FDA panel wants closer monitoring of metal hips

Thursday, June 28, 2012 - 16:30 in Health & Medicine

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Government health experts are recommending regular blood and imaging tests for Americans who are experiencing pain from metal-on-metal hip implants, amid growing evidence that the devices can break down early and expose patients to dangerous metallic particles....

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