Adding weekly GLP-1 to cognitive behavioral therapy further reduces heavy drinking
Clinical trial suggests semaglutide may help patients with alcohol use disorder and obesity.
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Symptom-based approach treats opioid withdrawal in newborns with minimal drug exposure
NIH-funded clinical trial shows that the new approach could also decrease time in the hospital.
Clinical trial finds no difference in fluid treatment options for pediatric sepsis
NIH-supported study is largest ever to compare fluid interventions to prevent major kidney damage in children treated for septic shock.
NIH-funded AI model predicts cancer survival from single-cell tumor data
Study links specific cell populations to patient risk in melanoma and liver cancer.
Dr. Jonathan M. Green selected as CEO of the NIH Clinical Center
The NIH Clinical Center is the largest research hospital in the world.
NIH-funded breakthrough shrinks CRISPR for precision delivery in the body
Smaller gene-editing system could expand treatment options for cancer, ALS and other diseases.
Low-cost care model reduces blood pressure in high-risk populations
NIH-supported clinical trial shows coordinated care strategy more effective than standard care
NIH researchers discover pain-relieving drug with minimal addictive properties
Positive safety profile of novel drug compound is surprise for class of synthetic opioids shelved years ago.
Dr. Elisabeth Armstrong named NIH Chief of Staff
She will provide strategic counsel to the NIH Director and other key leaders within NIH, in addition to managing process, operations, and information flows.
NIH awards top scientific teams for innovations linking nutrition and autoimmune disease
Competition sought bold ideas to better understand how dietary interventions could influence disease onset and symptom management.