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December 30
Press Release: Eating at Fast-food Restaurants More than Twice Per Week is Associated with More Weight Gain and Insulin Resistance in Otherwise Healthy Young Adults Related Documents

December 17
PA-05-029: Social and Cultural Dimensions of Health Related Documents

December 16
Adobe PDF fileNHLBI-RR-05-19: NIH National Stem Cell Bank Related Documents

December 15
Press Release: Statement on Oral Contraceptive Study from Barbara Alving, M.D., Director of the Women’s Health Initiative and Acting Director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Related Documents

December 13
Oral Contraceptives and Cardiovascular Disease: Press Statement from Wayne State University and the Womenõs Health Initiative Related Documents
RFA-HL-05-003: Heart Failure Clinical Research Network Related Documents
PA-05-027: Research on Mind-Body Interactions and Health Related Documents

December 9
Atrial Septal Defect (in the Diseases and Conditions Index) Related Documents
Ventricular Septal Defect (in the Diseases and Conditions Index) Related Documents

December 7
Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research: Guidelines for the Applicant Related Documents
PDF fileRFP HV-05-09: National Registry of Genetically Triggered Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms and Cardiovascular Conditions (GENTAC) - Data Coordinating Center Related Documents

December 6
Clinical Alert: Transfusions Should Continue in Children with SCD who are at Risk of Strokes Related Documents
Press Release: NHLBI Stops Study Testing How Long Children with Sickle Cell Anemia Should Have Blood Transfusions to Prevent Stroke—Clinical Alert Issued to U.S. Physicians Related Documents
RFA-HL-05-006: Sickle Cell Disease Clinical Research Network Related Documents
PAR-05-026: Community Participation in Research Related Documents

December 1
Oxidative Stress/Inflammation and Heart, Lung, Blood, and Sleep Disorders, Workshop Summary Related Documents
NHLBI Research and Policy Update Listserv, No. 11, November 2004 Related Documents

November 29
RFA-HL-05-009: SCCOR in Host Factors in Chronic Lung Diseases Related Documents
Pre-Application Meeting for RFA-NS-05-005, "Centers of Excellence in Translational Human Stem Cell Research" Related Documents

November 23
Women with Bleeding Disorders, NHLBI Working Group Report Related Documents
Consultative Network for Sickle Cell Disease (NHLBI and Office of Rare Diseases), Meeting Summary Related Documents
Press Release: Similar Decline Over Decades in Cardiovascular Disease Rates for People With and Without Diabetes—People with Diabetes Still Have Twice the Risk Related Documents
Press Release: New Study Finds Link Between Obesity and Atrial Fibrillation Related Documents

November 22
Research in Adult Congenital Heart Disease, NHLBI Working Group Executive Summary Related Documents
RFA-HL-05-002: Research Career Development Programs in Vascular Medicine Related Documents

November 19
NIH Conference on Dietary Supplements, Coagulation, and Antithrombotic Therapies Related Documents

November 18
Press Release: Portion Distortion Web Site: Learn How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain by Watching Portion Sizes Related Documents

November 15
NHLBI Strategic Plan, FY 2005-2009 Related Documents
FY 2005 Funding and Operating Guidelines Related Documents
RFA-HL-05-008: SCCOR In Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Related Documents
RFA-HL-05-007: SCCOR in Pulmonary Vascular Disease Related Documents
PA-05-013: Fellowships for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research Related Documents

November 10
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (in the Diseases and Conditions Index) Related Documents

November 9
Press Release: No Increase in Deaths or Hospitalizations for Heart Failure Patients Who Have a Pulmonary Artery Catheter Related Documents

November 8
Press Release: Young Adults who Maintain Their Weight, Even if Overweight, Have Lower Risk Factor Levels for Heart Disease in Early Middle Age Related Documents

November 7
Press Release: ACE Inhibitors Not Needed for Many Heart Disease Patients, According to New Study Related Documents

