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Roughly 20 years ago, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) created a controversial program for medical device manufacturers to submit alternative summary reports regarding known risks involving their devices. This program allowed device manufacturers to hide reports from the general public; reports containing information of malfunctions and physical harm. The FDA recently announced that it » Read More

When plaque builds up in an artery, it may cause the artery to narrow, which reduces blood flow. This may cause an increased risk of a heart attack. For this, a stent is used to reopen the narrowed artery, reducing the risk of a heart attack. For most people, the placement of a stent results » Read More