One important concern we at the National Center for Health Research have is the growing susceptibility of EHRs and health IT to hacking and other cybersecurity issues like ransomware.
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This Popular Implant Prevents Pregnancy for Years. It Could Also Go Missing in Your Body.
Circa Investigation, October 8 2018: Nexplanon birth control implants can migrate from the arm to dangerous areas like the lungs, raising safety concerns and making it difficult or impossible to remove them. We explained to the reporter that changes were made to the product to make it easier to find when it migrates, but FDA needs to do more to ensure women’s safety.
Read More »Should I Get the Flu Shot?
It’s that time of year again — time to get your flu shot! Everyone aged 6 months or over and without any restrictive health conditions is encouraged to get the flu shot, not the nasal spray, every year.
Read More »Concerns That Public Hearings on Breast Implants Will Favor Implant Manufacturers
CBS News: Oct 4, 2018. Women become ill from their breast implants and we are concerned about whether the FDA is listening to patients or plastic surgeons.
Read More »Public Interest Groups Will Leverage ‘Bleeding Edge’ Lessons To Push For Device Safety Changes
Medtech Insight: Sept 2018. The Bleeding Edge documentary is just the beginning for advocacy organizations like ASHES and NCHR.
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