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Insulin patches could replace injections for diabetics

By Nathan and Frandino A joint North Carolina State University and University of North Carolina research project aims to replace insulin injections with an insulin patch. Dr. Zhen Gu, a professor at the schools’ Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, says the work aims to make administering insulin autonomous for patients. “Basically we developed this kind of so-called smart insulin patch, which can sense the blood sugar level and release insulin

Report: U.S. to Get Nissan Qashqai As a Junior Rogue

– According to a report in Automotive News, Nissan will bring its European-market Qashqai crossover to North America, to slot below the Rogue as a smaller compact entry. – The Qashqai was recently redesigned after the debut version’s highly successful six-year run. The British-built crossover is offered in Europe with two diesels and a 113-hp 1.2-liter gasoline-powered four. A 161-hp 1.6-liter gas four-cylinder recently joined the lineup—presumably that would be the engine for our market.