The Regulatory Review: May 7, 2019. The 21st Century Cures Act is costing patients their life savings but not effectivel saving lives.
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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.
Read More »Breast Implants Tied to Rare Cancer to Remain on US Market
Associated Press: May 2, 2019. Though textured breast implants are tied to ALCL, a form of cancer, they’re allowed to stay on the markey by the FDA.
Read More »FDA Allows Breast Implants Linked to Rare Cancer to Remain on the Market
Philadelphia Inquirer: May 2, 2019. Despite their known link to cancer, the FDA lets textured breast implants stay on the market.
Read More »NCHR Letter Concerning Lead in DC Public School Playground
After lead was found in the playground at Janney Elementary School in Washington, DC, NCHR wrote a letter to DC Education Officials.
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