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NIH Strategic Plan for Disability Health Research

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Inaugural plan provides a comprehensive roadmap to address the health needs and goals of Americans with disabilities.
Low-cost care model reduces blood pressure in high-risk populations

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NIH-supported clinical trial shows coordinated care strategy more effective than standard care.
Using CRISPR for precision delivery in the body

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Smaller gene-editing system could expand treatment options for cancer, ALS and other diseases.

NIH at a Glance
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s medical research agency — making important discoveries that improve health and save lives.
Featured Resources & Initiatives
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Explore NIH’s groundbreaking initiatives and programs that are advancing biomedical research, accelerating scientific discovery, and improving health for all Americans.

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