March 16, 2021: Dr. Diana Zuckerman speaks out against the use of artificial turf to Woodbridge Ordinance Committee due to potential harm to children.
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NCHR’s Comments on AHRQ’s Draft Report on Improving Patient Safety
February 16, 2021: Identifying and implementing strategies to improve patient safety and reducing medical errors is of utmost importance, and we strongly support this draft report. However, we have concerns over the limited scope of the report, and the title should be revised to better reflect that scope.
Read More »NCHR’s Comments on Modified Risk Tobacco Product Application for Camel Snus
December 30, 2020: We strongly oppose the approval of this modified risk application for six Camel Snus smokeless tobacco products. If Camel Snus are declared to be a MRTP, there is a risk of increased use of these products, due to perceptions of safety as well as the appeal of flavored products.
Read More »Statement of Dr. Diana Zuckerman, resident of Chevy Chase, Maryland and president of the National Center for Health Research
December 23, 2020. Montgomery County should only approve the abadonment of Ellsworth Dr. if they provide a surface other than artificial turf or other artificial rubber products.
Read More »NCHR’s Public Comments on Breast Cancer Treatment for Premenopausal Women
December 7, 2020: We strongly recommend that clinical trials on breast cancer treatments should include pre-menopausal women.
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