FDA flags 428 spinal cord stimulator patient deaths, urges more tests before implant

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Pharmaciststeve

FDA flags 428 spinal cord stimulator patient deaths, urges more tests before implant https://www.medtechdive.com/news/fda-flags-428-spinal-cord-stimulator-patient-deaths-urges-more-tests-befor/584714/ FDA on Thursday published a letter to healthcare providers outlining hundreds of reports of deaths and thousands of injuries and malfunctions with spinal cord stimulators, reminding physicians to follow product labels calling for a simulation in patients prior to permanently implanting […]

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Coronavirus: Health experts join global anti-lockdown movement

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Pharmaciststeve

Coronavirus: Health experts join global anti-lockdown movement https://www.bbc.com/news/health-54442386 Thousands of scientists and health experts have joined a global movement warning of “grave concerns” about Covid-19 lockdown policies. Nearly 6,000 experts, including dozens from the UK, say the approach is having a devastating impact on physical and mental health as well as society. They are calling […]

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