Medical Devices: FDA-Cleared vs. FDA-Approved
To be sold legally in the United States, a medical device must be either cleared or approved by the FDA. Both “FDA-cleared” and “FDA-approved” provide a reassuring and lofty appeal to the casual observer, but the difference in these terms is stark and significant. FDA-approved medical devices must undergo testing carried out on humans along […]
5G: What is it, What Makes it Different, How does it Impact Cybersecurity, and Is it Safe?
5G refers to the fifth generation of wireless technology, and offers three main improvements over the current 4G standard: greater speed, lower latency, and higher bandwidth. The 5G radio system, known as 5G-NR, is not compatible with 4G, but the first 5G phones will keep 4G as a supplement while 5G coverage spreads. Despite the […]
Iranian-American Civic Leadership: Parisa Dehghani-Tafti Beats Incumbent to Win Northern Virginia Commonwealth’s Attorney Primary
Last month, the Iranian-American Chamber of Commerce highlighted the campaign of Iranian-American Parisa Dehghani-Tafti, the nominee for commonwealth’s attorney in the Northern Virginia counties of Arlington and Falls Church. The commonwealth’s attorney serves as the elected prosecutor of felony crimes in Virginia (in most states, the job is referred to as a “district attorney”). On June […]