National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Fetal DNA sequencing potentially could reduce need for invasive prenatal diagnostic procedures

NIH review article also describes need for practitioner education in interpreting results of genetic tests.

NIH-funded study examines shedding in 320 households during three flu seasons.

NIH-funded study results may inform efforts to prevent childhood obesity.

Membrane-bound virus clusters provide promising target for the treatment of gastroenteritis, other diseases.

Elective induction at 39 weeks also linked to lower risk of maternal high blood pressure disorders.

NIH-funded study shows clinicians reduced prescriptions following behavioral “nudge”.

Important scientific questions remain unanswered in the effort to develop a safe and effective Ebola vaccine.

NIH scientists suspect process aims to curb immune-system hyperactivity.

“Diabetes in America” sheds light on national burden of diabetes.

Cetuximab with radiation found to be inferior to standard treatment in HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer.