Severe Hypoglycemia is Rare After Islet Transplantation
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Episodes of dangerously low blood glucose, or hypoglycemia, were greatly reduced in people who received an islet transplant for poorly controlled type 1 diabetes, according to an analysis of outcomes in 138 patients...
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Baltimore Hosts Two Exhibits on Vision From the National Institutes of Health
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Unprecedented Event Offers Comprehensive Information About Eye Health.
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Study Reveals Genomics of Inflammation from Severe Injury
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When it comes to inflammation, too much of a good thing can be deadly. In some severely injured patients, this normal healing process can develop into a lethal, whole-body response, including...
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New Genome Comparison Finds Chimps, Humans Very Similar at the DNA Level
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The first comprehensive comparison of the genetic blueprints of humans and chimpanzees shows that our closest living relatives share perfect identity with 96 percent of our DNA sequence, an international research consortium reported today.
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NINDS Launches Stroke Awareness Video for Hispanics
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Each year, more than 700,000 Americans have a stroke. Stroke is the third leading cause of death and the leading cause of long-term disability in the U.S. The disease also disproportionately affects Hispanics.
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Agreement Signed to Expand Vision Research Collaborations Between the United States and India
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) today announced the signing of a United States-India Statement of Intent for collaboration on expansion of vision research.
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Childhood Exposure to Second-Hand Smoke Has Long-Lasting Effects: Fruit Fiber May Help
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A new study finds early life exposure to second-hand smoke can produce life-long respiratory problems. The study of 35,000 adult non-smokers in Singapore found that those who ...
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NIDA Health Disparities Conference Scheduled
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Bridging Science & Culture To Improve Drug Abuse Research in Minority Communities
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Anti-Cancer Drugs May Hold Promise for Premature Aging Disorder
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In a surprising development, a research team led by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)...
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Teens’ Driving Riskier with Male Teen Passenger
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Teenage drivers-both males and females-were more likely to tailgate and exceed the speed limit if there was a teenage male passenger in the front seat, according to a study by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development of the NIH.
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