Researchers developed an approach that can predict preeclampsia in pregnant women as early as the first trimester by using cell-free DNA in blood samples.
Researchers constructed a map of molecular and cellular changes in marmoset brains that occur in developing lesions like those in multiple sclerosis (MS).
December 19, 2017 —
NIH accomplishments in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of human disease. These include progress on two Ebola vaccines, a bionic pancreas to treat type 1 diabetes, and a genetic test that improves blood thinner dosing.
December 19, 2017 —
NIH findings with potential for enhancing human health include understanding how dietary factors influence disease risk, combatting the epigenetic effects of outdoor air pollution, and methods to detect prions in blood and skin.
December 19, 2017 —
Noteworthy NIH advances in basic research include a 3-D model of human brain development and disease, a virus linked to food sensitivity, and a new role discovered for the thalamus.
December 12, 2017 —
HIV prevention measures substantially reduced new HIV infections in a district of Uganda during a seven-year period. The results prove the approach can reduce new HIV infections.
December 12, 2017 —
Researchers identified the cause of some patients’ repeated episodes of anaphylaxis: a red meat allergy that’s linked to a specific type of tick bite.
December 5, 2017 —
Researchers detected abnormal prion proteins in the skin of people who died from Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. The results suggest that skin samples might be used to detect prion disease.
December 5, 2017 —
A single enzyme altered the mix of bacteria in the guts of mice and led to inflammatory bowel disease. The study suggests a potential treatment target for diseases such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
December 5, 2017 —
A study of older adults with peripheral artery disease showed that treadmill exercise for 12 weeks improved walking distance, but a drug called GM-CSF did not.
