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A Child Becomes a Reader: Birth to Preschool
This booklet for parents and families describes early literacy activities that can support reading development at home, based on the findings of the National Reading Panel.
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A Child Becomes a Reader: Kindergarten through Grade 3
The booklet, which is based on the findings of the National Reading Panel, describes activities that parents can do with their children, from age five through age 10, to improve reading skills.
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A Guide for African American Parents: Helping Children Cope with Crisis (Brochure)
This brochure, geared toward African American families and communities, briefly explains ways to help children cope with crisis. This item is available online only.
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Adventures in Parenting
This booklet describes how parents can use responding, preventing, monitoring, modeling, and mentoring to help them successfully raise children from birth to age 14.
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Am I at Risk for Gestational Diabetes?
This brochure for pregnant women explains gestational diabetes, a type of diabetes that only pregnant women get, and lists the risk factors for this condition (updated June 2005).
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An Activity Book for African American Families: Helping Children Cope with Crisis
This book, geared toward African American families and communities, describes ways to help children cope with crisis and describes activities that can help children to handle their emotions and to communicate using their creativity.
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Autism and Genes
This fact sheet for parents and families describes data (as of 2005) related to autism spectrum disorders and genes and NICHD-supported research on the topic.
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Autism and the MMR Vaccine--Autism Research at the NICHD
This fact sheet for parents and families describes data (as of 2001) related to autism spectrum disorders and vaccines and NICHD-supported research on the topic.
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Autism Overview: What We Know
This fact sheet for parents and families describes data (as of 2004) related to autism spectrum disorders and NICHD-supported research on the topic.
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Babies Sleep Safest on Their Backs: A Resource Kit for Reducing SIDS in African American Communities (Includes 15-, 30-, and 60-minute training modules, background material on SIDS, resources, 10 brochures, 10 magnets, and 10 door hangers)
This information kit, part of the Back to Sleep campaign, includes materials and resources for conducting community-based training sessions on ways to reduce the risks of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in African American communities.
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Back to Sleep Campaign Materials Order Form 2006
This single-page order form lists and describes all of the free materials available through the Back to Sleep campaign.
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Back to Sleep Door Hanger--African American Outreach
This card, part of the Back to Sleep campaign, hangs on a doorknob and lists ways families and caregivers can reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in African American infants and shows a safe sleep environment.
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Publish Date: 10/24/2005
Pages: 2
Price: Free
Back to Sleep Door Hanger--General Outreach
This card, part of the Back to Sleep campaign, hangs on a doorknob and lists ways to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and shows a safe sleep environment.
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Publish Date: 10/24/2005
Pages: 2
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Back to Sleep Easel-Stand up Display for Back to Sleep Brochures
This standing poster allows for countertop or table top display of Back to Sleep brochures.
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Publish Date: 02/06/1999
Pages: 13 inch x 17 inch
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Back to Sleep Magnet--African American Outreach
This refrigerator magnet, part of the Back to Sleep campaign, lists key ways parents and caregivers can reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in African American infants.
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Publish Date: 10/24/2005
Pages: 1
Price: Free
Beyond Infertility: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
This booklet explains the possible causes, treatments, resources related to, and disorders associated with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a condition in which women have high levels of certain hormones, may be infertile, and may have cysts on their ovaries.
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Bone Up on Bone Loss! Exercise to Build Healthy Bones!
This single sheet for children and teens explains the importance of weight-bearing physical activity for building strong bones.
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Do I have Premature Ovarian Failure (POF)?
This booklet for women and their families explains the symptoms, causes, treatments, and NICHD research related to premature ovarian failure (POF)/ovarian insufficiency.
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El Autismo y la Vacuna Triple Virica (MMR)-Investigaciones sobre el Autismo en el NICHD
Esta hoja informativa para padres y familias describe los datos (a partir del 2001) relacionados con los trastornos del espectro autista y las investigaciones que realiza el NICHD sobre este tema.
