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Longer breastfeeding linked to blood-pressure lowering effects of certain infant gut bacteria

March 4, 2025 admin 0

BY NHLBI Nursing for at least six months may spur beneficial gut bacteria connected to better heart health years later WHAT: An observational study supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that infants who had more diverse bacteria in […]

From (Clinical) Trials to Triumphs: The New Frontiers of Sickle Cell Therapy

September 26, 2024 admin 0

By NHLBI In 2018, Tesha Samuels made a decision that changed her life. Samuels was born with sickle cell disease (SCD), an inherited blood disorder that caused frequent – sometimes daily – episodes of intense pain. “I dreamed of a day when […]

Acetaminophen shows promise in warding off acute respiratory distress syndrome, organ injury in patients with sepsis

May 31, 2024 admin 0

BY NHLBI Acetaminophen shows promise in warding off acute respiratory distress syndrome, organ injury in patients with sepsis Findings from NIH-supported clinical trial suggests the drug has the greatest benefit in the sickest patients A National Institutes of Health (NIH)-supported […]

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Scientists develop a simple blood test to quickly diagnose sarcoidosis

February 22, 2024 admin 0

By NIH NIH-funded tool can accurately identify the potentially life-threatening inflammatory disease A research project supported by the National Institutes of Health has developed a tool to rapidly and inexpensively diagnose sarcoidosis, a chronic inflammatory disease marked by the growth […]

NIH-funded study supports use of ECMO for critically ill patients with obesity

August 28, 2023 admin 0

By NIH ECMO does not appear to complicate treatment for severe respiratory failure for adults with obesity A National Institutes of Health-supported study suggests that adults with obesity may benefit from the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), an advanced form of breathing support, […]

Omega-3 fatty acids appear promising for maintaining lung health

July 20, 2023 admin 0

By NIH Omega-3 fatty acids, which are abundant in fish and fish oil supplements, appear promising for maintaining lung health, according to new evidence from a large, multi-faceted study in healthy adults supported by the National Institutes of Health. The […]

Large study provides scientists with deeper insight into long COVID symptoms

May 25, 2023 admin 0

By NIH NIH-funded research effort identifies most common symptoms, potential subgroups, and initial symptom-based scoring system – with aim of improving future diagnostics and treatment Initial findings from a study of nearly 10,000 Americans, many of whom had COVID-19, have […]

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Vigorous exercise not tied to increased risk of adverse events in rare hypertrophic cardiomyopathy heart condition

May 18, 2023 admin 0

By NIH NIH-supported study could lead to less restrictions for those with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Vigorous exercise does not appear to increase the risk of death or life-threatening arrhythmia for people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), according to a study supported by the National […]

Lingering symptoms common after COVID hospitalization

February 16, 2023 admin 0

BY National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Many adults experience problems like coughing, chest pain, and fatigue six months after their stay About half of adults treated at hospitals for COVID-19 have experienced lingering symptoms, financial difficulties, or […]

NIH On World Asthma Day 2022: Looking Toward Improved Asthma Care

May 3, 2022 admin 0

By NIH Today on World Asthma Day, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) reaffirms its commitment to biomedical research aimed at preventing the onset of asthma, understanding its underlying causes, and improving the treatment of it. This chronic airway disease, […]

Research Is Key To Addressing U.S. Maternal Mortality Rates

April 7, 2022 admin 0

By NIH During Black Maternal Health Week, and in preparation for Women’s Health Month in May, researchers are sharing studies designed to help new and expecting parents before, during, and after pregnancy WHAT: During Black Maternal Health Week, April 11-17, […]

NIH- Hydroxychloroquine does not benefit adults hospitalized with COVID-19

November 9, 2020 admin 0

By National Institutes of Health A National Institutes of Health clinical trial evaluating the safety and effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of adults with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has formally concluded that the drug provides no clinical benefit to […]