VA Nurses Scrutinized After Patient Deaths in Two States

by Tracy Weber and Charles Ornstein
ProPublica, April 30, 2012, 12:19 p.m.

A review of records at 29 Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals found that some facilities didn't keep proper track of their nurses' skills or competency.

Four Medical Implants That Escaped FDA Scrutiny

by Lena Groeger
ProPublica, April 30, 2012, 10:32 a.m.

Medical implants like hip replacements and heart valve rings improve the lives of millions of Americans. But critics say too many risky devices are cleared without proper testing and receive little oversight once on the market. We've taken a closer look at four.