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El Autismo y los Genes
Esta hoja informativa para padres y familias describe los datos (a partir del 2005) relacionados con los trastornos del espectro autista y las investigaciones del NICHD sobre este tema.
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Endometriosis
This booklet for women and their families describes the causes, symptoms, treatments, and NICHD-supported research related to endometriosis.
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Facts About Down Syndrome
This booklet for parents and families explains Down syndrome, its cause, its symptoms, diagnosis, its associated disorders, and the treatments available for those with the syndrome.
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Facts About Vasectomy Safety
This brochure for men and their families outlines some of the risks and benefits of vasectomy and answers some of the more common questions about this procedure.
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Families and Fragile X Syndrome
This booklet describes the causes, symptoms, treatments, and NICHD-supported research related to Fragile X syndrome, the most common inherited form of mental retardation.
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Fibromas Uterinos
Esta hoja informativa explica las causas, los sintomas, los tratamientos y las investigaciones relacionadas con los fibromas uterinos que son apoyadas por el NICHD.
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For Strong Bones...For Lifelong Health...Milk Matters!
This booklet, part of the NICHD Milk Matters campaign, explains that young people ages 11 to 18 need calcium and physical activity to build strong bones that last a lifetime.
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The Global Network for Women's and Children's Health Research
This brochure describes the Global Network for Women's and Children's Health, a joint effort by the NICHD and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to build scientific capacity and networks in resource-poor settings.
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Growing Up Healthy: An Overview of the National Children's Study
This piece provides an overview of the National Children's Study, the largest long-term study of children's health and development ever conducted in the United States.
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La Endometriosis
Este folleto para mujeres y sus familias describe las causas, los sintomas, los tratamientos, y las investigaciones relacionadas con la endometriosis apoyadas por el NICHD.
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Los muchachos jóvenes necesitan calcio...y ¡que mejor que la leche!
Este afiche (póster) tiene el logotipo e información de contacto de la campaña e indica cómo conseguir materiales adicionales de la importancia de la leche.
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Managing Gestational Diabetes: A Patient's Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy
This booklet for pregnant women who have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes explains the symptoms of, outcomes, and general treatments for the condition.
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Media-Smart Youth: Eat, Think, and Be Active Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides background on the NICHD's Media-Smart Youth: Eat, Think, and Be Active! program, an interactive after-school education program that helps young people ages 11 to 13 understand the complex media world around them and how it can influence their health, especially in regard to nutrition and physical activity.
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Media-Smart Youth: Eat, Think, and Be Active! Program Packet Media-Smart Youth: Eat, Think, and Be Active! is an interactive after-school education program that helps young people ages 11 to 13 understand the complex media world around them and how it can influence their health, especially in regard to nutrition and physical activity. The Program Packet includes everything an activity leader needs to conduct the program: the facilitator's guide, the video (VHS and DVD formats), and the program poster. If you require a closed-captioned version of the video, please contact the NICHD Information Resource Center at NICHDInformationResourceCenter@mail.nih.gov.
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Publish Date: 09/19/2005
Pages: 450
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Media-Smart Youth: Eat, Think, and Be Active! Packet for Training Program Facilitators
This packet includes everything needed to conduct full day and half day train-the-trainer sessions for Media-Smart Youth: Eat, Think, and Be Active!--an interactive after-school education program that helps young people ages 11 to 13 understand the complex media world around them and how it can influence their health, especially in regard to nutrition and physical activity.
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Milk Matters with Buddy Brush Coloring Book
This coloring book, part of the Milk Matters campaign, explains the importance of calcium and good dental care for healthy teeth and for overall health.
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Milk Matters: Free Materials Order Form
This single sheet lists all of the materials currently available for order from the NICHD Milk Matters campaign.
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The National Children's Study and Your Community: Partners in Our Children's Health
This brochure outlines some of the goals, key themes, and benefits of community involvement in the National Children's Study, the largest long-term study of children's health and development ever conducted in the United States.
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The National Children's Study Communications Strategy
This 25-page document describes some general communications strategies for those involved in the National Children's Study, the largest long-term study of children's health and the environment ever to be conducted in the United States.
