The Food and Drug Administration placed a “black box” warning on breast implants to advise patients of health risks and side effects, according to the New York Times. Federal regulators ordered manufacturers to only sell implants to providers who agree to communicate all the risks to patients prior to surgery. The warning, along with a new checklist for patients and providers to review before surgery, states that breast implants have been linked to several serious health conditions, including a cancer of the immune system and several autoimmune diseases.
The Inspiring Story of Travel Nurses Who Cared for Mardi Gras Revelers in New Orleans
Before virtual health technology made travel nursing a much more accessible profession, there were nurses who journeyed to other places for the best interest of their patients. One such group of nurses made history when they took part in one of America’s most...