Regulatory changes are not always on our radar, so I thought I’d share a very  brief update on the key “Need to Know” datapoints related to TPO.  TPO has been reclassified from Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 (Repr. 2) to Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B (Repr. 1B) across major regions (ex. Europe, USA, China…) indicating increased concern over reproductive toxicity.  This has triggered new GHS hazard statements and labeling requirements.   Highlights of the Old Classificat

Over the last few years, I’ve been helping companies navigate the use of PTFE (a fluoropolymer in the PFAS family) in inks and coatings. The FDA just released new   guidance   confirming that fluoropolymers used in medical devices are considered safe and essential and there is no reason to restrict their use. Medical device applications include catheters, guidewires, vascular grafts, drug delivery tubing, and nonstick surgical coatings. Here are some of the key takeaways from

What I have summarized here are the aspects of my health I want to quantify, creating a baseline on which to measure myself over the next 50

I stole a routine from Peter Attia I execute once a week. It's essentially his "Zone 5" workout. It consists of 4 minutes of high intensity cardio followed by a 4 minute rest. Repeat this 4 - 6 times. I use a bike but you can modify. Doesn't sound like much and if you add up the working units its only 20 minutes of exercise. All I can say is try it...And give it 110%. test I have done it once a week for the past 3 weeks. It's brutal. And after round 1, not only do I

I accepted a challenge to lose 7 lbs. in 30 days. It's April 30th and weigh-in is May 1st. As of this morning I have lost nothing.... Time to get serious. There is $150 on the line here. I did some quick research on the safest ways to lose the weight in a short period of time. First, strategies that are out for safety reasons: Purging Pills (diuretics) Starvation Laxatives Long duration of strenuous cardio Although these strategies are out, the reality is I will be