PIP (Poly Implant Prosthese) Breast Implants - UK Test Results
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has received encouraging results of UK testing on the silicone gel breast implants manufactured by the French company Poly Implant Prosthese (PIP). The tests found no evidence of genotoxicity (potential for cancer) or chemical toxicity of the filler material in the implants. The tests are not as extensive as those being carried out in France, but they have provided initial information as to whether there is a safety issue with the filler material... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Tekturna - the first new approved antihypertensive in a decade
Tekturna, the first approved direct renin inhibitor, provides blood pressure reduction for 24 hours. (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Cardiology)
