Tag: national_institutes_of_health
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NIH Advances Experimental Opioid Use Disorder Treatment with Mitragynine Trial
NIH's Investigational New Drug application for mitragynine, a kratom compound, is now active, enabling a Phase I clinical trial. This study will assess the safety and tolerability of mitragynine as a potential new treatment for opioid use disorder, addressing high…
HealthScience & TechnologyMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentSocial Issues NIHOpioid Use DisorderMitragynineKratomClinical TrialFDADrug DevelopmentNational Institutes of Health
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NIH Researchers Identify Pathway to Enhance GLP-1 Weight Loss Effects
NIH scientists have identified key intracellular signaling pathways in neurons that influence GLP-1 drug semaglutide's weight-loss effects. Modulating these pathways, particularly cAMP levels, could lead to more sustained and effective treatments for obesity.
HealthScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceFederal Government NIHGLP-1SemaglutideWeight LosscAMPNIDDKRoflumilastNational Institutes of Health
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NIH-Supported Project Launches Open-Access Tool to Expand Pediatric Amblyopia Care
A new NIH-supported open-access tool, ANDI, helps eye doctors diagnose and manage pediatric amblyopia, a leading cause of preventable vision loss in children. It aims to bridge the gap in specialist care across the U.S.
HealthScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceComputers and InternetFederal GovernmentEducationSocial Issues AmblyopiaPediatric Eye CareNational Institutes of HealthANDIVision LossHealthcare AccessMedical Research
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NIH-Funded Study Identifies First Human Antibodies Against Measles Virus, Paving Way for Treatment
NIH-funded scientists have isolated and mapped the first human antibodies against measles, revealing new immune system insights. This breakthrough identifies potent antibodies, including 4F09, offering hope for a new treatment for vulnerable populations amidst rising global cases.
HealthScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentSocial Issues MeaslesAntibodiesNational Institutes of HealthLa Jolla Institute for ImmunologyJeffrey K. TaubenbergerErica Ollmann SaphireMedical Research
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NIH Study Maps Pancreatic Islet Cells, Offers New Diabetes Clues
An NIH-funded study mapped human pancreatic islet cells, revealing wide variations in hormone-producing cell mixes. This comprehensive characterization offers new clues into individual diabetes risk and blood sugar regulation, paving the way for future research.
HealthScience & TechnologyMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentEducation NIHDiabetesPancreatic IsletsIslet CellsBlood Sugar RegulationMedical ResearchHormone ReleaseNational Institutes of Health
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New NIH-Funded Model Improves Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Risk Prediction
NIH-funded research introduces an innovative model for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy risk assessment. By integrating clinical history, imaging, and blood biomarkers, the study significantly improves prediction of adverse cardiac events, potentially transforming patient management and outcomes.
HealthScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentEducationSocial Issues Hypertrophic CardiomyopathyRisk AssessmentNational Institutes of HealthCardiac MRIBlood BiomarkersHeart HealthMedical Research
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NIH-Funded Study Reveals Testosterone May Suppress Brain Tumor Growth in Men
Cleveland Clinic researchers have discovered that testosterone may suppress glioblastoma growth in men. An analysis of over 1,300 patients revealed that supplemental testosterone is associated with a 38% lower risk of death, potentially paving the way for new treatments.
HealthScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentEducation Medical ResearchCancerMen's HealthGlioblastomaTestosteroneCleveland ClinicNational Institutes of Health
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NIH Launches Consortium to Tackle Stillbirths in the U.S.
The National Institutes of Health is investing over $37 million to fund the Stillbirth Research Consortium, aiming to reduce unexplained stillbirths, which affect 1 in 160 U.S. deliveries.
HealthMedical ScienceScience & TechnologyArtificial IntelligenceFederal Government National Institutes of HealthStillbirthResearch ConsortiumEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human DevelopmentDepartment of Health and Human ServicesRTI InternationalUniversity of California San Diego