National Institutes of Health
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the US Department of Health and Human Services, is the nation's medical research agency.
Content by National Institutes of Health
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One Dose of Antibiotic Treats Early Syphilis as Well as Three Doses
NIH-funded clinical trial shows potential to simplify treatment for early syphilis
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Large Nationwide Study to Support Research on Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
The National Institutes of Health awarded nearly $470 million to build a study on the long-term effects of COVID-19
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NIH Scientists Build a Cellular Blueprint of Multiple Sclerosis Lesions
Study lays the groundwork for potential new therapies for progressive multiple sclerosis
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NIH Study Illuminates Origins of Lung Cancer in Never Smokers
These insights will help unlock the mystery of how lung cancer arises in people who have no history of smoking
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HIV Vaccine Candidate Does Not Sufficiently Protect Women against HIV Infection
The “Imbokodo” clinical trial posed no safety concerns but did not provide sufficient protection against HIV infection
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Blood Test Reveals When Benign Tumors Turn Cancerous
Neurofibromatosis type 1, or NF1, is the most common cancer predisposition syndrome
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Study Launched of Extra COVID-19 Vaccine Dose in People with Autoimmune Disease
Trial also will test pausing immunosuppressive medication to improve antibody response
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NIH Scientists Develop Faster COVID-19 Test
The new method bypasses extraction of the virus’ genetic RNA material, simplifying sample purification
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Expert Panel Proposes Standardized Definition of Placental SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Recommendations aim to help streamline research and optimize clinical care
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Blood Thinners Reduce the Need for Organ Support in Some COVID-19 Patients
Full-dose blood thinners reduce the need for organ support in moderately ill COVID-19 patients
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NIH Unveils New Online Tool to Improve Alzheimer’s Clinical Trials Recruitment
Outreach Pro aimed at increasing underrepresented population participation
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