November 1
NOT-AI-05-006: Request for Information (RFI): Live Organ Donor Outcomes and Medical Needs Related Documents
RFA-OD-05-001: Strengthening Behavioral and Social Science in Medical Schools Related Documents
RFA-TW-04-004: International Cooperative Biodiversity Groups (ICBG) Related Documents

October 28
NHLBI Research and Policy Update, Number 10, October 2004 Related Documents
Brush Microvillous Cells in the Respiratory Tract and Other Organs, Workshop Executive Summary Related Documents
Biomedical Research Training Program for Individuals from Underrepresented Groups Related Documents

October 26
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Advisory Council (NHLBAC), October Meeting Summary Related Documents

October 22
Press Release: Genetics Play Role in Response to Most Common Asthma Drug: Study Helps Explain Why Albuterol Benefits Some Asthma Patients More Than Others Related Documents
Long-Term Oxygen Treatment in COPD: Working Group Executive Summary Related Documents
RFA-HL-05-005: Infectious Agents in the Origins of Chronic Lung Disease Related Documents
PA-05-006: The Effect of Racial and Ethnic Discrimination/Bias on Health Care Delivery Related Documents

October 12
Charting New Directions for Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Prevention and Control in the Americas: A Joint NHLBI/PAHO Workshop, October 13-15, 2004 Related Documents

October 8
Act in Time to Heart Attack Signs: Your Heart, Your Life--A Lay Health Educator's Manual Related Documents

October 7
Press Release: Breathing Problems During Sleep May Affect Mental Development in Infants and Young Children Related Documents

October 4
RFA-NS-05-005: Centers of Excellence in Translational Human Stem Cell Research Related Documents
PA-04-161: Manufacturing Processes Of Medical, Dental, and Biological Technologies (SBIR/STTR) Related Documents

September 30
NHLBI Research and Policy Update Listserv, Number 9, September 2004 Related Documents
Reporting Genetic Results in Research Studies, NHLBI Working Group Meeting Summary Related Documents

September 27
RFA-HL-04-022: Bioengineering Approaches to Energy Balance and Obesity Related Documents

September 24
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (in the Diseases and Conditions Index) Related Documents
RNAi for Gene Transfer Approaches to Heart, Lung, and Blood Diseases, NHLBI Working Group Related Documents

September 22
Vacancy Announcement: Technical Writer-Editor Related Documents
Vacancy Announcement: Technical Writer-Editor Related Documents

September 21
JNC 7 (Hypertension) Full Report--printed version Related Documents

September 20
RFA-HL-04-036: Causes and Mechanisms of COPD Exacerbations Related Documents

September 16
Hemophilia (in the Diseases and Conditions Index) Related Documents

September 15
Future Clinical Research Directions on Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cardiovascular Disease, 2004 Working Group Summary Related Documents
Hypertension Treatment Trials: Future Directions, 2003 NHLBI Workshop, Executive Summary Related Documents

September 10
Determining the Role of Subclinical Disease Testing in Patients at Intermediate Risk, NHLBI Working Group Report Related Documents

September 9
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Advisory Council, September Meeting Summary Related Documents
Policy on Human Subjects Research Data and Safety Monitoring Plans (policy update and title change) Related Documents

September 8
Legislative Update, NHLBI Express - September 2004 Related Documents

September 7
Future Directions in Sarcoidosis Research, NHLBI Working Group Summary Related Documents
PA-04-156: Bioengineering Approaches to Energy Balance and Obesity (SBIR/STTR) Related Documents

September 2
FYI from the NHLBI: Public Interest News - September 2004 Related Documents
Research and Policy Update Listserv, Number 8 - August 2004 Related Documents

August 31
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Advisory Council Minutes, May 2004 Related Documents
Future Directions for Hypertension Research, NHLBI Working Group, Executive Summary Related Documents
PAS-04-149: Genetics and Pathobiology of Vascular Cognitive Impairment Related Documents
PA-04-145: School-Based Interventions to Prevent Obesity Related Documents

