September 6, 2017. We support the efforts of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) to carefully draft a research plan to guide the systematic review of available evidence for primary care screening to identify and treat AAA. We have two recommendations that would strengthen the USPSTF draft research plan.
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Letter from NCHR about Dangerous Playgrounds and Athletic Fields to the Mayor and City Council of Washington, DC
August 28 2017: The National Center for Health Research (NCHR) is calling on D.C. leaders to halt the use of artificial turf and rubber playground surfaces. They highlight dangers such as lead exposure, excessive heat, and increased injury risks, emphasizing the need for safer, natural alternatives to protect children’s health.
Read More »NCHR Comment on the USPSTF’s Draft Recommendations for Ovarian Cancer Screening
August 10, 2017. We strongly support the USPSTF’s draft recommendation to maintain the “D” grade for ovarian cancer screening, as well as their broader efforts to improve the health of all Americans by making evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services. As more high-quality research becomes available, we encourage the provision of additional recommendations about the benefits and harms of using new screening strategies in asymptomatic women who are not known to be at increased risk for ovarian cancer.
Read More »NCHR Letter to CMS on Arbitration Agreement in Long-Term Care Facilities
August 7, 2017. CMS should continue to enforce the existing requirement rather than changing it to forced arbitration.
Read More »Nonprofit Groups’ Letter to Commissioner Gottlieb on Menu Labeling
August 2, 2017. The FDA should maintain the current menu labeling requirements that allow Americans to easily access nutritional information about the food they purchase. Two thirds of adults and one third of children are overweight or obese and displaying nutrition information can help them make informed decisions.
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