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One of the most widely-accepted ways to identify the presence of coronavirus in a person is through throat and nasal swabs. Both the popular tests currently under wide use - rapid antigen and RT-PCR - see healthcare professionals inserting swab and gently pressing the inside of a person's nost
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As anyone who has gotten a COVID-19 test can confirm, having a swab stuck up your nose is not a pleasant experience. Most people experience discomfort and watery eyes, though the sensation doesn't last long.
But a TikTok video circulating on social media claims the nasal swabs used f
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With the new Medical Device Regulation (MDR) in force since end of May 2021, requirements for cleaning and identifying parts for medical engineering products, as well as for the qualification, documentation and traceability of the processes, have significantly increased.
At the Med-Tech
Over the years, companies have sent Bob Schwabach and me a lot of printers for review. We once lined up six of them and they were all clogged. After hearing from readers on this topic, I’m tempted to start a Cloggers Anonymous.
“My sister has an Epson XP-446 that seems to have been c
Anyone who’s had a covid-19 test requiring a nasal swab knows it’s not the most pleasant experience. Part of the problem is that the swab has to be left in place for 10-15 seconds to ensure an adequate sample is absorbed. But a company born from 3D printing research at MIT says it’s cre