71.   Under Kessler, the FDA responded to widespread complaints about the reported health effects of breast implants by banning silicone breast implants.

72.   Two studies presented Tuesday found no association between silicone gel breast implants and connective-tissue disease, confirming earlier findings in smaller studies.

73.   Victims of silicone breast implants once again had their say at a congressional hearing Tuesday.

74.   We heard the government admit involvement in human radiation experiments, and some still maintain millions of women were put at risk with silicone implants.

75.   Women who blame silicone breast implants for fatigue, joint pain and other health problems have new support for their claims.

76.   Baxter Healthcare acquired the liabilities of the now-defunct Heyer-Schulte Corp., maker of Heyer-Schulte and Jenny silicone implants.

77.   Dow Chemical has claimed no direct knowledge of risks or hazards of silicone implants made by Dow Corning Inc., a joint venture with Corning Inc.

78.   Dow Corning, jointly owned by Dow Chemical Co. and Corning Inc., was once the largest maker of silicone implants.

79.   French health officials have lifted a three-year moratorium on silicone breast implants, but are requiring careful monitoring of women who receive them.

80.   It continues to permit the use of silicone gel implants for reconstructive surgery, but the patients must enroll in a five-year study of possible health impacts.