Spike in Child Mental Health Emergencies During Second Year of COVID Pandemic
A surge in girls’ visits drove the trend, fueling longer waits for inpatient care. During the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a…
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Alarming Diabetes Danger: Insufficient Sleep Raises Insulin Resistance in Women
Findings highlight insufficient sleep as a modifiable risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Chronic insufficient sleep can increase insulin resistance in otherwise healthy women, with…
Heart PET Scans: A Breakthrough Predictor of Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia Years Before Symptoms
A biomarker of norepinephrine deficiency in the heart may help to detect Lewy body diseases before symptoms appear. In a small study, researchers at the…
Brain’s “Salience Network” – Key Player Identified in Drug Injection’s Addictive Power
NIH study suggests the brain’s “salience network” is important for understanding substance use disorder, could be a future therapeutic target. Results from a new clinical…
Inaccuracies in Genetic Studies Exposed by NIH – European Ancestry Under the Microscope
NIH study finds that failing to account for mixed genetic lineages could lead to inaccuracies. Researchers have found that previous studies analyzing the genomes of…
“What Keeps You Up at Night” – Dr. Fauci’s Newest Concern
“What keeps you up at night?” It’s a question Anthony Fauci, MD, heard repeatedly throughout his almost forty-year tenure as the director of the National…
Looming Threat: Predicted Surge in Heat-Related Cardiovascular Deaths
NIH-funded study predicts older and black adults will suffer the most. Cardiovascular-related deaths due to extreme heat are expected to increase between 2036 and 2065…
Heart Attack Alert: COVID-19’s Direct Assault on Coronary Arteries
SARS-CoV-2 infected coronary arteries and increased inflammation in atherosclerotic plaques. The findings suggest how COVID-19 could increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. COVID-19…
Decoding the Human Brain: Detailed Cell Maps Pave Way for Next-Gen Therapies
Incredibly detailed cell maps help pave the way for a new generation of treatments. A group of international scientists have mapped the genetic, cellular, and…
Amygdala’s Secret: How the Brain Forgets To Breathe
Seizure activity in the amygdala may help explain sudden unexpected death in epilepsy. A research team supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has…
Autism Detection via Tablet App: A Game-Changer in Early Screening?
Improving accuracy of screening would reduce disparities in early diagnosis and intervention. A tablet-based screening application for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may improve early detection,…
Hidden Assault on Heart: COVID-19 Infects Coronary Arteries and Increases Plaque Inflammation
NIH-funded research sheds light on link between COVID-19 infection and increased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can directly…
Deep Brain Stimulation: The New Frontier in Tracking Depression Recovery
New deep brain stimulation device coupled with powerful AI may improve therapy for treatment-resistant depression. Using a novel deep brain stimulation (DBS) device capable of…
Decoding Women’s Health: Artificial Intelligence Revolutionizes PCOS Diagnosis
NIH study reviews 25 years of data and finds AI/ML can detect common hormone disorder. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can effectively detect…
VIR-1388: Clinical Trial of Preventive HIV Vaccine Begins
Novel vaccine includes NIH-funded technology in development since 2004. A trial of a preventive HIV vaccine candidate has begun enrollment in the United States and…
Unmasking Long COVID: The Unexpected Common Cold Connection
A study suggests that “Long COVID” may be linked to immune imprinting, where past virus exposures influence responses to new infections. Individuals with PASC showed…
Fentanyl Crisis Demands a Dose of Reality: More Buprenorphine?
NIH-funded study suggests the need to reevaluate opioid addiction treatment recommendations in the era of fentanyl. People with opioid use disorder who were prescribed a…
A Shot at Universality: NIH Kicks Off Clinical Trials for the Ultimate Flu Vaccine
Vaccine Candidate FluMos-v2 Targets Six Flu Strains A Phase 1 trial for the investigational universal influenza vaccine candidate, FluMos-v2, has started at the National Institutes…