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The NICHD Community Connection Newsletter: Advancing the Health of Families in Your Community
This newsletter, part of the Back to Sleep campaign, describes ways to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) among infants in African American communities and provides other health information relevant to these communities.
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The NICHD Community Connection Newsletter: Advancing the Health of Families in Your Community (Issue #2)
This newsletter, part of the Back to Sleep campaign, describes ways to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) among infants in African American communities and provides other health information relevant to these communities.
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NICHD Information Resource Center
This brochure describes what the NICHD Information Resource Center does and how to contact the Center for health information.
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Publish Date: 01/01/2001
Pages: 1
Price: Free
NICHD Publications List
This single sheet lists all of the publications currently available for order from the NICHD.
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The NICHD Study of Early Child Care and Youth Development (SECCYD): Findings for Children up to Age 4 1/2 Years
This booklet describes the findings from the NICHD Study of Early Child Care and Youth Development (SECCYD) for children from birth to age 4 1/2 years.
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Put Reading First: Helping Your Child Learn to Read
This brochure for parents and families describes early literacy activities that can help children learn to read, based on the findings of the National Reading Panel.
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Rett Syndrome
This 8-page fact sheet describes Rett syndrome, a condition recognized as an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that affects mostly females.
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Safe Sleep for My Grandbaby: Reduce the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
This brochure, part of the Back to Sleep campaign, explains ways that grandparents can help to reduce the risks of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) for infants in their care.
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Safe Sleep For Your Baby: Reduce the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)--African American Outreach
This brochure, part of the Back to Sleep campaign, explains ways parents and caregivers can reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in African American infants.
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Safe Sleep for Your Baby: Reduce the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)--General Outreach
This brochure, part of the Back to Sleep campaign, explains ways parents and caregivers can reduce the risks of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
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Safe Sleep for Your Baby: What does a safe sleep environment look like? (Tearpad of 50 Sheets)
This tearpad (50 single sheets), part of the Back to Sleep campaign, explains ways parents and caregivers can reduce the risks of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and shows a safe sleep environment.
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Salud con leche! y el Amiguito Cepillito
Este libro para colorear, parte de la campaña ¡Salud! con leche, explica la importancia del calcio y del buen cuidado dental para tener dientes sanos y para la salud en general.
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Teaching Children to Read (Video)-Second Edition
This video highlights the National Reading Panel findings, an evaluation of evidence-based reading research that sought to understand the best ways to teach reading.
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Publish Date: 01/01/2000
Pages: 20 minutes
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Tengo Falla Ovarica Prematura?
Este folleto para las mujeres y sus familias explica los sÃntomas, las causas, los tratamientos, y las investigaciones del Instituto Nacional de Salud Infantil y Desarrollo Humano (NICHD por sus siglas en Ingles) relacionadas con la falla ovárica prematura (POF) o Insuficiencia Ovárica.
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Una Breva Introduccion al Autismo: Lo Que Sabemos
Esta hoja informativa para padres y familias describe los datos (a partir del 2005) relacionados con los trastornos del espectro autista y las investigaciones del NICHD sobre este tema.
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Understanding Klinefelter Syndrome: A Guide for XXY Males and Their Families
This booklet for families and those diagnosed with the condition describes Klinefelter syndrome, a disorder in males that is caused by the presence of an extra X chromosome.
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Vulvodynia: Research, Resources, Treatment, Hope (Packet)
This packet, produced by the NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health in partnership with the NICHD and other organizations, is the primary resource for the Vulvodynia Awareness Campaign.
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Publish Date: 10/22/2007
Pages: 10
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What is the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)?
This information piece describes the NICHD, its mission, its research, its components, and how to contact the NICHD.
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When Stars Read (video)
This 12-minute video describes the struggles of some people as they were learning how to read.
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Publish Date: 11/01/1999
Pages: 12 minutes
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Young teens need calcium...so pour it on! (Poster)
This poster, part of the Milk Matters campaign explains why calcium is important to young people ages 11 to 18 for building strong bones that last a lifetime.
