News: NIH study shows chronic wasting disease unlikely to move from animals to people nih.gov/news-events/ne…

People with two copies of the gene APOE4, who account for about 2% of the population, predictably developed Alzheimer’s disease from the relatively early age of 55 years. The findings suggest a newly defined genetic form of #Alzheimers disease.
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Always excited to learn about potential new uses for #AI in medicine: In this case, improving the labor-intensive process of diagnosing rare single-gene inherited disorders (Mendelian disorders). Read more on my blog: go.nih.gov/xxtiyq0

News: Adverse social determinants of health linked to treatment-resistant hypertension in Black Americans nih.gov/news-events/ne…

Decades of NIMH-supported basic research led to a pioneering treatment for postpartum depression and continues to power exciting advances in women's mental health care. Learn about the development of brexanolone. go.nih.gov/k99TpBW #WomensHealthWeek #NWHW

Curious about AllofUsResearch and #PrecisionMedicine ? 🧬 Watch ABC News's Becky Worley on Good Morning America sharing her story today about reasons to #JoinAllofUs ! allof-us.org/3QukAsC

#PETscan technique developed by NIDCR @NIH & NIH Clinical Center allows researchers to monitor calcium buildup in the arteries of patients with a genetic #raredisease that causes abnormal deposits of phosphate & calcium in the body. ahajournals.org/doi/epdf/10.11… ATVB: An AHA Journal

News: Older American Indians may experience higher levels of cognitive impairment than previously thought nih.gov/news-events/ne…

People who have Alzheimer’s and seizures can experience rapid cognitive decline. A study in mice suggests treatment with the organ transplant drug rapamycin may preserve cognitive function, like memory and the ability to learn new things. Penn
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News: Scientists unravel genetic basis for neurodegenerative disorders that affect vision nih.gov/news-events/ne…

What is lupus?

It’s a chronic disease that occurs when the immune system, which normally helps protect the body from infection and disease, attacks its own tissues instead.

Watch this video to see #LupusExplained .

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This #NWHW , we’re talking about #MaternalMentalHealth . Experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety? You’re not alone. 🤍 Asking for help shows strength. For 24/7 confidential support, call 1-833-TLC-MAMA. womenshealth.gov #YouAreNotAlone

Exciting news! 🌟 In this video, the Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli unveils the future direction of #WomensHealth research at @NIH and beyond, heralding the release of the NIH-Wide Strategic Plan for Research on the Health of Women. #NWHW bit.ly/3QOdWxj

Curious about AllofUsResearch and #PrecisionMedicine ? 🧬 Watch ABC News's Becky Worley on Good Morning America sharing her story today about reasons to #JoinAllofUs ! allof-us.org/3QukAsC

Depression is a serious mood disorder with unique impacts on women. Here are 4 things to know about depression in women: go.nih.gov/YYIG1pn #NWHW #WomensHealthWeek

Menopause is a normal, but often tough, part of women’s lives. We’re still learning how to best manage symptoms & optimize healthy aging. Tune in 5/16 at 11 a.m. ET for an NIH Women's Health @NIH_Prevents roundtable on the future of #menopause research: go.nih.gov/l0cnbV7 #NWHW24

🎉Welcome to National Women’s Health Week! Hosted by womenshealth.gov, this year's #NWHW is titled 'Empowering Women, Cultivating Health: Celebrating Voices, Wellness & Resilience.'
Check out how ORWH is celebrating on the #NWHW site, & stay tuned for more: bit.ly/3QCF3LT

Attend a crash course on the NIH grant application process on May 15! Register to join NIH experts and learn how to find the right fit for your research and use key resources: go.nih.gov/NIHgrantswebin… #NIHgrants

News: Over 115 million pills containing illicit fentanyl seized by law enforcement in 2023 nih.gov/news-events/ne…

Mark your calendars for the NIH Robert S. Gordon, Jr. Lecture in Epidemiology on May 15 at 2:00 p.m. ET! Join the 2024 awardee, Dr. Leonard E. Egede, as he discusses how health disparities impact health outcomes for adults with diabetes. prevention.nih.gov/news-events/ro…