NIH Trial Finds Team-Based Care Lowers Blood Pressure in Low-Income Patients
A scalable care model in federally qualified health centers significantly reduced systolic blood pressure among underserved Americans with hypertension
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Dr. Jonathan M. Green Named CEO of NIH Clinical Center
Dr. Jonathan M. Green will lead the NIH Clinical Center, overseeing its operations and expansion starting May 2026
NIH Trial Finds No Outcome Difference Between IV Fluids in Pediatric Septic Shock
A major NIH-supported study compared balanced crystalloid fluid and 0.9% saline in children with septic shock and found no significant differences in death or…
Symptom-Based Opioid Dosing Reduces Hospital Stay for Newborns with NOWS
An NIH-funded trial found that treating neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome with symptom-triggered opioid doses shortens medication use and hospital stays
Weekly Semaglutide Added to Therapy Cuts Heavy Drinking in Obese Patients
A clinical trial finds that weekly semaglutide combined with cognitive behavioral therapy significantly reduces heavy drinking days among patients with alcohol use disorder and…
Teen Athlete Diagnosed with Rare Lung Cancer After Persistent Fatigue
A 16-year-old football player’s recurring respiratory symptoms led to a diagnosis of mucoepidermoid carcinoma, a rare lung cancer treated successfully with surgery
Study Finds Immigration Boosts Nursing Home Care and Patient Outcomes
Research shows increased immigration raises nursing home staffing and reduces hospitalizations among elderly patients in U.S. metropolitan areas
White House Drug Strategy Proposes Wastewater Testing, AI, and Expanded Treatment
The new U.S. drug control plan includes wastewater surveillance, AI cargo screening, faith-based recovery, and calls for broader treatment access amid ongoing overdose concerns
RFK Jr. Urges Hospitals to Align Patient Meals with New Dietary Guidelines
Health and Human Services signals possible funding cuts for hospitals serving meals that do not meet updated federal nutrition guidelines
Affordable Alternatives When You Can’t Cover Vet Bills
Rising veterinary costs force pet owners to explore options like insurance, low-cost clinics, payment plans, and telehealth to maintain their pets’ health care