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Building Strong Bones: Calcium Information for Health Care Providers
This 6-page fact sheet, part of the Milk Matters calcium education campaign, explains to health care providers the importance of making sure young people ages 11 to 18 get enough calcium to build strong bones and teeth that will last a lifetime.
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Curriculum for Nurses: Continuing Education Program on SIDS Risk Reduction
This learner-led or instructor-led continuing education (CE) module enables nurses to receive CE credits by completing a module about reducing the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The module is approved for 1.1 hours of CE credit from the Maryland Nurses Association.
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Infant Sleep Position and SIDS: Questions and Answers for Health Care Providers
This booklet for health care professionals answers common questions about sleep position, sleep environment, and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
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Lactose Intolerance: Information for Health Care Providers
This 6-page fact sheet, part of the Milk Matters calcium education campaign, describes lactose intolerance to health care providers and outlines strategies for getting enough calcium despite the condition.
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Preguntas y Respuestas sobre el Autismo para Profesionales de la Salud-Investigaciones sobre el Autismo en el NICHD
Esta hoja informativa para profesionales de los cuidados de la salud utiliza datos actualizados (a partir del 2001) para contestar algunas de las preguntas más comunes relacionadas con los trastornos del espectro autista y las investigaciones apoyadas por el NICHD.
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Primary Immunodeficiency
This booklet for health care professionals describes primary immunodeficiency, a condition in which the immune system is faulty can cannot fight infection.
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Put Reading First: The Research Building Blocks for Teaching Children to Read
This teacher's guide summarizes the findings of the National Reading Panel and suggests how to use these findings to teach reading in the classroom.
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Acute Perinatal Asphyxia in Term Infants (Report of the Workshop)
This scientific report describes data (as of 1993) related to the definition, diagnosis, research needed, and outcomes related to acute perinatal asphyxia in term infants.
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Adult and Family Literacy: Current Research and Future Directions: A Workshop Summary
The NICHD convened a panel of experts from various disciplines to assess the current state of knowledge about effective approaches to improving the literacy skills of low-literate adults and about the role of family literacy services in providing parents with the knowledge and skills they need to support their children's literacy development as well as their own.
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America's Children in Brief, Key National Indicators of Well-Being, 2008
This scientific report describes the latest statistics about the health, education, and well-being of America's children.
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America's Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being 2007
This scientific report describes the latest statistics on American children about topics related to health, education, and well-being.
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Biobehavioral Development Strategic Plan
This scientific report outlines the overall plan for research supported by the NICHD related to biobehavioral development.
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Child and Adolescent Development Research and Teacher Education: Evidence-based Pedagogy, Policy, and Practice
This scientific report summarizes roundtable discussions about the critical relevance of child and adolescent development research to teacher preparation practices.
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Child Development and Behavior Branch (CDBB), NICHD, Report to the NACHHD Council, September 2004
This scientific report outlines the research initiatives and results of research supported by the NICHD Child Development and Behavior Branch as of 2004.
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Child Development and Behavior Branch (CDBB), NICHD: Report to the NACHHD Council, 2000
This scientific report outlines the research initiatives and results of research supported by the NICHD Child Development and Behavior Branch (CDBB) as of 2000. Please note that the information is no longer current and is for reference only. For this reason, this publication is available online only.
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Childhood Bilingualism: Current Status and Future Research Directions
This workshop, held April 22-23, 2004, sought to capitalize on the increasing
convergence of interest in theoretical underpinnings of language development with the translation of research findings for the practical benefit of children.
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Closing the Gap: A National Blueprint to Improve the Health of Persons with Mental Retardation
This scientific report describes the Surgeon General's Workshop on Improving the Health of Persons with Mental Retardation, held in 2001.
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Contraception and Reproductive Health Branch (CRHB), NICHD, Report to the NACHHD Council, June 2008
This scientific report describes research and research training supported by the NICHD Contraception and Reproductive Health Branch as of 2008.
