MedTech Dive: January 23, 2019. After many reports of faulty hip implants, Johnson & Johnson are finally being charged for damages.
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NCHR Letter to Senators Regarding the Impact of the Government Shutdown on Patient Safety
January 11, 2019. NCHR authored a letter to senators regarding the effects of the government shutdown on the FDA and, therefore, patient safety.
Read More »Health Care Industry Spends $30 Billion a Year on Marketing
NBCnews.com: January 8, 2019. Drug companies spend $30 billion a year on ads and marketing, but we’re all paying for all of those ads.
Read More »The FDA is Still Letting Doctors Implant Untested Devices into Our Bodies
Washington Post: January 4, 2019. Why are unsafe medical devices implanted in our bodies? How thoroughly are they tested for safety? The news is surprising.
Read More »Weight and Cancer: What You Need to Know
Research shows that the being overweight or obese can increase the risk of developing certain types of cancer, and exercise and eating certain foods and beverages (and avoiding others) decrease the risk. Here’s what you need to know to prevent cancer and prevent recurrence.
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