Metal Hip Replacement Safety Fears As Medical Regulators Launch Investigation (Huffington Post UK)
An investigation has been launched by medical regulators into the safety of metal hip replacements, leaving thousands of British patients fearful of the risk of being poisoned by their implants.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) said it had taken "prompt action" over the safety concerns, but added the majority of people with the devices are at "low risk of developing any serious problems".
The action comes as an investigation by the Sunday Telegraph f...