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Contraception and Reproductive Health Branch (CRHB), NICHD, Report to the NACHHD Council, September 1999
This 29-page scientific report describes research and research training supported by the NICHD Contraception and Reproductive Health Branch (CRHB) as of 1999. The information in this document is no longer current and is intended for reference only. For this reason, the report is available online only.
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Contraception and Reproductive Health Branch (CRHB), Report to the NACHHD Council, January 2004
The information in this document is no longer current. It is intended for reference only.
This scientific report outlines the research initiatives and results of research supported by the NICHD Contraception and Reproductive Health Branch as of 2004.
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Contraceptive Microbicide Research and Development Program: A Vision for the Future
This scientific report describes research supported by the NICHD to understand and develop contraceptive microbicides.
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Data Access and Archiving: Options for the Demographic and Behavioral Sciences Branch (DBSB)
The NICHD Demographic and Behavioral Sciences Branch convened a panel of expert data collectors, archivers, marketers, and users in fall 2001 to discuss experiences and challenges associated with sustaining current successful data collection efforts, supporting innovative new surveys, and seeking and enabling
implementation of new ways to increase access to data collected with NICHD support.
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Data Security Workshop Summary
This document summarizes the results of the second of two workshops convened by the NICHD Demographic and Behavioral Sciences Branch to facilitate discussion of data sharing and data security practices among population researchers.
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Demographic and Behavioral Sciences (DBS) Branch Long-Range Planning 2006-2007: Highlights from a Panel Discussion
The DBS Branch is conducting a long-range planning process to establish its future goals and research directions. This document highlights the discussion of research experts, who were assembled to provide guidance on possible future Branch research.
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Demographic and Behavioral Sciences Branch (DBSB), NICHD, Report to the NACHHD Council 2003
This scientific report outlines the research initiatives and results of research supported by the NICHD Demographic and Behavioral Sciences Branch as of 2003.
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Demographic and Behavioral Sciences Branch (DBSB), NICHD, Report to the NACHHD Council, June 1999
This 52-page scientific report describes research and research training supported by the NICHD Demographic and Behavioral Sciences Branch (DBSB) as of 1999. The information in this document is no longer current and is intended for reference only. For this reason, the report is available online only.
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Demographic and Behavioral Sciences Branch (DBSB), NICHD: Goals and Opportunities 2002-2006
This scientific report describes the overall research plan for the NICHD Demographic and Behavioral Sciences Branch between 2002 and 2006.
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Demographic and Behavioral Sciences Branch (DBSB), NICHD: Program Activities and Progress 1995-2000
This scientific report outlines the research initiatives and results of research supported by the NICHD Demographic and Behavioral Sciences Branch between 1995 and 2000.
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Demographic and Behavioral Sciences Branch, NICHD, Report to the NACHHD Council, September 2007
This scientific report outlines the research initiatives and results of research supported by the NICHD Demographic and Behavioral Sciences Branch as of 2007.
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Developmental Biology Strategic Plan
This scientific report outlines the overall plan for research supported by the NICHD related to developmental biology.
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Developmental Biology, Genetics, and Teratology (DBGT) Branch, NICHD, Report to the NACHHD Council, September 2006
This scientific report outlines the research initiatives and results of research supported by the NICHD Developmental Biology, Genetics, and Teratology Branch as of 2006.
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Developmental Biology, Genetics, and Teratology (DBGT) Branch, NICHD: Report to the NACHHD Council, 2002
This scientific report outlines the research initiatives and results of research supported by the NICHD Developmental Biology, Genetics, and Teratology Branch as of 2002. Please note that the information is no longer current and is for reference only. For this reason, this publication is available online only.
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Developmental Biology, Genetics, and Teratology Branch (DBGT), NICHD, Report to the NACHHD Council, 1998
This 30-page scientific report describes the research and research training supported by the NICHD Developmental Biology, Genetics, and Teratology Branch (DBGT) as of 1998. Please note that the information in this document is no longer current and is for reference only. For this reason, the report is available online only.
