Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak Kills Three on Cruise Ship Near Cape Verde
A hantavirus infection aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship has resulted in three deaths and multiple illnesses while authorities work to contain the outbreak
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NIH Discovers Novel Opioid Providing Pain Relief With Lower Addiction Risk
NIH researchers identified a new opioid compound that offers strong pain relief without typical addictive or respiratory side effects, showing promise for safer pain…
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
NIH-funded team engineers smaller CRISPR for targeted gene editing
Researchers enhanced a compact CRISPR enzyme enabling efficient gene editing potentially deliverable inside the human body, advancing therapy possibilities for cancer, ALS, and other…
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-backed AI Model Predicts Cancer Survival Using Single-Cell Data
Researchers developed scSurvival, an AI tool that predicts patient survival by analyzing individual tumor cells, improving risk assessment in melanoma and liver cancer
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