Succimer, a drug used for treating lead poisoning, does not effectively remove mercury from the body, according to research supported ...
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Medicare, NIH makes a splash at USA Science and Engineering FestivalMedicare, NIH makes a splash at USA Science and Engineering Festival
The National Institutes of Health is making waves with exciting exhibits and special science performances at the inaugural USA Science ...
Medicare, NIH researchers identify genetic elements influencing the risk of type 2 diabetesMedicare, NIH researchers identify genetic elements influencing the risk of type 2 diabetes
Medicare, NIH researchers identify genetic elements influencing the risk of type 2 diabetes: A team led by researchers at the ...
Medicare, Statement from NIDDK Director Griffin P. Rodgers for National Diabetes Month, World Diabetes DayMedicare, Statement from NIDDK Director Griffin P. Rodgers for National Diabetes Month, World Diabetes Day
The National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP), an initiative of the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control ...
Medicare, NIH alerts caregivers to increase in SIDS risk during cold weatherMedicare, NIH alerts caregivers to increase in SIDS risk during cold weather
Parents and caregivers can take steps to reduce the risks of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) during the colder months, ...
Medicare, National Diabetes Awareness MonthMedicare, National Diabetes Awareness Month
Can you figure out the common link between: being older than 45, giving birth to a baby that weighs more ...
Medicare, Lung cancer trial results show mortality benefit with low-dose CTMedicare, Lung cancer trial results show mortality benefit with low-dose CT
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is today releasing initial results from a large-scale test of screening methods to reduce deaths ...
Medicare, Adult ImmunizationsMedicare, Adult Immunizations
For our third birthday we launched the Share Your Story: GovGab Guest Writer Challenge. We’re proud to showcase our winning ...
Medicare, NIH adds first images to major research databaseMedicare, NIH adds first images to major research database
Medicare, NIH adds first images to major research database: The National Institutes of Health has expanded a genetic and clinical ...
Medicare, Very low birthweight Down syndrome infants at high risk for heart, lung disordersMedicare, Very low birthweight Down syndrome infants at high risk for heart, lung disorders
Very low birthweight Down syndrome infants are at higher risk for disorders of the heart and lungs than are very ...
Medicare, Daily hemodialysis helps protect kidney patients’ heartsMedicare, Daily hemodialysis helps protect kidney patients’ hearts
Frequent hemodialysis improved left ventricular mass (heart size) and self-reported physical health compared to conventional hemodialysis for kidney failure, according ...
Medicare, New NIH data show gains in COPD awarenessMedicare, New NIH data show gains in COPD awareness
The number of Americans who report being aware of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, increased by 4 percentage points ...
Medicare, Researchers discover key mutation in acute myeloid leukemiaMedicare, Researchers discover key mutation in acute myeloid leukemia
Researchers have discovered mutations in a particular gene that affects the treatment prognosis for some patients with acute myeloid leukemia ...
Medicare, Teen musicians win GRAMMY experience for songs about drug abuseMedicare, Teen musicians win GRAMMY experience for songs about drug abuse
NIH collaborates with MusiCares and GRAMMY Foundation to honor teen musicians during National Drug Facts Week Three original music compositions ...
Medicare, NIMH’s Dr. Mortimer Mishkin to be awarded National Medal of ScienceMedicare, NIMH’s Dr. Mortimer Mishkin to be awarded National Medal of Science
National Institutes of Health intramural researcher Mortimer Mishkin, Ph.D., will be awarded the National Medal of Science at a White ...
Medicare, November Is National Diabetes MonthMedicare, November Is National Diabetes Month
Learn more about the symptoms of diabetes and the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes ...
Medicare, NIH videos help health providers answer questions about dialysisMedicare, NIH videos help health providers answer questions about dialysis
Health care providers can now take advantage of a new video series to help them talk with patients about preparing ...