June 12, 2007. Every American relies on medical devices — whether they use band-aids, contact lenses, or pacemakers. Baby boomers increasingly rely on implanted medical devices, whether hips, heart valves, or wrinkle fillers.
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NCHR Testimony on the Safety of Medical Products
March 9, 2007. The safety of medical products, especially prescription drugs and medical devices, has become an urgent issue for Congress.
Read More »NCHR Joint Statement of Science, Public Health, and Consumer Groups
November 16, 2006. The Enhancing Drug Safety and Innovation Act is an important effort to respond to consumers’ increasing concerns about the inadequacy of current safeguards protecting the public from unreported risks of prescription drugs.
Read More »Letter to USDA Regarding Changes to Improve Nutrition of WIC Foods
November 3, 2006. The National Research Center for Women & Families strongly supports the WIC Food Packages Proposed Rule. A healthful diet is a family responsibility, but WIC policies are essential in encouraging the best possible nutrition for low-income families, and a healthy start for young children.
Read More »NCHR Report on FDA Advisory Committees: Does Approval Mean Safety?
NCHR’s research report on FDA Advisory Committee meetings found problems with bandwagon voting and major disparities between voting members’ criticisms of evidence and their voting behavior. Some types of Advisory Committee members are more skeptical about the evidence and others tend to support industry claims.
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