NIH experts call for accelerated research to address concurrent HIV and COVID-19 pandemics

The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting people with or at risk for HIV indirectly and direct.

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NIH-funded research team develops language test for people with Down syndrome

Language delays are common in people with Down syndrome.

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NIH begins study of allergic reactions to Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines

A systemic allergic reaction to a vaccine occurs in one or more parts of the body beyond the injection site.

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NIH scientists develop breath test for methylmalonic acidemia

Test for rare genomic condition measures disease severity and success of liver transplantation for patients.

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NIH clinical trial evaluating Moderna COVID-19 variant vaccine begins

Early-stage trial to evaluate safety and immunogenicity.

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CDC and NIH bring COVID-19 self-testing to residents in two locales

Participating households will receive free month-long supply of rapid tests aimed at reducing community transmission.

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Preventive treatment reduces diabetic retinopathy complications

NIH-funded study shows early eye injections reduce vision-threatening complications; effect on vision similar to standard treatment.

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T cells recognize recent SARS-CoV-2 variants

NIH research suggests protective effects of vaccination remain intact.

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NIH to enhance tribal engagement efforts for precision medicine research

Tribal leaders inform All of Us Research Program’s next steps to include tribal communities.

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Younger age of first cannabis use or prescription drug misuse is associated with faster development of substance use disorders

NIH analysis measures the prevalence of nine substance use disorders after first substance use or misuse in young people.

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