Pediatric Device Reforms Presented To Policymakers By Advocacy Groups
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Firms modifying devices for pediatric patients should receive fast-tracked product review, according to a proposal generated by two children's organizations and other stakeholders
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