Caroline Bradford

Do Anti-Anxiety Medications Cause Dementia?

Exercise was shown to protect against the brain shrinking even if people with a family history of Alzheimer’s disease.

Can Sleeping Pills Cause Cancer?

A compelling 2018 study suggests that people who take sleeping pills are at an increased risk of dying or developing cancer within the next 2 and a half years.

NCHR Comment on USPSTF Draft Recommendation Statement for Ocular Prophylaxis for Gonococcal Ophthalmia Neonatorum: Preventive Medication

In order for the U.S. to follow in the footsteps of Canada and other countries that have stopped universal prophylaxis, we recommend that USPSTF encourage physicians to have conversations or conduct counselling on STD’s and give pregnant mothers the option to opt out of neonatal prophylaxis.

NCHR Comment on Request for Information Regarding the 21st Century Cures Act

One important concern we at the National Center for Health Research have is the growing susceptibility of EHRs and health IT to hacking and other cybersecurity issues like ransomware.

This Popular Implant Prevents Pregnancy for Years. It Could Also Go Missing in Your Body.

Circa Investigation, October 8 2018: Nexplanon birth control implants can migrate from the arm to dangerous areas like the lungs, raising safety concerns and making it difficult or impossible to remove them. We explained to the reporter that changes were made to the product to make it easier to find when it migrates, but FDA needs to do more to ensure women’s safety.