Medical device ads criticized on Capitol Hill
Yahoo News, September 18, 2008
New television ads for medical devices have some medical experts concerned, as they say this can pose a more serious risk for patients than those advertising drugs. The Senate Aging Committee held a hearing recently to discuss whether restrictions on such advertising are needed.
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