August 23
Press Release: The Increasing Number of Adults with High Blood Pressure Related Documents

August 19
RFA-HL-04-017: Specialized Centers for Cell-Based Therapy—Frequently Asked Questions Related Documents
RFA-HL-04-017: Specialized Centers for Cell-Based Therapy—Special Instructions for the Preparation of Grant Applications Related Documents
Guidelines for Consent Forms in Multicenter Clinical Studies Related Documents

August 18
Press Release: Nucleic Acid-Amplification Testing Further Safeguards Nation's Blood Supply, NHLBI Study Shows Related Documents

August 17
RFA-HL-05-001: Specialized Centers of Clinically Oriented Research (SCCOR) in Vascular Injury, Repair, and Remodeling Related Documents
Vietnamese Aspire for Healthy Hearts:  Serve Up a Healthy Life--Give the Gift of Good Nutrition--Bilingual (Vietnamese and English) Related Documents
Vietnamese Aspire for Healthy Hearts:  Be Active for a Healthier Heart--Bilingual (Vietnamese and English) Related Documents
Vietnamese Aspire for Healthy Hearts:  Don't Burn Your Life Away--Be Good to Your Heart--Bilingual (Vietnamese and English) Related Documents
Vietnamese Aspire for Healthy Hearts:  Keep Your Heart in Check--Know Your Blood Pressure Number--Bilingual (Vietnamese and English) Related Documents

August 12
Research and Policy Update Listserv, No. 7, July 2004 Related Documents
Vacancy Announcement: Public Health Advisor Related Documents

August 11
La Actividad Fisica: su CORAZÓN su VIDA--Un Programa Para Promotores De Salud
(Physical Activity: Your Heart Your Life--A Lay Health Educator's Program)
Related Documents
Cardiovascular Consequences of Chronic Stress, NHLBI Working Group Executive Summary, June 2004 Related Documents

August 10
2004 National Cholesterol Education Month Kit Related Documents

August 9
Sleep Disorders Research Advisory Board Meeting Minutes, June 23, 2004 Related Documents

August 4
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Future Directions, Report of an NHLBI/ORD Workshop Related Documents
Tetralogy of Fallot Related Documents

August 2
4th Report on High Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents Related Documents

July 29
From Public Advocacy To Research Priorities, NHLBI Listens And Responds Related Documents
PDF Frontiers of Knowledge in Sleep & Sleep Disorders: Opportunities for Improving Health and Quality of Life, Conference Summary Related Documents
Investigator-Initiated Epidemiology (Non-Clinical Trial, Non-Intervention) Studies Guidelines Related Documents
Filipinos Take It to Heart: A How-To Guide for Bringing Heart Health to Your Community Related Documents

July 26
NHLBI Sponsored Course: Genetic Approaches to Complex Heart, Lung, and Blood Diseases Related Documents
RFA-HL-05-004: Novel Targets and Therapy Development for Ischemic Stroke Related Documents
RFA-HD-04-020: Prevention and Treatment of Childhood Obesity in Primary Care Settings Related Documents

July 21
Lung Allograft Transplantation: New Science and Clinical Advances, Working Group Executive Summary Related Documents

July 14
Fifth Annual Public Interest Organization Meeting (Summary) Related Documents

July 12
Press Release: Update on Cholesterol Guidelines: More-Intensive Treatment Options for Higher Risk Patients Related Documents
ATP III Update 2004: Implications of Recent Clinical Trials for the ATP III Guidelines Related Documents
Needs and Opportunities to Study Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, NHLBI Working Group Executive Summary Related Documents
RFA-HL-04-031: Mechanisms of HIV-Related Pulmonary Complications Related Documents
PA-04-126: Supplements to Promote Reentry into Biomedical and Behavioral Research Careers Related Documents
PA-04-125: Novel Approaches to Enhance Animal Stem Cell Research Related Documents
PA-04-121: Understanding Mechanisms of Health Risk Behavior Change in Children and Adolescents Related Documents

