NIH accomplishments in disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment include an accurate blood test for Alzheimer’s disease, progress in food allergy prevention and treatment, and a brain-computer interface that helped a...
NIH findings with potential for enhancing human health include insights into the mechanisms of ME/CFS, a skin test to detect Parkinson’s disease and related disorders, and a promising target for cataract drug...
Noteworthy NIH advances in basic research include insights into the H5N1 avian influenza outbreak, mapping how cancers form and spread, and progress in understanding the brain.
May 7, 2024 —
A single dose of a monoclonal antibody given to children 6 to 10 years of age in Mali proved up to 77% effective at preventing malaria disease.
April 30, 2024 —
Synthetic blood platelets stopped bleeding and sped wound healing in animals with internal injuries. The findings suggest they’re likely safe for testing in people.
April 23, 2024 —
While effective treatments for major depression are available, there is still room for improvement. This special Research in Context feature explores the development of more effective ways to treat depression, including personalized treatment...
April 16, 2024 —
Researchers developed a wireless implantable device that can monitor bladder filling and emptying in real time and send data to a smartphone.
