June 12, 2018. Since it is a high-risk device, the INCRAFT AAA Stent Graft System should be held to a high standard for approval. As you determine whether you have reasonable assurance of this device’s safety and effectiveness, we urge you to consider the benefits and risks for patients.
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What are Artificial Turf and Playgrounds Made Of? Can They Cause Cancer? Obesity? Asthma? Lower IQ?
There is growing evidence that all artificial fields and playgrounds are made with materials that can be dangerous for children and adults. Our Center has testified before the Washington, D.C. City Council, and we are working with parents across the country who seek our help in convincing their communities to choose grass and avoid artificial turf whenever possible.
Read More »Breast Implant Illness: Two Metro Women Say Implants Caused Years of Complications
WHO TV, May 21, 2018. TV news reporters are discovering that women have been harmed by their breast implants, and the women get better when the implants are removed. When women speak up it helps other women.
Read More »Opinion: Morning Exams Should Not Be So Early
Technician, May 13, 2018. The most prominent issue with very early exams is that, even if a student went to bed extremely early in preparation, odds are that they will still suffer from sluggishness and tiredness come exam time. NCHR published an article listing some of the various effects early wake-up times have on students, which include loss of focus and concentration and poor emotional health, which can horribly impair the exam performance of even the most prepared of students.
Read More »Questions Raised About Study Of Device To Ease Opioid Withdrawal
NPR, May 3, 2018. NPR reports that the “Bridge” treatment for opioid withdrawal is not proven to work and we say it should be taken off the market.
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