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.
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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?
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ABC7 WJLA News: May 6, 2019. Lab tests say toxic lead is present at this D.C. elementary school playground, potentially harming children.
Read More »Is the 21st Century Cures Act a Solution or a Problem?
The Regulatory Review: May 7, 2019. The 21st Century Cures Act is costing patients their life savings but not effectivel saving lives.
Read More »80,000 Deaths. 2 Million Injuries. It’s Time for a Reckoning on Medical Devices.
New York Times: May 4, 2019. Like all medical devices, breast implants concern patients who suffer as the FDA fails to adequately screen/monitor products.
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