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Surgeon Designs System to Monitor Orthopedic Implants and Promote Healing
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03/19/2008
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The system uses RFID, sensors and electric stimulators to assess the functioning of an implanted orthopedic device and the surrounding tissue, as well as to hasten surgical recovery.
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Protecting Workers
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10/22/2007
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California has joined Wisconsin and North Dakota in banning forced RFID implants by employers, but does the law go far enough?
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AMA Issues Ethics Code for RFID Chip Implants
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07/17/2007
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The American Medical Association recommends that physicians disclose uncertainties about the risks of implants, add extra layers of security to protect patient privacy and support ongoing research regarding the implantation of RFID devices in human beings.
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Doctors Weigh In on Human RFID Implants
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07/03/2007
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The American Medical Association says there are benefits to RFID implants, but also some concerns.
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RFID News Roundup
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04/19/2007
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N.D. bans RFID implants, Calif. senate approves school ID bill; MachineTalker offers sensor networking kit; PINC raises $4.5 million in funding; Sirit AVI reader ready for Europe; Midwest stadiums score RFID payment terminals; Gemalto ID card certified for government ID use.
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U.S. Orthopedic Maker Plans to Track Surgical Kits
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03/13/2007
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Symmetry Medical, a provider of orthopedic equipment and implants, plans to attach RFID tags to its products as part of a partnership with Solstice Medical, a developer of RFID solutions for medical equipment.
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VeriChip IPO Focuses Attention on Human Implants
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02/14/2007
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Applied Digital's decision to offer shares in its VeriChip division focuses attention on the use of RFID in humans.
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Why RFID Implants Might Make Sense
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11/21/2006
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Hurricane Katrina demonstrated why chipping people is not as farfetched as you might think.
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Of RFID and Breast Implants
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11/20/2006
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How do you know if silicone breast implants are leaking? RFID transponders might one day tell you.
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Tag Implants May Be Dangerous for Security Apps, Says Group
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08/22/2006
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Because VeriChip's tag is easily copied, a technologist group claims it is a poor choice for authenticating the bearer's identity. But VeriChip says its tags should be combined with other authenticators.
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