The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is under scrutiny for possible gaps in safety oversight following two recent air disasters involving the Boeing 737 MAX, according to a recent report. The aviation accidents follow a decade where the FAA was considered to have “the best aviation safety record in the world.” There were 346 people who […]
Robotic surgery is not approved to treat cancer, and may actually worsen outcomes, yet physicians continue to use it, according to a recent article in the New York Times. The Food and Drug Administration issued warnings about the robotic procedures, noting that there is no evidence of safety or effectiveness for cancer treatment, and some […]
Plastic surgery is increasingly popular as people search for ways to increase their aesthetics together with the need for reconstructive procedures following injuries and illnesses. According to an annual report from the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery National Databank, plastic surgery procedures increased by 54% year-over-year in 2021 vs. 2020, largely due to practices reopening following the […]