Senator Grassley Looking for Funding Conflicts at 33 Non-Profit Medical Groups
Funding Conflicts Of Non-Profit Medical Groups. Medtronic has been the subject of governmental probes in the past. Senator Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) is now investigating possible conflicts-of -interest on the part of 33 non-profit medical groups. According to The New York Times, Senator Grassley sent letters to 33 medical … [Read more...] about Senator Grassley Looking for Funding Conflicts at 33 Non-Profit Medical Groups
Medtronic-Paid Spine Surgeon Resigns From Medical Group Board
Dr. David Polly, a prominent spine surgeon whose financial relationship with Medtronic Inc. had recently come under scrutiny, has resigned from the board of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. As we've reported previously, Polly had come under fire for not disclosing his relationship with Medtronic when he testified … [Read more...] about Medtronic-Paid Spine Surgeon Resigns From Medical Group Board
Botox Not for Pregnant Women
Botox Not for Pregnant Women. Doctors in Australia are warning pregnant women to avoid Botox and other wrinkle treatments made with botulinum toxin. The warning comes after health authorities there reported that an expectant mother treated with a Botox rival called Dysport gave birth to a baby who was blind and deaf. Several … [Read more...] about Botox Not for Pregnant Women
