Uric acid showed improved long-term outcomes after acute ischemic stroke in an animal model. The NIH-supported study findings suggest that the treatment may work as an add-on therapy to standard stroke treatments in humans. Read more: https://bit.ly/4kXJjms
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Removing the tonsils and adenoids in children with mild sleep disordered breathing appears to significantly reduce the frequency of doctor visits and prescription medicine use according to a new NIH-supported study. Read more: https://bit.ly/4kRj6G9
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An NIH-sponsored clinical trial of an experimental vaccine to prevent Lassa fever has begun enrolling participants. Lassa fever is a viral hemorrhagic disease that can be fatal and that causes permanent hearing loss in up to one-third of those who contract it. Lassa virus is spread by multimammate rats that are native to many countries in West Africa and can also be spread from person to person. Currently, there are no specific drug treatments or vaccines for Lassa fever. Read more about the clinical trial: https://bit.ly/3DPj5C2
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Yes, physical activity and nutritious foods are key to good health. But did you know that your social ties might also strengthen health and lengthen life? Learn what science says about the power of personal connections. https://bit.ly/4iBj82U
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NIH researchers determined that dermatitis resulting from topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) is distinct from eczema and is caused by an excess of an essential chemical compound in the body. The researchers identified treatments that could be studied in clinical trials for the condition based on their potential to lower levels of the chemical compound—called nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), a form of vitamin B3.
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I am directing the FDA commissioner to start the process of changing the rules to eliminate the self-affirmed GRAS pathway for new ingredients. I am also calling on the FDA and NIH to continue to conduct and improve post-market assessments of GRAS chemicals currently in our food so we can rapidly identify the compounds that are making Americans so sick, and so that American consumers and regulators can make informed decisions. This is an important step in our pursuit to Make America Healthy Again.
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Accurately tracking the foods people eat has been a major challenge in nutrition research. Self-reported diaries and questionnaires may not be reliable. So researchers developed a way to track food intake by analyzing DNA from stool samples. This type of method could improve the accuracy of food-intake studies.
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NIH has released a funding opportunity to enhance early diagnosis of treatable genetic conditions in newborns. It will assess the feasibility of incorporating Whole Genome Sequencing into US public health Newborn Screening programs at multiple state public health laboratories. https://bit.ly/41LwVx3 Additional Info: ▶️ Technical assistance webinar on March 24, 2025, at 11 AM ET. Register: https://lnkd.in/eeh4jKaP ▶️ Letters of Intent are due April 4, 2025 ▶️ Applications are due May 14, 2025, by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization
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NIH-funded research found that infectious bacteria in diabetic mice rapidly became resistant to antibiotics. But using insulin to control blood sugar greatly reduced the emergence of drug-resistant bacteria. The findings hint that improved glucose control might help to suppress growth of drug-resistant bacteria in people with diabetes.
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