New York Times, February 14, 2011. Dr. Diana Zuckerman and Paul Brown of the National Research Center for Women & Families publish study that finds that a vast majority of recalled medical devices that are intended to save lives were not tested on humans or animals.
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Medical Device Recalls Reveal Cracks in Regulatory Procedures, Researchers Say
ABC News, February 14, 2011. The story of one of the millions of patients whose implanted medical devices were recalled after being approved by lax FDA standards, as revealed in a study by Dr. Diana Zuckerman, president of the National Research Center for Women & Families.
Read More »Device Review Process Faulted
Wall Street Journal, February 15, 2011. A study published by lead author Dr. Diana Zuckerman, president of the National Research Center for Women & Families, finds that reform of the FDA’s regulatory process for medical devices is needed in order to ensure safety.
Read More »FDA Sees Possible Cancer Risk with Breast Implants
Associate Press, January 26, 2011. Federal health officials said Wednesday they are investigating a possible link between breast implants and a very rare form of cancer, known as anaplastic large cell lymphoma. The agency has learned of 60 cases of the disease worldwide.
Read More »FDA Explores Possible Link Between Breast Implants, Cancer
LA Times, June 26, 2011. Diana Zuckerman warns about the possibility of unknown autoimmune diseases linked to breast implants and criticizes implant manufacturers for failing to meet safety study benchmarks required by the FDA.
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