FDA Regulation of Medical Devices—Moving Beyond the Horse and Buggy

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Risk of fracture among older adults with primary hyperparathyroidism receiving parathyroidectomy vs nonoperative management. JAMA Intern Med.

The Rita Redberg Era at JAMA Internal Medicine

“…Similarly, she has supported studies showing that overuse of computed tomographic scans and other imaging tests expose patients to needless radiation, which in aggregate results in substantial increased cancer risk . As part of her focus on the overuse and dangers of medical devices, she has been a tireless advocate of increased FDA oversight and regulation …”

“…14 As part of her focus on the overuse and dangers of medical devices, she has been a tireless advocate of increased FDA oversight and regulation. 15 Rita has also been an enthusiastic promotor of women in health care, especially in her specialty of cardiology, 16 and in medical writing and editing. 17 She has also promoted women's health care, including advocating that clinical trials report data separately by gender because women respond differently to some drugs and procedures than men 18 -or as Rita would say, "women are not just small men.…”