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USA Today3y
Electric shock in school: Senators lean on FDA to ban devices
Murphy said he doesn’t think of the electric shock devices as a disability issue, necessarily but as part of his work to ban and restrict the use of corporal punishment overall.
Fox News5y
FDA bans electrical shock devices used for ‘aversive conditioning ...
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday announced that electrical shock devices used to discourage aggressive or self-harming behavior in patients with mental disabilities will be banned ...
Chicago Tribune5y
FDA bans school electric shock devices – Chicago Tribune
In a rare and sweeping decision, the Food and Drug Administration announced this week that it was banning the use of electric shock devices to correct self-harming or aggressive behavior. The ...
CNN5y
FDA bans electrical shock devices used on people with ... - CNN
Electrical shock devices meant to interrupt self-injurious or aggressive behavior have been banned by federal officials in a rare move. The only facility known to use these devices in the US is ...
The Republic13d
Body of Hebron man recovered after electric-shock drowning incident
PORTER COUNTY — Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an incident Thursday in which a Hebron man drowned after ...
The Washington Post11y
Most men would rather shock themselves than be alone with their ...
He gave them access to a device that would provide a small electrical shock by pressing a button. It wasn't a very strong shock, as the device was built around a 9 volt battery. “But we weren ...
Orlando Sentinel5y
FDA bans school electric shock devices – Orlando Sentinel
In a rare and sweeping decision, the Food and Drug Administration announced this week that it was banning the use of electric shock devices to correct self-harming or aggressive behavior.The ...
The Baltimore Sun5y
FDA bans school electric shock devices – Baltimore Sun
In a rare and sweeping decision, the Food and Drug Administration announced this week that it was banning the use of electric shock devices to correct self-harming or aggressive behavior.The ...
Electric shock in Allentown leads to power outage for hundreds; man in critical condition [Updated]
A man is in critical condition Wednesday after being shocked by a power line while on a manlift in Center City Allentown. Hundreds were left without power in the area. According to Allentown Fire ...
The New York Times5y
F.D.A. Bans School Electric Shock Devices - The New York Times
“The F.D.A.’s decision, years in the making, to ban the use of the electric shock device is a hard-fought victory and a testament to what is possible when disability advocates fight their ...
Sun Sentinel5y
FDA bans school electric shock devices – Sun Sentinel
In a rare and sweeping decision, the Food and Drug Administration announced this week that it was banning the use of electric shock devices to correct self-harming or aggressive behavior. The ...