We need better ways to track when medical devices hurt patients. Our comments show how to improve the system that collects reports about device problems. Having a better reporting system would help doctors and patients learn about unsafe devices sooner, preventing injuries and saving lives.
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NCHR Comments on FDA’s Notice on the Modified Risk Tobacco Product Application for Copenhagen Snuff Fine Cut
January 21, 2020. We strongly oppose the approval of the modified risk application for Copenhagen Snuff Fine Cut with the claim “IF YOU SMOKE, CONSIDER THIS: Switching completely to this product from cigarettes reduces risk of lung cancer.” This claim may encourage non-smokers to begin using tobacco. Using smokeless tobacco increases the risk of serious health issues.
Read More »How Safe is CBD?
Cannabidiol (CBD) is an ingredient in cannabis and hemp that has taken the public by storm. But is CBD safe? There is currently no concrete, scientific evidence of its benefits besides treating pediatric epilepsy.
Read More »Roundup 2019: Breast implants, mesh, paclitaxel-coated devices among hot topics at FDA expert panels
MedTech Dive, December 23, 2019. As the FDA approves medical devices, it is essential that the public is made aware of inadequate post-approval studies and spotty adverse event reporting.
Read More »Should You Get a Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB) for Stage Zero Breast Cancer (DCIS)? Or for Very Small Stage 1 Breast Cancer?
Are sentinel lymph node biopsies for DCIS (stage zero breast cancer) or very tiny Stage 1 breast cancer a good way to “be cautious” to prevent breast cancer in the future, or is it overtreatment? The biopsies add to the pain and the cost of surgery, and they almost never find cancer in the lymph nodes, so the evidence shows they don’t reduce the chances of developing new cancer in the next 5 years.
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