Think your medical devices were proven to work? You might be very surprised.
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Medical Devices Need User Fees to Improve Evidence
On an FDA panel on MDUFA user fees, NCHR President Dr. Diana Zuckerman told the FDA that industry fees should support FDA staff to ensure devices are safe and effective for all patients before and after they get on the market.
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We’ve all heard of Health Insurance companies refusing coverage in urgent situations. But this example shows how they can also cheat people in less dramatic ways, making profits with less obvious cheating that is difficult to resolve.
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The FDA approved an expensive antidepressant Exxua, despite questionable evidence. Dr. Diana Zuckerman explains why this decision could be harmful for patients—and for all of us.
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Blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease are being promoted to people who may not need them. Before you get tested, here’s what you should know.
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