NCHR testified against the drug Pexidartinib for Giant Cell Tenosynovitis patients for whom surgery is not an option for reasons being that the drug was not tested adequately and has serious side effects associated with its use.
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New York Daily News: May 2, 2019. After reviewing the evidence that textured breast implants are linked to cancer, the FDA allows them to stay on the market.
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While often assumed to be safer than smoking cigarettes, smoking pipe tobacco is still very harmful and can cause cancer and other health problems.
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The flu is a very contagious respiratory virus that can cause mild to severe illness. Learn more about what to do if you have the flu.
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