CBS News, March 27, 2012. This article reports on Consumer Reports’ investigation on the testing of medical devices. NRC President, Dr. Diana Zuckerman is quoted on the need for unique serial numbers for medical devices and stronger FDA standards to increase safety.
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Young, Obese, and in Surgery
The New York Times, January 7, 2012. This story follows a teenage girl through her lap band surgery, including her less than ideal results. Psychologist and NRC president Dr. Diana Zuckerman is quoted on why these surgeries are very risky for teens.
Read More »Women’s Health Advocates Question FDA About Missing Safety Data on Silicone Breast Implants
Associated Press, January 5, 2012. AP News covers NRC’s letter to Dr. Margaret Hamburg, FDA Commissioner, on the missing data for breast implants.
Read More »Consumer Group Questions Review of Breast Implants
AP News, January 5, 2012. Consumer safety advocates are questioning the Food and Drug Administration about incomplete and seemingly erroneous data used to support the safety of silicone breast implants in an agency review last year.
Read More »Insight: Breast Implant Scandal Shows Regulators in Dark on Risk
Reuters, December 29, 2011. With the scandal surrounding France’s Poly Implant Prothese (PIP), questions arise whether there should be a national or worldwide breast implant registry.
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