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Breast Implants
Studies conducted at S.V.M. Maharaj et al on breast implants recently published
April 5th, 2008
"A recent report by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reviewed the literature on the subject of platinum in silicone gel-filled breast implants," researchers in the United States report. "In this study the author evaluates the FDA report for scientific accuracy and impartiality, and provides relevant discussions on financial conflicts of interest, an Institute of Medicine report, and public health policy. The study suggests that the FDA used discredited scientific practices in compiling its report. Reports by regulatory agencies should be scientifically accurate, with no partiality to industry. The current policy of one-way information flow from the FDA directly to...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2008-04-05)
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