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3. Obama’s rhetoric incompatible with device tax, Reps say
If President Barack Obama hopes to strengthen small businesses, one of the 1st steps is to repeal the 2.3% medical device sales tax before it takes effect in January, according to Reps. Pat Tiberi (R-Ohio) and Erik Paulsen (R-Minn.).
2. Researchers recommend bariatric surgery for obese teens
Obese teenagers who undergo bariatric weight-loss surgery may see the benefits well into adulthood and waiting until after age 18 may put patients "past the point of no return," researchers say.
1. EU’s new medical device regulations: 5 questions with Eucomed’s Serge Bernasconi
MassDevice.com looks at key issues in the European Commission’s newly released medical device regulatory guidelines with Eucomed’s Serge Bernasconi.
