Articles tagged with Breast Implants
The FDA analyzed 94,120 adverse event reports on silicone gel breast implants from 1984-1995. Reports increased significantly after media coverage in 1991-1992, with a shift towards more complex and varied symptom reports.
Researchers will present studies on permanent prostate implants and radiation therapy for various cancers, including prostate cancer, lung cancer, and cervical cancer. The presentation highlights the benefits of these treatments in improving survival rates and quality of life for patients.
Oregon Health Sciences University professor James T. Rosenbaum suggests two solutions to improve scientific expert testimony reliability: appointing experts or empaneling a group to advise the court. Using silicone breast implant litigation as an example, he emphasizes the importance of neutral expert panels and conflict disclosure.