Cerebral Syphilitic Gumma in an HIV-Negative Patient Presenting as Prolonged Focal Motor Status Epilepticus

Abstract

As an educator and academic biomedical scientist, I found the lengthy special article by Dr. Angell on silicone gel filled breast implants (June 6 issue) inconsistent with the scientific standards we have come to expect from the Journal . This article leads one to believe that there is good scientific evidence that such implants are safe for general clinical use, (2) attorneys who protect plaintiffs' interests are "bad guys," (3) scientists who serve as expert witnesses for plaintiffs are "hired guns," and (4) the law conspires to harm manufacturers of medical devices.