FDA: 36 Dead From Breast Implant-Associated Lymphoma Since 2019, Hundreds Sickened
Agency also verifies Breast-Q module as a tool to help assess women's satisfaction with implanted devices
Executive Summary
The US FDA reports the numbers on women globally who've died or been sickened by two types of breast implant illnesses.
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