Heart Valve Rings Approved Without Clinical Trials
A popular heart device recommended for implantation in patients never underwent clinical trials. The painstaking tests are typically called for when a new medical device is presented to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approval for patient use. The Chicago Tribune conducted an investigation regarding annuloplasty rings, used in heart valve repairs and typically [...]

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Royal ‘wedding of the decade’ draws frenzy; does anyone really care?
THE wedding of the decade approaches; a matrimonial ceremony destined to drive fashion tastes, spark lively discussions and draw 24/7 global media coverage. No, silly, not Big Ben Roethlisberger’s wedding. It’s the April 29 nuptials of His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales KG, and Miss Catherine Middleton. As the original Big Ben strikes 11 a.m. London time, the heir to the British throne …

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