Northwestern Receives $55 Million to Advance Health Research - News Center
NUCATS Institute received $55 million NIH funding to enhance healthcare interventions through collaborative clinical and translational research. [ more ]
Understanding NIH clinical trial classifications is crucial for researchers to access appropriate funding opportunities and comply with regulations. [ more ]
Understanding NIH clinical trial classifications is crucial for researchers to access appropriate funding opportunities and comply with regulations. [ more ]
Northwestern Receives Grant to Implement Secure Firearm Storage Program for Illinois Parents - News Center
The NIH awarded Northwestern University $3.3 million to implement a secure firearm storage program at community health centers, aiming to reduce firearm injury and mortality among youth. [ more ]
Workshop: Promoting Mental Health for Sexual and Gender Minority Youth: Evidence-Based Developmental Perspectives
The virtual workshop will address the state of the science on developmental trajectories of gender identity and sexuality, focusing on mental health promotion for sexual and gender minority youth. [ more ]
Workshop: Promoting Mental Health for Sexual and Gender Minority Youth: Evidence-Based Developmental Perspectives
The virtual workshop will address the state of the science on developmental trajectories of gender identity and sexuality, focusing on mental health promotion for sexual and gender minority youth. [ more ]
Gene-Based Therapy Restores Cellular Development and Function in Brain Cells From People With Timothy Syndrome
A potential new therapy for Timothy syndrome shows promise in restoring typical cellular function in 3D structures created from patients' cells. [ more ]
Biden order boosts women's health research as he presses for more funding
Historical underfunding of women's health research has led to knowledge gaps on diseases affecting women differently. Executive order aims to advance women's health research with comprehensive actions and data standards. [ more ]
Biden order boosts women's health research as he presses for more funding
Historical underfunding of women's health research has led to knowledge gaps on diseases affecting women differently. Executive order aims to advance women's health research with comprehensive actions and data standards. [ more ]
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Alters Brain Activity in Children With Anxiety
Children with anxiety disorders show overactivation in various brain regions, including the frontal and parietal lobes and the amygdala.
Treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) leads to improvements in both clinical symptoms and brain functioning in children with anxiety disorders. [ more ]
How to Get Free Flu and COVID-19 Tests and Treatments
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and eMed have launched an at-home test-to-treat program that offers free tests and treatments for flu and COVID-19.
The program prioritizes individuals who cannot afford testing, but anyone over 18 who tests positive for flu or COVID-19 can receive free telehealth visits and antiviral treatments. [ more ]
Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt vows to 'end COVID tyranny' of CDC, NIH
The "End COVID Tyranny Act" introduced by Sen. Eric Schmitt would give Congress greater oversight of the CDC and NIH.
The bill would require congressional appointment and term limits for the directors of both agencies and approval from both chambers for public health emergencies lasting longer than 90 days.
The legislation aims to address controversial COVID-era policies and conflicting public health advice. [ more ]
The article provides a timeline of key events during the initial phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, highlighting the emergence, identification, and early responses to the virus. [ more ]
Fauci's raucous Hill return adds to scrutiny on NIH
Fauci faced intense bipartisan scrutiny over NIH actions and personal email use, denying involvement in gain-of-function research and lab leak theories. [ more ]
Reorganization plan proposed to limit NIH's authority over 'Gain of Function' research, amid concerns over public trust and fiscal challenges. [ more ]