National Center for Health Research | The Voice for Prevention, Treatment and Policy

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National Center for Health Research - The Voice for Prevention, Treatment, and Policy The National Center for Health Research conducts, analyzes, and explains the latest research and works with patients, consumers, and opinion leaders to use that information to improve their own health and to develop better programs, policies, and services.We conduct research that has the potential to improve health care.We translate research findings into free information and training that can be used to improve health and safety to individuals and communities nationwide.We work with the media to help get the word out to those who will most benefit from it.We educate policy makers, policy analysts, and opinion leaders through briefings, hearings, meetings, and written materials based on the information.We share our publications and information with other organizations, researchers, and advocates.We coordinate and strategize with them, working together to inform the public and be part of the public debate on policy issues.We use that information effectively to improve the health of adults and children.Coronavirus Questions?Are you worried you might have the coronavirus?  If you do, symptoms are likely to appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. The CDC says that people with these symptoms or combinations of symptoms may have COVID-19:CoughShortness of breath or difficulty breathingOr at least two of these symptoms:FeverChillsRepeated shaking with chillsMuscle painHeadacheSore throatNew loss of taste or smellConfused about the conflicting info on coronavirus face masks, testing, and what you can and cannot do? Here’s what you need to know.Remember: washing your hands with any type of soap is a better strategy than hand sanitizer if you have that option.With millions of people seeking advice on safely resuming their lives, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued recommendations to help schools, businesses, and others into the next phase of the coronavirus pandemic.   Learn more here.EventsPOSTPONED – Free Health Research Training Workshop for Journalists originally scheduled for March 19 and 20, 2020 has been postponed because of COVID-19.News You Can UseBreast Implant Patient Informed Consent Checklist and Black Box WarningsThis checklist and black box warning were developed by the Breast Implant Working Group, which consists of Dr. Diana Zuckerman (National Center for Health Research), Dr. Scot Glasberg (American Society of Plastic Surgeons), Dr, Alan Matarasso (also ASPS), Jamee Cook (Breast Implant Victim Advocacy), Raylene Hollrah (Just Call me Ray), and Karuna Jaggar (Breast Cancer Action).  The checklist has been endorsed by their organizations, as a requirement to be read and signed by all potential breast implant patients.   As individuals, we are also urging the FDA to include a black box warning about the risks of cancer and other serious health problems for women considering breast implants.NCHR Report: The Health Risks of MRIs with Gadolinium-Based Contrast AgentsMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a common diagnostic procedure that can improve the quality of medical care and save lives. Gadolinium-based contrast agents are used with MRIs to improve diagnostic accuracy. However, in 2006, it was determined that patients with severe kidney dysfunction who underwent MRIs with contrast could develop a serious condition called nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF).  In recent years, there is increasing concern that gadolinium can be harmful even for patients whose kidneys are not impaired.  Read this report to learn more.NCHR Report:  Is TMS Proven Effective for Depression?Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) devices have stimulated the brains of tens of thousands of patients in the U.S., often as a treatment for depression.  TMS treatment typically costs $300 per session, usually 5 days/week for 4 to 6 weeks.  And yet, there is no clear evidence that it works at all, or is more beneficial than the much less expensive and more convenient antidepressant medications.  This report examines the questionable effectiveness of TMS, and could save you thousands of dollars and a very frustrating experience.NCHR Report:  Breast Implant Illnesses: What’s the Evidence?Debate swirls over the risks of breast implants, and physicians and patients are justifiably confused by the conflicting information available.  Despite surgeons’ claims that implants are proven safe, more than 70,000 women with breast implants have reported that they have serious symptoms that they refer to as “breast implant illness.”  Our new report finds clear evidence that implants increase the chances of those symptoms and removing implants usually improves’ their health.  Women considering breast implants after mastectomy or for cosmetic reasons will want to know about this report and send her a copy of this Patient Informed Consent check list! Allergan is trying to track down women with breast implants it recalled nearly a year ago Fortune, June 3, 2020. FDA has asked small nonprofit organizations to help inform tens of thousands of women that they have a type of breast implant that has been recalled due to increased cancer risks. Read More MLB, players’ union are working to salvage season, and the next two weeks are critical The Washington Post, May 22, 2020. The MLB players’ union are working to salvage the baseball season and NCHR explains why the plan is too risky for players. Read More ‘They killed her’: Why are breast implants still putting millions of women at risk? Fortune, May 18, 2020. Breast implants and the other “medical aesthetics” products that are driving profits are also endangering women’s health. Read More Our team of professionals is dedicated to providing nonpartisan research, education, and advocacy that promotes the health and safety of adults and children. With our diverse and committed team, we focus on:Preventing pharmaceutical companies from charging outrageous prices to U.S. patients: Why should Americans pay more than any other country for exactly the same medications for cancer, heart disease, or any other treatments?Improving the health of 25 million patients by requiring that all implants used for hips, knees, spines, hearts, or anywhere in your body be scientifically studied in people before they are sold to people. Surprisingly, that’s not the case today.Ensuring that medications taken by people over 55 are tested on people over 55: Most medications are tested on younger patients, who metabolize drugs differently.Improving cancer treatments: The latest research shows that too many Americans are spending their life savings on cancer treatments that do not help them live longer or improve their quality of life. We are making sure that patients and physicians have that crucial information. Read More Together, we can help you improve your health and the health of people you care about, working together on a local, state, and national level to improve the lives of everyone in our communities and our country. How you can help:DonateYour donation goes a long way, with 98 cents of every dollar spent going directly to programs and improving the health of those you care about.Work for Us or Become an InternWe are always looking for the best and brightest to join our team of scientists, researchers, policy experts, and communications professionals. We also offer internships for undergraduate and graduate students focusing in communications and outreach, policy analysis, and research.AdvocateMake sure your voice is heard on Capitol Hill! We can show you how to reach out and communicate with your local, state, and national politicians to make a difference and join the fight! Read More

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The National Center for Health Research (NCHR) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank focused on research that can improve the health of adults and children. We are a voice you can trust, providing information you can use for prevention, treatment, and policy.

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