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As a respected nonprofit health research center, our views are often quoted in the media, including newspapers, magazines, TV, radio, and websites. We also write articles and blogs for a number of different and highly respected newspapers, magazines, and popular websites, and we are published in prestigious medical journals and health policy publications. We frequently express our policy views in letters to government officials and public comments to federal agencies and we sometimes release statements or press releases on newsworthy issues.

Please e-mail info@center4research.org or call 202-223-4000 with your inquiries. We can assist you with scheduling interviews with the NCHR President, Dr. Diana Zuckerman, and other experts on our staff.

U.S. Fraud Alert Warns of Doctors’ Ties to Medical Devices

March 27, 2013. The Office of the Inspector General has issued a special fraud alert, warning patients about doctors who also own businesses that sell medical devices that those physicians may then implant in their patients.

Maintaining Protection Against Superbugs

Washington Post, March 10, 2013. Senior Fellow Dr. Jennifer Yttri points out two areas where action can be taken to prevent the rise of antibiotic resistant bacteria.

FDA Advisors Vote Against Two Drugs for Menopausal Hot Flashes

Reuters, March 5, 2013. Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration on Monday voted against approval of two drugs designed to reduce the frequency and severity of hot flashes associated with menopause. “The FDA’s advisors did a great job today of carefully considering the scientific evidence,” said Diana Zuckerman, president of the National Research Center for Women & Families.

Perfecting Bodies Through Chemistry?

Fem2.0, February 22, 2013. In the U.S., there are thousands of products and procedures that feed on women’s insecurities. While most are ineffective, only a few are actually dangerous to our health. Breast implants are one of those.

Hip Implants a Bit More Likely to Fail in Women

Associated Press, February 18, 2013. A new study reports that hip replacements are slightly more likely to fail in women than in men. Dr. Zuckerman states, “this is the first step in what has to be a much longer-term strategy to figure out why women have worse experiences.”