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Diffusion of ECMO Technology -- Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (Report of the Workshop)
This scientific report describes existing data (as of 1990) on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), a highly invasive therapy used for infants with cardiorespiratory failure.
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Diverse Voices: Inclusion of Language-Minority Populations in National Studies
This scientific report describes efforts to include those who do not speak English well or as their primary language in research studies supported by the federal government.
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Division of Epidemiology, Statistics, and Prevention Research (DESPR), NICHD, Report to the NACHHD Council, September 2005
This scientific report describes the research and research training conducted by the NICHD Division of Epidemiology, Statistics, and Prevention Research (DESPR) as of 2005.
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Division of Epidemiology, Statistics, and Prevention Research (DESPR), NICHD: Report to the NACHHD Council, 2001
This scientific report outlines the research initiatives and results of research conducted by the NICHD Division of Epidemiology, Statistics, and Prevention Research as of 2001. Please note that the information in this document is no longer current and is for reference only. For this reason, the report is available online only.
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Division of Intramural Research (DIR) Annual Report 2001
This volume documents the research accomplishments and scientific discoveries of the NICHD Division of Intramural Research (DIR) for 2001.
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Division of Intramural Research (DIR) Annual Report 2002
This volume documents the research accomplishments and scientific discoveries of the NICHD Division of Intramural Research (DIR) for 2002.
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Division of Intramural Research (DIR) Annual Report 2003
This volume documents the research accomplishments and scientific discoveries of the NICHD Division of Intramural Research (DIR) for 2003.
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Division of Intramural Research (DIR) Annual Report 2004
This volume documents the research accomplishments and scientific discoveries of the NICHD Division of Intramural Research (DIR) for the year 2004.
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Division of Intramural Research (DIR) Annual Report 2005
This volume documents the research accomplishments and scientific discoveries of the NICHD Division of Intramural Research (DIR) for 2005.
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Division of Intramural Research (DIR) Annual Report 2006
This volume documents the research accomplishments and scientific discoveries of the NICHD Division of Intramural Research (DIR) for 2006.
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Early Childhood Education and School Readiness: Conceptual Models, Constructs, and Measures
On June 17-18, 2002, the NICHD and other agencies convened a multidisciplinary group of experts to discuss the measurement and assessment of learning and development in early childhood and priorities for measures development.
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Emergent and Early Literacy Workshop: Current Status and Research Directions
This workshop sought to bring together researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and university educators to consider the current state of knowledge about emergent and early literacy learning in all young children, including those with disabilities and other literacy learning risks. The goal of the workshop was to discuss the gaps in current knowledge and to inform the national direction of literacy research and practice.
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Endocrinology, Nutrition, and Growth Branch (ENGB), NICHD, Report to the NACHHD Council, January 2005
This scientific report outlines the research intiatives and results of research supported by the Endocrinology, Nutrition, and Growth Branch as of January 2005.
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Endocrinology, Nutrition, and Growth Branch (ENGB), NICHD: Report to the NACHHD Council, 2000
This scientific report outlines the research initiatives and results of research supported by the NICHD Endocrinology, Nutrition, and Growth Branch as of 2000. Please note that the information in this document is no longer current and is for reference only. For this reason, the report is available online only.
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Genetics and Fetal Antecedents of Disease Susceptibility Strategic Plan
This scientific report outlines the overall plan for research supported by the NICHD related to diseases, the disease process, and the role of genes in that process.
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Health Behaviors in School-Age Children (HBSC) 2005/2006 Survey: School Report
This scientific report describes the findings from the 2005-2006 survey of the Health Behavior of School-Age Children (HBSC) project, a World Health Organization cross-national study of adolescent health, health behaviors, and the family, school, and social-environmental contexts for these health behaviors.
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Health Disparities: Bridging the Gap
This scientific report outlines the overall plan for research supported by the NICHD to address disparities in health that result from ethnicity, access to care, and other factors.
