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FDA Approvals and Information About Off Label Hip Resurfacing Systems by Dr. Gross
A letter about FDA Approvals and Off Label Hip Resurfacing Components by Dr. Gross
The Birmingham (Smith & Nephew, Richards) total HSR was the first to get FDA approval in the US based on an unprecedented FDA decision to approve this implant on the basis of single (developing) surgeon’s foreign data. Cormet 2000 (Corin Ltd., Stryker) total HSR was the first to be approved based on the usual mechanism of a US run Multi-center FDA … Read the rest
Infections by Dr. Rubinstein
September 16, 2007 Hi All, This is an important topic that is always a worry so I feel a comment is warranted here. First, fortunately infections are rare so you should not all go running around being paranoid about getting one. A little common sense and care can prevent most infections. Antibiotics for dental work is an easy thing to do and very effective in preventing circulating bacteria from the mouth. As for cuts and |
Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act Signed
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2012Contact: HHS Press Office (202) 690-6343 Statement from HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on the signing of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act Today, the President signed into law S. 3187, the “Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act.” This legislation, which passed both the House and Senate with overwhelming bipartisan majorities, will help speed safe and effective medical products to patients and maintain our Nation’s role |
Searching Medical Literature by Sharon
Searching The Medical Literature:
I regularly search and use medical literature. A couple of
tips.
First, many public or state libraries will provide single
copies or
pdf. files if you give them the citation. This policy
probably varies
greatly with budget limitations and locale, but it is worth
inquiring.
Local hospital libraries will often accommodate reasonable
patient requests for copies or help you with your search.
Large
university teaching hospital medical libraries are also
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