July 7
Minority/Disability Trainee Positions on NRSA Training Grants (T32)--Instructions for Applicants (Update) Related Documents

July 6
Research and Policy Update Listserv, June 2004 Related Documents

July 1
Vacancy Announcement: Statistician (Health), in the Framingham Epidemiology Research Unit Related Documents
PDF documentNHLBI-HR-05-04: Clinical Centers for a Clinical Research Network for the Treatment of Acute Lung Injury & Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Related Documents

June 30
Guidelines for Applications with Direct Costs of $500,000 or More in Any One Year Related Documents

June 29
Guidelines for Program Project Grants Related Documents

June 28
NHLBI Vascular Medicine Training Program Working Group, Executive Summary Related Documents
PAR-04-116: Understanding and Promoting Health Literacy (R01) Related Documents

June 23
Estrogen-Alone Effects on Dementia and Cognitive Function, WHIMS Results Related Documents
NOT-HL-04-115: Notice of Additional Receipt Date for: RFA-HL-03-014: Short-Term Training For Minority Students Program (T35) & RFA-HL-03-011: Mentored Minority Faculty Development Award (K01) Related Documents
Future Directions in Cardiac Surgery, NHLBI Working Group, Executive Summary Related Documents

June 21
Pulmonary Embolism Related Documents
Press Release: NIH Offers New Resources to Better Understand Sleep Related Documents

June 18
RFA-HL-04-032: Improved Therapy for Hemophilia and Hereditary Bleeding Disorders Related Documents
PDF document NHLBI-HR-05-05: Clinical Coordinating Center for a Clinical Research Network for the Treatment of Acute Lung Injury and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Related Documents

June 16
2004 NHLBI Morbidity and Mortality Chartbook Related Documents
Congenital Heart Disease Related Documents
Heart Murmur Related Documents

June 15
Press Release: Parental Atrial Fibrillation Increases Risk in Offspring, Finds NHLBI’s Framingham Heart Study Related Documents
Outcomes Research in Cardiovascular Disease, NHLBI Working Group Report Related Documents

June 14
PA-04-107: Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (K24) Related Documents

May 27
Press Release: Hearts Nö Parks Program Continues to Help Participants of all Ages Adopt Heart-Healthy Behaviors Related Documents

May 26
AHA/NHLBI 3rd Annual Workshop on Cardiovascular Interventional MRI Related Documents

May 25
Polymorphisms of the Beta-adrenergic Receptor Gene: Implications for the Pharmacotherapy of Asthma, NHLBI Working Group Executive Summary Related Documents

May 24
Frontiers of Knowledge in Sleep & Sleep Disorders: Opportunities for Improving Health and Quality of Life—Conference Introduction and Abstracts Related Documents
Vacancy Announcement: Public Health Analyst Related Documents
Vacancy Announcement: Public Health Advisor Related Documents
Vacancy Announcement: Public Health Advisor Related Documents

May 21
RFA-HL-04-034: Cellular and Genetic Discovery Toward Curative Therapy in Myeloproliferative Disorders (MPD) Related Documents
RFA-HL-04-033: Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS): Seeking Cure Through Discovery on Pathogenesis and Disease Progression Related Documents

May 20
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Advisory Council Meeting Summary, May 2004 Related Documents
Legislative Update, NHLBI Express - May 2004 Related Documents

May 19
PDF documentNHLBI-HV-05-08: Interagency Registry of Mechanical Circulatory Support for End-Stage Heart Failure Related Documents

May 18
Is the Asthma Action Plan Working?--A Tool for School Nurse Assessment Related Documents

