Heart Device Studies Still Leave Women Out of Equation

SOURCE: MedPage Today

DATE:  March 1, 2011

EXCERPT: "Too few clinical trials of cardiac devices adequately address safety and efficacy in women, despite long-standing requirements by the FDA to do so, a review of premarket approvals showed."   more

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Dhruva SS, Bero LA, Redberg RF. Gender Bias in Studies for Food and Drug Administration Premarket Approval of Cardiovascular Devices. Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes. 2011 Mar 1.

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