Drugs

12.15.19

Internet

Ads on Facebook are spreading misinformation about anti-HIV drugs

Facebook has allowed the ads to run despite complaints.

By J. Fingas, 12.15.19

04.12.19

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Weed is worse than murder, if you're selling a video game

'Weedcraft Inc.' isn't violent, but Devolver is having ad trouble anyway.

By J. Conditt, 04.12.19

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04.12.19

An algorithm is attempting to block drug deals at UK WiFi kiosks

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Security

An algorithm is attempting to block drug deals at UK WiFi kiosks

It's an attempt to curb "antisocial" behavior.

By C. Fisher, 04.12.19

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02.27.19

Amazon puts former Kindle leader in charge of its pharmacy business

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Medicine

Amazon puts former Kindle leader in charge of its pharmacy business

It's not who you'd expect to run a health care outfit.

By J. Fingas, 02.27.19

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02.10.19

FDA explores using blockchain to track drug supplies

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Medicine

FDA explores using blockchain to track drug supplies

It's not the only technological option for protecting medicine.

By J. Fingas, 02.10.19

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02.06.19

Alphabet's Verily is opening an opioid addiction center in Ohio

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Medicine

Alphabet's Verily is opening an opioid addiction center in Ohio

It's betting that technology and recovery can go hand in hand.

By J. Fingas, 02.06.19

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12.28.18

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Wearables

Wearable sensor can detect imminent opioid overdose

The low-cost device gives wearers the opportunity to administer life-saving drugs.

By R. England, 12.28.18

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10.21.18

Molecule-level 'CT scans' could lead to faster drug discovery

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Medicine

Molecule-level 'CT scans' could lead to faster drug discovery

It could take minutes to identify molecules instead of weeks.

By J. Fingas, 10.21.18

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09.12.18

Instagram offers help to people struggling with drug abuse

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Internet

Instagram offers help to people struggling with drug abuse

A pop-up appears when people search for drug-related material.

By J. Fingas, 09.12.18

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07.31.18

China uses VR eye tracking to gauge success of drug rehab

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Wearables

China uses VR eye tracking to gauge success of drug rehab

Rehab centers can supposedly tell when addicts are receptive to treatment.

By J. Fingas, 07.31.18

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Drugs

Ads on Facebook are spreading misinformation about anti-HIV drugs

Weed is worse than murder, if you're selling a video game

An algorithm is attempting to block drug deals at UK WiFi kiosks

Amazon puts former Kindle leader in charge of its pharmacy business

FDA explores using blockchain to track drug supplies

Alphabet's Verily is opening an opioid addiction center in Ohio

Wearable sensor can detect imminent opioid overdose

Molecule-level 'CT scans' could lead to faster drug discovery

Instagram offers help to people struggling with drug abuse

China uses VR eye tracking to gauge success of drug rehab

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