new machinery than to add new people Find more info about Job Crisis: Machines Over Manpower photos videos pictures. read more

Rome school’s condom machines create uproar

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

The decision by a Rome high school to install condom vending machines has set off a storm in Italy, with the Catholic Church charging the move will encourage young people to have sex.

Obama wants school vending machines banned

Monday, February 8th, 2010

The Obama administration will ask Congress to improve childhood nutrition by ridding school vending machines of sugary snacks and drinks and giving school lunch and breakfast to more kids.