May 12
FYI from the NHLBI: Public Interest News - May 2004 Related Documents
RFA-HL-04-017: Specialized Centers For Cell-based Therapy (SCCT) For Heart, Lung, And Blood Diseases And Data And Coordinating Center (DCC)
Pre-Submission Meeting (NIH Stem Cell Information Site)
Related Documents

May 7
NHLBI Research and Policy Update, Number 4, April 2004 Related Documents

May 4
Press Release: Average Blood Pressure Levels On Rise Among American Children/Teenagers Related Documents

May 3
RFA-HL-04-023: Community-Responsive Interventions to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk in American Indians and Alaska Natives Related Documents

April 30
Blood Pressure Tables for Children and Adolescents--Full report expected in late Summer, 2004 Related Documents

April 29
Symposium on Cardiovascular Regenerative Medicine, September 13-14, 2004 Related Documents
JNC 7 (High Blood Pressure Guidelines) Application for Palm OS and PocketPC Devices Related Documents

April 23
NHLBI Microarray Resources Related Documents
PA-04-098: Heterogeneity of Fat Depots: Underlying Basis and Association with Morbidity Related Documents

April 20
Vacancy Announcement: Medical Officer (Clinical Trials) GS-602-13/14/15 Related Documents
Vacancy Announcement: Health Scientist Administrator (Clinical Trials) GS-601-13/14/15 Related Documents

April 15
PA-04-093: Novel Approaches to Study Polymicrobial Diseases Related Documents

April 14
RFA-HL-04-027: Minority Institutional Research Training Program (T32) Related Documents
RFA-HL-04-026: Mentored Career Award for Faculty at Minority Institutions (K01) Related Documents

April 13
Press Release: WHI Study Finds No Heart Disease Benefit, Increased Stroke Risk With Estrogen Alone Related Documents
Vacancy Announcement: Supervisory Medical Officer/Supervisory Health Scientist Administrator (GS-602/601-15) Related Documents

April 12
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Advisory Council, Meeting Minutes, February 2004 Related Documents

April 9
NOT-HL-04-108: Request for Information on the Translation of Cell-Based Therapies for Cardiovascular Diseases Related Documents
PA-04-089: New Technology for Proteomics and Glycomics (SBIR/STTR) Related Documents

April 8
Statement on the FY 2005 President's Budget Request before the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees Related Documents

April 5
PAR-04-083: Fogarty International Collaborative Trauma and Injury Research Training Program (ICTIRT) Related Documents
PA-04-080: Pathogenesis of SARS Lung Disease: In Vitro Studies and Animal Models Related Documents

April 1
NHLBI Research and Policy Update Listserv, Number 3 March 2004 Related Documents

March 31
Scientists Compare Rat Genome With Human, Mouse�Analysis Yields New Insights into Medical Model, Evolutionary Process Related Documents
Vacancy Announcement: Health Scientist Admin./Medical Officer (SRG Leader) Related Documents
Vacancy Announcement: Health Scientist Admin./Medical Officer (Program Director) Related Documents
Vacancy Announcement closing dates extended for HSA/Bioengineer, HSA/Bioimaging, HSA/Systems Biology Related Documents

March 30
Addendum to Pulmonary Complications of Sickle Cell Disease (RFA-HL-04-015)—Extends the scope of research Related Documents

March 25
First National Sleep Conference March 29-30 Explores Sleep’s Role in Public Health—Surgeon General, Leading Experts to Discuss Current Evidence, Future Initiatives Related Documents

March 24
RFA-HL-04-020: NHLBI Programs of Excellence in Nanotechnology Related Documents
RFA-HL-04-019: NHLBI Clinical Proteomics Programs Related Documents

March 23
Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure, Complete Report Related Documents

March 22
RFA-HL-04-021: Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Clinical Research Network Related Documents
PAR-04-077: Research Partnerships for Improving Functional Outcomes Related Documents

March 18
Vacancy Announcement: Health Scientist Administrator/Biomedical Engineer (HL-04-0011) Related Documents
Vacancy Announcement: Health Scientist Administrator [Bioimaging] (HL-04-0012) Related Documents
Vacancy Announcement: Health Scientist Administrator [Systems Biology] (HL-04-0013) Related Documents

