DOTMed News: May 8, 2019. The FDA’s alternative summary reporting system hid information about patients who were harmed by medical devices. FDA says it will stop this cover-up and require reporting of each patient harmed by a device.
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Drug Campaign Touts ‘Female Viagra’ in the Name of Equality
Kaiser Health News: May 8, 2019. The “female viagra” pill was not shown to be effective before it was approved by the FDA, or since. But it does have risks. It is not a feminist dream come true.
Read More »FDA Will Not Ban Textured Breast Implants at this Time
NBC News: May 3, 2019. After years of reports of safety concerns regarding textured breast implants, they will not be removed from the market, says FDA.
Read More »Are DC Playgrounds Safe? One Report Finds High Levels of Lead
WUSA9 News: May 6, 2019. At Janney Elementary School in Washington DC, testing revealed high levels of lead. Are children being harmed?
Read More »Labs Say Toxic Lead is Present at this D.C. Elementary School Playground
ABC7 WJLA News: May 6, 2019. Lab tests say toxic lead is present at this D.C. elementary school playground, potentially harming children.
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