Press Release Archives

February 23-29, 2008

• NHLBI Issues First U.S. von Willebrand Disease Clinical Practice Guidelines, February 29, 2008
• Increased Allergen Levels in Homes Linked to Asthma, February 29, 2008
• Zebrafish Provide Useful Screening Tool for Genes, Drugs That Protect Against Hearing Loss, February 29, 2008
• NIDDK Releases New Awareness & Prevention Series for Community Health Events, February 29, 2008
• New Study of Targeted Therapies for Breast Cancer Establishes Model for Global Clinical Trials, February 29, 2008
• NIDDK Publishes Resources about Bladder Problems, February 29, 2008
• High Blood Cholesterol Newest Offering on NIHSeniorHealth Website, February 28, 2008
• Panel Finds Hydroxyurea Treatment Is Underutilized for Sickle Cell Disease, February 27, 2008
• Teens with Treatment-resistant Depression More Likely to Get Better with Switch to Combination Therapy, February 26, 2008
• Brain Stress System Presents Possible Treatment Target for Alcohol Dependence, February 26, 2008
• NCMHD Announces HIV/AIDS Expert as New Senior Policy Advisor, February 26, 2008
• Study Finds Improved Cognitive Health among Older Americans, February 25, 2008

February 15-22, 2008

• Comparison of AMD Treatments Trials (CATT): Lucentis - Avastin Trial, February 22, 2008
• Genetic Tags Reveal Secrets of Memories’ Staying Power in Mice, February 21, 2008
• Smoking’s Effects on Genes May Play a Role in Lung Cancer Development and Survival, February 19, 2008
• NIH to Hold Consensus Development Conference on Hydroxyurea Treatment for Sickle Cell Disease, February 25 - 27, February 19, 2008
• Stress Hormone Impacts Memory, Learning in Diabetic Rodents, February 17, 2008
• Scientists Find Antibody that Can Potently Neutralize Two Viruses, February 15, 2008

February 8-14, 2008

• Enzyme Structure Reveals New Drug Targets for Cancer and Other Diseases, February 14, 2008
• Novel Approach Strips Staph of Virulence, February 14, 2008
• NIH Collaborates with EPA to Improve the Safety Testing of Chemicals, February 14, 2008
• NIDCD-Supported Research on Stem Cells and Hearing Loss, Music through the Cochlear Implant and a Virtual Grocery Store for People with Balance Disorders Featured at ARO Conference in Phoenix, February 13, 2008
• NIAID Scientists Identify New Cellular Receptor for HIV, February 10, 2008

February 1-7, 2008

• Gene Variant Predicts Medication Response in Patients with Alcohol Dependence, February 7, 2008
• Anti-Herpes Drug Does Not Reduce Risk of HIV Infection in People with Genital Herpes Virus, Study Finds, February 6, 2008
• NIH Scientists Detect Fatal Copper Disorder at Birth, February 6, 2008
• For Safety, NHLBI Changes Intensive Blood Sugar Treatment Strategy in Clinical Trial of Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease, February 6, 2008
• Plan Expedites Alternatives to Animal Testing, February 5, 2008
• Statement of Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness and Information Day, February 7, 2008, February 5, 2008
• Researchers Discover New Battleground for Viruses and Immune Cells, February 4, 2008
• Gene Variants Protect Against Adult Depression Triggered by Childhood Stress, February 4, 2008
• Dr. Carl Dieffenbach Appointed Director of the NIAID Division of AIDS, February 1, 2008
• Heart Disease Deaths Continue to Decline in American Women, February 1, 2008
• NCCAM’s Advisory Council Welcomes Six New Members, February 1, 2008
• Researchers Find Biological Factors that May Drive Prostate Tumor Aggressiveness in African-American Men, February 1, 2008