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Improving Academic Performance among American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Students: Assessment of Learning and Identification of Learning Disabilities
On March 16-18, 2005, several federal agencies, professional organizations, and associations joined forces to hold a national colloquium to address the educational needs of Native American students. Researchers and educational
practitioners discussed the key issues and challenges for improving educational performance among Native American students, and to begin a creating a blueprint for research and practice.
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Innovations: Future Solutions Now--An NCMRR E-update (Spring-Summer 2007)
This e-update, released electronically by the NICHD National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research, aims to recognize progress and disseminate information about the many innovations made in the field of medical rehabilitation as a result of NICHD funding.
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Innovations: Future Solutions Now-An NCMRR E-Update (Fall-Winter 2005)
This e-update, released electronically by the NICHD National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research, aims to recognize progress and disseminate information about the many innovations made in the field of medical rehabilitation as a result of NICHD funding.
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Innovations: Future Solutions Now--An NCMRR E-update (Summer-Fall 2006)
This e-update, released electronically by the NICHD National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research, aims to recognize progress and disseminate information about the many innovations made in the field of medical rehabilitation as a result of NICHD funding.
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Innovations: Future Solutions Now--An NCMRR E-update (Winter 2007-Spring 2008)
This e-update, released electronically by the NICHD National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research, aims to recognize progress and disseminate information about the many innovations made in the field of medical rehabilitation as a result of NICHD funding.
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Innovations: Future Solutions Now: An NCMRR E-Update (Winter 2008-2009)
This e-update, released electronically by the NICHD National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research, aims to recognize progress and disseminate information about the many innovations made in the field of medical rehabilitation as a result of NICHD funding.
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Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (MRDD) Branch, NICHD, Report to the NACHHD Council, June 2005
This scientific report outlines the research initiatives and results of research supported by the NICHD Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Branch as of 2005.
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Mental Retardation and Disabilities (MRDD) Branch, NICHD: Report to the NACHHD Council, 2001
This scientific report outlines the research initiatives and results of research supported by the NICHD Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Branch as of 2001. Please note that this information is no longer current and is for reference only. For this reason, the report is available online only.
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National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research (NCMRR), NICHD, Report to the NACHHD Council, January 2006
This scientific report outlines the research initiatives and results of research supported by the NICHD National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research (NCMRR) as of 2006.
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National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research (NCMRR), NICHD, Report to the NACHHD Council, September 2001
This scientific report outlines the research initiatives and results of research supported by the NICHD National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research as of 2001. Please note that the information is no longer current and is for reference only. For this reason, this publication is available online only.
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National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Plan on Down Syndrome
This 80-page scientific plan outlines Down syndrome research goals and objectives for all of NIH as defined by the NIH Down Syndrome Working Group.
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National Symposium on Learning Disabilities in English Language Learners (ELL)
The NICHD and two other federal agencies jointly organized a National Symposium on Learning Disabilities in English Language Learners, October 14-15, 2003, with the goal of determining how best to apply knowledge about identifying and assessing learning disabilities in native English-speaking students to the identification and assessment of learning disabilities in ELL students. In addition, symposium participants discussed ways to distinguish between actual learning disabilities and the challenges associated with learning a new language.
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Neuroscience Research Support at the NICHD
This brochure describes the research efforts of NICHD extramural Centers and Branches in the neurosciences.
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NICHD Reading Research Program Summary and Map
The Reading Research Program at the NICHD started shortly after the Institute was founded in 1963. This document provides an overview of the program and identifies its component sites as of 2003.
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Obstetric and Pediatric Pharmacology Branch (OPPB), NICHD, Report to the NACHHD Council, January 2008
This scientific report describes the research and research training supported by the NICHD Obstetric and Pediatric Pharmacology Branch (OPPB) as of January 2008.
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Pediatric, Adolescent, and Maternal AIDS (PAMA) Branch, NICHD: Report to the NACHHD Council, 2003
This scientific report outlines the research initiatives and results of research supported by the NICHD Pediatric, Adolescent, and Maternal AIDS Branch as of 2003. Please note that the information is no longer current and is for reference only. For this reason, this publication is available online only.
