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MiniMed insulin pumps recalled after 2,175 injuries, 1 confirmed death

Medtronic MiniMed insulin pumps are being recalled by the company due to a dosing defect that has already caused 2,175 injuries and at least one death. On Thursday, the FDA issued a statement warning that the MiniMed 600 Series devices are known to have a missing or broken retainer ring, which helps keep the insulin… Read More: MiniMed insulin pumps recalled after 2,175 injuries, 1 confirmed death »

Airman mom of 2 pumps breast milk while completing Ironman 70.3

Jaime Sloan, 34, managed to pump breast milk for her son while completing the 13.1-mile portion of the 70.3-mile race.  (Kennedy News & Media) A 34-year-old active duty Air Force Airman nabbed an Ironman 70.3 personal record last month — and even found time to pump breast milk during the run portion of the race… Read More: Airman mom of 2 pumps breast milk while completing Ironman… »