2015-2017. Patient advocates from across the country joined us for training to learn more about the FDA process and how patients can have their voices heard.
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NCHR Comments to USPSTF on Syphilis Screening During Pregnancy
March 5, 2018. The prevention of congenital syphilis and other negative fetal outcomes outweighs the risks of false results or unnecessary treatment with penicillin, especially when screening occurs early in the pregnancy. Overall, we agree with the USPSTF draft recommendation for syphilis screening in pregnant women.
Read More »NCHR Comments at the Risk Communication Advisory Committee on Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Rule
March 5, 2018. Pregnancy/postpartum represent critical periods for counseling, health promotion, and health maintenance. Providers and patients must engage in informed discussions of benefits, risks, and alternatives in order to achieve shared-decision making. However, uncertainty of drug harms present a unique challenge in the overall picture of risks and benefits.
Read More »Exercise Helps Older People Stay Sharp and Remember More
Exercise has so many health benefits, but did you know that it is also a fountain of youth for our brains? Some research suggests that, just by being active, seniors can improve their ability to think, focus, plan, and recall words, as well as perform many other brain activities.
Read More »Ten Easy Tips to Get Your Family Eating Healthy
Does switching to healthier foods seem like an impossible chore? It doesn’t have to be! Change your habits gradually with these 10 simple tips.
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