NBC: July 24, 2019. NCHR president explains to NBC News why recalling Allergan textured breast implants is “an important step” to improve patients’ safety.
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Allergan Recalls Textured Breast Implants Globally Due to Cancer Links
ICIJ: July 24, 2019. Women considering breast implants shouldn’t have to worry that they will cause cancer, NCHR president tells investigative journalists at ICIJ.
Read More »FDA Releases Millions of Records of Incidents Involving Medical Devices
June 21 2019. The FDA has made public 6 million previously hidden reports of injuries and malfunctions linked to medical devices such as implants and defibrillators. This move ends a secretive reporting program and helps patients and doctors make safer, more informed decisions.
Read More »FDA approves new female Viagra despite skepticism
Washington Post: June 21 2019. FDA approves Vyleesi, a new drug for women with low sexual desire, but health experts worry about its safety and effectiveness compared to placebo. Diana Zuckerman points out there is “skimpy peer-reviewed data and a complete lack of long-term safety information” for the self-administered injection.
Read More »How the FDA Handles Recalls of Life-Saving Implants Could Put People at Risk, Patients Say
Nicole Carr, WSBTV; May 20, 2019 Geraldine Robinson is one of millions of Americans who use an implanted medical device to improve, and possibly extend her life. But when the implant was recalled years later, nobody told her. We help explain why.
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