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HIV Vaccine Candidate Does Not Sufficiently Protect Women Against HIV Infection

August 31, 2021 — No Safety Concerns Found in Imbokodo Sub-Saharan Africa Study.
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NIH launches study of extra COVID-19 vaccine dose in people with autoimmune disease

August 27, 2021 — Trial also will test pausing immunosuppressive medication to improve antibody response.
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NIH HEAL Initiative: Research Meets the Moment to Address the Opioid Public Health Crisis

August 26, 2021 — NIH leadership highlight the results and progress of number strategies to find scientific solutions to address the nation’s opioid crisis.
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Drinking and smoking during pregnancy linked with stillbirth, NIH-funded study suggests

August 23, 2021 — The study followed nearly 12,000 pregnancies among more than 8,500 women.
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NIH study shows no significant benefit of convalescent plasma for COVID-19 outpatients with early symptoms

August 18, 2021 — Clinical trial results demonstrate COVID-19 convalescent plasma did not prevent disease progression in a high-risk group of outpatients.
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NIH hamster study evaluates airborne and fomite transmission of SARS-CoV-2

August 17, 2021 — Findings support efforts to reduce SARS-CoV-2 indoor airborne transmission.
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NIH scientists develop faster COVID-19 test

August 16, 2021 — Technique avoids RNA degradation and time-consuming extraction.
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NIH-funded study suggests a single skills-based session on pain management packs a punch

August 16, 2021 — Results show that a rapid “empowered relief” approach can add to the range of nonpharmacologic treatment options.
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NIH-funded study highlights stark racial disparities in maternal deaths

August 12, 2021 — Disparities between Black and white women are concentrated among a few causes of death.
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Monoclonal antibody prevents malaria in small NIH trial

August 11, 2021 — Additional NIH studies underway will build on encouraging early results.

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