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NIH’s ComboMATCH initiative will test new drug combinations guided by tumor biology

June 1, 2023 - 3:00pm
Study seeks to identify promising treatments that can advance to larger, more definitive clinical trials

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NIH scientists find treatment for rare genetic skin disorder

May 31, 2023 - 9:00pm
Genome sequencing reveals genetic basis for disabling pansclerotic morphea, a severe inflammatory disease.

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Large study provides scientists with deeper insight into long COVID symptoms

May 25, 2023 - 3:00pm
NIH-funded research effort identifies most common symptoms, potential subgroups, and initial symptom-based scoring system – with aim of improving future diagnostics and treatment.

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Brain signatures for chronic pain identified in a small group of individuals

May 22, 2023 - 3:00pm
NIH-funded study shows preliminary results that could lead to new pain treatments.

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Vigorous exercise not tied to increased risk of adverse events in rare heart condition

May 17, 2023 - 3:00pm
NIH-supported study could lead to less restrictions for those with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

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NIH-funded study highlights the financial toll of health disparities in the United States

May 16, 2023 - 9:00pm
Ground-breaking study provides national and state-level estimates of the economic burden of health disparities by race and ethnicity and educational levels.

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NIH study finds high rates of persistent chronic pain among U.S. adults

May 16, 2023 - 3:00pm
Data are the first nationwide estimates on the incidence of new chronic pain and new high impact chronic pain.

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Clinical trial of mRNA universal influenza vaccine candidate begins

May 15, 2023 - 8:15pm
Trial will test the experimental vaccine for safety and its ability to induce an immune response.

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First-in-human trial of oral drug to remove radioactive contamination begins

May 15, 2023 - 1:00pm
NIH-funded clinical trial will determine safety, tolerability of experimental drug.

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NIH launches $140 million effort to investigate genetic variation in normal human cells and tissues

May 11, 2023 - 3:00pm
Common Fund Program will accelerate research on human development, aging, and disease.

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Obstructive sleep apnea associated with increased risks for long COVID

May 11, 2023 - 1:00pm
Study suggests adults with both the sleep disorder and COVID may benefit from clinical monitoring.

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Scientists release a new human “pangenome” reference

May 10, 2023 - 3:00pm
More complete and sophisticated collection of genome sequences captures significantly more human diversity.

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Researchers develop model for how the brain acquires essential omega-3 fatty acids

May 9, 2023 - 3:00pm
Findings may aid design of targeted drug delivery into the brain and central nervous system.

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NIH researchers identify large genetic changes that contribute to dementia risk

May 8, 2023 - 2:30pm
Discovery provides potential clues for Lewy body and frontotemporal dementias.

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NIH study identifies features of Long COVID neurological symptoms

May 5, 2023 - 8:00pm
Findings offer insight into biological mechanisms, pointing to possible treatments.

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Young men at highest risk of schizophrenia linked with cannabis use disorder

May 4, 2023 - 3:00pm
NIH study highlights the need to proactively screen for, prevent, and treat cannabis use disorder especially among young people.

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NIH researchers uncover new details on rare immune disease

May 3, 2023 - 9:00pm
Idiopathic CD4 lymphocytopenia leaves immune system vulnerable to other diseases, cancers.

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Risk of rehospitalization in younger women after heart attack nearly double that of men

May 2, 2023 - 3:45pm
NIH-supported findings identify risk factors in women and suggest need for closer monitoring.

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Anti-poverty programs may help reduce disparities in brain development and mental health symptoms in children

May 2, 2023 - 3:15pm
NIH study identifies potential value of financial support programs to decrease health impacts of socioeconomic inequities.

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“Eat, Sleep, Console” reduces hospital stay and need for medication among opioid-exposed infants

May 1, 2023 - 12:30pm
Opioid-exposed newborns may develop symptoms of neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome.

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