March 17
FY 2004 Operating Guidelines (Revised Salary Cap) Related Documents

March 16
Press Release: The Heart Truth Road Show Exhibit Travels to Five Cities —First Lady Laura Bush's Red Dress on Tour for First Time Related Documents

March 15
PDF fileRFP NHLBI-HB-04-28: Maintenance of NHLBI Cord Blood Units Related Documents

March 8
Press Release: NHLBI Study Finds Implanted Defibrillator Reduces Heart Failure Deaths Related Documents
RFA-HL-04-018: Specialized Centers Of Clinically Oriented Research (SCCOR) in Transfusion Biology And Medicine Related Documents
PA-04-071: Pathogenesis and Treatment of Lymphedema and Lymphatic Diseases Related Documents

March 3
Vacancy Announcement: Health Scientist Admin./ Medical Officer (Research) (HL-04-0010A) Related Documents

March 2
Press Release: NIH Asks Participants in Women’s Health Initiative Estrogen-Alone Study to Stop Study Pills, Begin Follow-up Phase: Statement from Barbara Alving, M.D., Director of the Women’s Health Initiative and Acting Director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Related Documents
Sleep Disorders Research Advisory Board Meeting Minutes, December 9, 2003 Related Documents

March 1
RFA-HL-04-029: Asthma Exacerbations: Biology and Disease Progression Related Documents

February 27
NHLBI Fact Book, FY 2003 Related Documents

February 26
NHLBI Research and Policy Update, Number 2, February 2004 Related Documents

February 18
Cardiovascular Health Small Group Discussion In Baltimore City Public Housing Related Documents

February 17
PDF fileRFTOP-RM-169: Inventory and Evaluation of Clinical Research Networks Related Documents

February 13
Press Release: NHLBI Awards $68 Million to Fund Clinical Centers in Pediatric Heart Disease: New Program Speeds Application of Basic Research Advances to Clinical Care Related Documents
Legislative Update - February 2004 Related Documents

February 10
FY 2005 Congressional Budget Justification Related Documents
PDF fileNHLBI-HB-05-07: Retrovirus Epidemiology Donor Study-II (REDS-II)--Central Laboratory Related Documents
PDF fileNHLBI-HB-05-06: Maintenance of NHLBI Biological Specimen Repository Related Documents

February 9
PA-04-059: SBIR/STTR Technologies for Monitoring and Performing Resuscitation Related Documents

February 6
Press Release: The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Hosts The Red Dress Collection 2004 Fashion Show Related Documents

February 5
NHLBI Operating Guidelines, FY 2004 Related Documents

February 4
Press Release: Statement from Barbara Alving, M.D., Acting Director, National Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute, on Guidelines for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Women Related Documents

February 2
Press Release: The Heart Truth Announces Launch of its Road Show: Original Red Dress Collection to Carry Heart Health Wake-up Call to Women in Five Cities Related Documents
RFA-HL-04-016: Specialized Centers Of Clinically Oriented Research (SCCOR) in Hemostatic and Thrombotic Diseases Related Documents
RFA-GM-04-002: Pharmacogenetics Research Network and Knowledge Base Related Documents

January 30
NHLBI Research and Policy Update Listserv Related Documents

January 28
FYI from the NHLBI: Public Interest News - January 2004 Related Documents

January 20
Enhancing Obesity Research at the NHLBI: Executive Summary Related Documents

January 16
Summer Institute for Training in Biostatistics (T15) Related Documents
RFA-HL-04-015: Pulmonary Complications of Sickle Cell Disease Related Documents

January 6
Career Enhancement Award for Stem Cell Research (K18) Related Documents
Helpful Hints for NHLBI Career Enhancement Award for Stem Cell Research (K18) Related Documents

 

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