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Brazil halts use of Silimed silicone breast implants, follows Europe
Brazil suspended the production, sale and use of products made by Brazilian breast-implant maker Silimed after an inspection found the company failed production standards.
Sun Oct 04 2015
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Breast implants could get a lift to make them safer
Scientists have discovered a way to enhance the surface of silicone breast implants to make them less likely to be rejected by the body.
Fri Mar 20 2015