Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 14, 2011. Dr. Diana Zuckerman and Paul Brown of the National Research Center for Women & Families publish a study that finds that the vast majority of recalled medical devices were approved by the FDA using lax standards.
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Recalled Devices Mostly Untested, New Study Says
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.
Read More »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 »ABC News Covers Link Between Rare Cancer and Breast Implants
ABC News, January 26, 2011. NCHR President Dr. Diana Zuckerman advises women with breast implants shouldn’t panic about the connection between breast implants and a rare form of lymphoma, but they should absolutely see their doctors if they have any concerns.
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