January 18, 2025: National Center for Health Research questioned CMS’ proposed Medicare coverage with evidence development (CED coverage) for TTVR because the device isn’t proven to save lives or reduce hospitalization. In our written public comment, we said that patients’ quality of life is also very important, but it should be evaluated in an unbiased way that does not make a device seem more beneficial than it really is.
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National Center for Health Research Comment on USPSTF Draft Recommendations on Cervical Cancer Screening
January 13, 2025: Our public comment on the USPSTF draft recommendation for cervical cancer screening emphasized the need for balanced screening strategies. We highlighted the importance of integrating cytology as a triage step after HPV-positive results, addressing follow-up care, and ensuring equitable access to minimize overtreatment and psychological distress.
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Here’s good news about how to help prevent breast cancer with 7 effective strategies. These include managing your weight, avoiding hormone therapy for menopause, avoid hormone-disrupting chemicals in plastic, reducing your stress, a healthy diet, breast feed, avoid smoking and drink less alcohol.
Read More »What are the risks and benefits of cannabis (smoking and non-smoking versions)?
Cannabis use has become more common in the last few years. There are many different reasons people use cannabis, and edible marijuana. Despite being used by many people for medical purposes, only one cannabis product, Epidiolex, is FDA approved. This article explains the risks and benefits of smoking and non-smoking cannabis.
Read More »NCHR’s Public Comment on Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Developing Drugs for Treatment; Draft Guidance for Industry
June 10, 2024: NCHR disagrees with assumptions made in FDA guidance aimed at developing drugs for treatment of early stages of Alzheimer’s dementia.
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