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FDA panel sees little use for metal-on-metal hips

Government Health Experts said Thursday there are few reasons to continue using metal-on-metal hip implants, amid growing evidence that the devices can break down early and expose patients to dangerous metallic particles. read more..

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Summertime Is Tonsillectomy Time

FRIDAY, June 29 (Healthday News) -- Summer may seem like paradise for many kids, but sometimes their health can put a crimp in the fun: Summer can be the perfect season to get a tonsillectomy. read more..

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Safety of all-metal hip implants under scrutiny

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As concerns mount over the safety of metal-on-metal hip implants, health regulators are seeking advice on how best to minimize risks for the more than 500,000 patients who have received the devices. All-metal artificial hips were developed to be more durable than traditional implants, which combine a ceramic or metal ball with a plastic socket. Johnson & Johnson is the biggest manufacturer of the all-metal devices, and other device makers include Zimmer Holdings Inc and Wright Medical Group. ... read more..

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