Hello, BISA friends and colleagues!

 

Another month is behind us. Here's the scoop — a quick recap, and what's coming up next in patient safety. Thank you for being here.

Angela Gorton recently graduated from the College of Charleston with a degree in Communications and a minor in Women and Gender Studies. She has a particular interest in social media and marketing, with a specialized focus on women's rights.

Madris Kinard, founder of Device Events, data expert, and BISA advisor, recently spoke to KVUE about breast implant adverse event reports. Her investigation shows there may be a much larger number of reports related to breast implant complications, but the reports are hard to find in FDA's MAUDE database.

 

Read the article, and check out our infographic of her findings.

 

A recent case report from Amsterdam University Medical Center details the experience a 66-year-old woman with intact saline breast implants who experienced silicone migration to nearby lymph nodes.

 

Dr. Siham Azahaf, a BISA medical advisor and breast implant illness researcher, published the report with her team.

 

 

➜ Questions about breast implant warranties have been prominent after manufacturer Sientra filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, though the company reportedly intends to honor its agreements to patients and consumers.

 

➜ The American College of Radiologists updated guidelines for breast implant imaging in 2023. Medical professionals can learn more here.

 

➜ On March 23, our treasurer Sherri Gorbett will represent BISA's advocacy platform as Mrs. Bend 2024 in the Bend Health Fair & Beauty Expo. Visit our Events page for more info, along with other local and international happenings.

 

As many of you know, March is Women's History Month. It's also National Breast Implant Awareness Month. We're really looking forward to celebrating and honoring women all month long!

 

We're incredibly excited to announce our march awareness campaign, focused on amplifying women's stories about their experiences with breast implants.

 

Our first story is from Jennifer Cook, BISA's Director of BIA-ALCL Advocacy. Read Jennifer's story here. We hope to highlight as many individuals as possible.

 

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