New York Times: Sept 12, 2018. Although the FDA sees their first “crackdown” on vaping products, are they actually doing enough to protect teens from these harmful products?
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FDA Rarely Uses Its Power to Recall Dangerous Medical Devices. Why Not?
MedTech Dive: August 31, 2018. Dr. Zuckerman explains the process of taking a medical device off the market, and why it’s rarely done.
Read More »New Drugs So Pricey They Need New Payment Plans
Sarah Owermohle, Politico: August 13, 2018. FDA intends to speed up certain early and mid-stage clinical trials for oncology drugs by merging elements typically found in phase 1 and phase 2 trials.
Read More »The Human Tragedy of Poorly Regulated Medical Devices Gets the Spotlight in a Netflix Film
Amy Martyn, CBS News: July 27, 2108. NCHR president speaks out about medical devices, spurring filmakers to make documentary available on Netflix. The documentary discusses the human side of faulty medical devices being released to the market.
Read More »Bayer to Stop Sales of Birth Control Device Tied to Injuries
AP Newspapers, July 20, 2018. Bayer takes Essure off the market and NCHR speaks out about the need for better safety evidence for all medical devices.
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