A recent study found that more than half of the doctors in their database are enrolled as speakers or advisers for big drug companies. This means they’re paid to speak, write things articles and give advice when it comes to these products on behalf of a company. While this is not illegal by law, there’s … Read more
The FDA is warning women who are considering an Essure implant to be aware of the risks. The device, which was implanted in over 300,000 American women since 2002 and is marketed by Bayer Healthcare as a permanent birth control option, may cause severe adverse reactions like perforation or migration of the small metal coils … Read more
The FDA has officially approved a new power morcellator – for an older type of plastic surgery known as “body contouring.” Despite the risks, surgeons have been using this device since 2009 to help with liposuction and abdominoplasty. The approval comes after intense lobbying from two medical societies that claimed it would aid in cosmetic … Read more
A new FCC commissioner has shown his true colors with a bill to repeal the Do Not Call registry. The conservative Republican’s proposal is likely to spark debate among regulators and lawmakers in Washington, D.C., as well as industry stakeholders at home and abroad over how best to combat unsolicited calls from telemarketers.. The “Telecommunications … Read more