NY Times, October 23, 2019. In light of breast implant hazards, FDA proposes that surgeons discuss the risks with patients and that manufacturers print bold warnings on the device packaging.
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Hospitals Push Women to get 3D Mammograms, Despite No Evidence they Save More Lives
Fox Business, Yahoo Finance, and other media outlets: October 20, 2019. Hospitals are pushing women to get 3D mammograms, which is not only more expensive, but also lacks sufficient evidence to show that they save more lives than traditional mammograms.
Read More »Breast implants, heavy metals & autoimmune disorders: What should be in FDA warnings?
AZ Family, October 18, 2019. As the FDA considers issuing stronger warnings on breast implants Dr. Diana Zuckerman explains the flaws in the original clinical trials.
Read More »Massive Marketing Muscle Pushes 3D Mammograms, Despite No Evidence They Save More Lives, Investigation Shows
An investigation shows that while 3D mammograms are marketed with claims that they are better for detecting breast cancer, research has not proven they save more lives or find more deadly cancers than 2D mammograms. The report also raises concerns about hospitals and manufacturers promoting expensive 3D tests without enough scientific evidence to back up the claims.
Read More »Parents Demand Answers on Playground Lead in DC
WUSA-TV, October 2, 2019. Local parents attended a “Community Forum on the Safety of Playgrounds and Artificial Turf Fields in D.C.,” sponsored by the Park View UNC and D.C. Safe Healthy Playing Fields on Wednesday.
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