Press Release Archives

June 23-30, 2009

• Dynasty: Influenza Virus in 1918 and Today, June 29, 2009
• Gene Expression Findings a Step Toward Better Classification and Treatment of Juvenile Arthritis, June 29, 2009
• Second Gene Linked to Familial Testicular Cancer, June 29, 2009
• New Biomarker Method Could Increase the Number of Diagnostic Tests for Cancer, June 28, 2009
• Gregory G. Germino, M.D., Named Deputy Director of NIH's National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, June 26, 2009
• Researchers Identify a Novel Mechanism that Could be Targeted to Prevent Cancer Spread, June 25, 2009
• Migraines with Aura in Middle Age Associated with Late-Life Brain Lesions, June 23, 2009
• United States and the Republic of Chile Partner to Battle Cancer, June 23, 2009
• Statement of Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, on National HIV Testing Day, June 27, 2009, June 23, 2009
• NIH Expands Human Microbiome Project; Funds Sequencing Centers and Disease Projects, June 23, 2009

June 15-22, 2009

• Delay in Diagnosis of Menopause-like Condition in Young Women Linked to Low Bone Density, June 19, 2009
• NIDA Study Shows School-Based Prevention Program Reduces Problem Behaviors in Fifth-Graders by Half, June 18, 2009
• Much Touted "Depression Risk Gene" May Not Add to Risk After All, June 16, 2009
• As College Drinking Problems Rise, New Studies Identify Effective Prevention Strategies, June 15, 2009

June 8-14, 2009

• Cancer Immunotherapy Can Use Small Numbers of Stem-Like Immune Cells to Destroy Large Tumors in Mice, June 14, 2009
• NIH Researchers Discover How Prion Protein Damages Brain Cells, June 11, 2009
• NHLBI Funds Research and Training Centers Aimed at Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Diseases in Developing Countries and Collaborates with UnitedHealth Group's Chronic Disease Initiative, June 10, 2009
• NIAID Leaders Outline Research Agenda for Universal, Voluntary HIV Testing and Treatment, June 9, 2009
• Genetic Variant Associated with Resistance to Chemotherapy Drug in Women with Breast Cancer, June 9, 2009
• NIAID Renews Funding for National Emerging Infectious Diseases Research Network, June 8, 2009
• Starting Antiretroviral Therapy Earlier Yields Better Clinical Outcomes, June 8, 2009
• NIH Receives 20,000 Applications for Challenge Grants Through the Recovery Act, June 8, 2009

June 1-7, 2009

• Optimal Medical Therapy as Beneficial as Elective Revascularization Procedures in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Stable Coronary Heart Disease, June 7, 2009
• NIDA NewsScan #61 (PDF - 264 KB), June 5, 2009
• NCCAM Advisory Council Welcomes Two New Members, June 5, 2009
• Scientists Discover New Genetic Immune Disorder in Children, June 3, 2009
• Citalopram No Better Than Placebo Treatment for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, June 1, 2009
• Wilson Disease and Excess Copper Are Focus of New NIDDK Publication, June 1, 2009