Day: April 9, 2021
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FDA Authorizes Marketing of First Device that Uses Artificial Intelligence to Help Detect Potential Signs of Colon Cancer
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized marketing of the GI Genius, the first device that uses artificial intelligence (AI) based on machine learning to assist clinicians in detecting lesions (such as polyps or suspected tumors) in the colon in real time during a colonoscopy. “Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform health care…
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NASA’s Mars Helicopter to Make First Flight Attempt Sunday
NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter is two days away from making humanity’s first attempt at powered, controlled flight of an aircraft on another planet. If all proceeds as planned, the 4-pound (1.8-kg) rotorcraft is expected to take off from Mars’ Jezero Crater Sunday, April 11, at 12:30 p.m. local Mars solar time (10:54 p.m. EDT, 7:54…
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FDA Releases Action Plan for Reducing Exposure to Toxic Elements from Foods for Babies, Young Children
Protecting one of our most vulnerable populations, babies and young children, is among the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s highest priorities. Today, we’re announcing a new action plan, Closer to Zero, that sets forth our approach to reducing exposure to toxic elements in foods commonly eaten by babies and young children to the lowest possible levels.…
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Seeding Change Documentary Inspiring Consumers to Shop Smarter for the Planet Debuts on Earth Day
Seeding Change explores how businesses are working to create positive change SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — This Earth Day, Seeding Change, an award-winning, thought-provoking documentary will give an inside look into how large corporations affect climate change, inspiring consumers to shop smarter. Directed by renowned filmmaker Richard Yelland, the film takes a first-hand look at mission-based businesses…
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The New Hit Animated Comedy TV Pilot ‘Daddydelphia’ Awarded Its Sixth Festival Win and 25th Official Selection
Created By Harold Eric and Cityledge in the Midst of the Pandemic, Daddydelphia Has Been Garnering Critical Acclaim NEW YORK, April 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The critically acclaimed animated comedy television pilot, Daddydelphia, was recently awarded its sixth festival win and 25th official selection—all within one month of the pilot premiere. The newest additions to this winning tally include…