National Institutes of Health (NIH)

NIH awards will support innovation in syphilis diagnostics

Initiative to simplify testing process for an accelerated public health response,

Test analyzes 32 proteins that accurately predicted increased likelihood of developing severe disease.

NIH-supported study shows potential of strategy to reach people with and without symptoms.

NIH-funded study suggests checking for metabolite pattern at birth could provide means to estimate SIDS risk.

Study finds that sickle cell trait is prevalent among diverse human populations

Scientists will work on high-priority pathogens most likely to threaten human health.

Increased risk among men in disadvantaged neighborhoods may be linked to chronic stress

NIH clinical trial results expand treatment options for this disease.

Plan will advance knowledge of virus biology to improve detection, treatment and prevention.

Large NIH-funded study supports previous studies showing potential benefit.