There is no evidence that silicone breast implants cause health problems,
says a panel of scientific experts. Four scientists appointed by a US District
Court in Washington DC were asked to advise on a case brought against the
companies Bristol-Myers Squibb, Baxter ÎçÒ¹¸£Àû1000¼¯ºÏcare and 3M by women who claim
implants damaged their health. However, Dow Corning, the main manufacturer of
silicone implants, has already agreed to settle cases against it for $3.2
billion.
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