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Pediatric, Adolescent, and Maternal AIDS Branch (PAMAB), NICHD, Report to the NACHHD Council, June 2007
This scientific report describes the research and research training supported by the NICHD Pediatric, Adolescent, and Maternal AIDS (PAMA) Branch as of 2007.
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Phenylketonuria (PKU) Screening and Management: Report of the Consensus Development Conference
This scientific report describes existing data (as of 2000) on the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments for PKU, a metabolic disorder that, if left untreated, can lead to irreversible mental retardation.
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Pregnancy and Perinatology Branch (PPB), NICHD, Report to the NACHHD Council, January 2000
This scientific report describes the research and research training supported by the NICHD Pregnancy and Perinatology Branch (PPB) as of 2000. The information in this document is no longer current and is intended for reference only. For this reason, the report is available online only.
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Pregnancy and Perinatology Branch (PPB), NICHD: A Strategic Plan 2005-2010
This scientific report outlines future research directions and possible initiatives for the NICHD Pregnancy and Perinatology Branch for the years 2005 through 2010.
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Pregnancy and Perinatology Branch (PPB), NICHD; Report to the NACHHD Council, June 2004
This scientific report outlines the research initiatives and results of research supported by the NICHD Pregnancy and Perinatology Branch as of 2004.
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Prematurity Research at the NIH
This 14-page report describes research activities related to preterm labor and birth that are funded by the NIH.
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Project Update: New Network on Adolescent Literacy
The NICHD co-sponsored, with multiple federal agencies and professional associations, a series of workshops in 2002 that focused on the important but under-researched area of adolescent literacy. This document describes the workshops and the published research solicitation that encompasses all components of reading and interventions in grades 4 through 12.
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Rehabilitation of Persons with Traumatic Brain Injury: Report of the NIH Consensus Development Conference
This scientific report describes current knowledge (as of 1999) related to traumatic brain injury, defined as brain injury from externally inflicted trauma or injury, that can result in impairment of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial functions.
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Report of a Workshop: Bias in Intervention Research
Whether real or perceived, bias can undermine both the conduct of good research, and the process by which good scientific research is brought to bear in contributing to society and informing policy and programs. In February of 2001, NICHD supported a workshop to address how issues relating to bias affect youth intervention research.
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Report of the National Reading Panel: Teaching Children to Read
This scientific report explains the origin of the National Reading Panel, its congressional charge, and its research strategies and findings.
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Report of the National Reading Panel: Teaching Children to Read: Reports of the Subgroups
This scientific report explains the methodology and scientific research used by the National Reading Panel to evaluate evidence-based reading research, including an executive summary, subgroups' methods, and detailed explanations of research methodology and the results.
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Reproductive Health in the 21st Century Strategic Plan
This scientific report outlines the overall plan for research supported by the NICHD related to reproductive health, including infertility and contraception.
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Reproductive Sciences Branch (RSB), NICHD, Report to the NACHHD Council, September 1998
This scientific report describes research and research training supported by the NICHD Reproductive Sciences Branch as of 1998. Please note that the information in this document is no longer current and is intended for reference only. For this reason, the report is available online only.
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Reproductive Sciences Branch (RSB), NICHD: Report to the NACHHD Council, 2002
This scientific report describes research and research training supported by the NICHD Reproductive Sciences Branch as of 2002. Please note that the information in this document is no longer current and is intended for reference only. For this reason, the report is available online only.
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Reproductive Sciences Branch, NICHD Report to the NACHHD Council, January 2007
This scientific report describes the research and research training supported by the NICHD Reproductive Sciences Branch as of 2007.
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Research Plan for the National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research (NCMRR)
This research plan outlines areas of and directions for research for the NICHD National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research. The plan was developed with the National Advisory Board on Medical Rehabilitation Research in 1993. Please note that much of the information in this plan is outdated and intended for reference only. For this reason, the plan is available online only.
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Review of the Demographic and Behavioral Sciences Branch (DBSB) Population Centers Program 1999
This report summarizes the results of a comprehensive review of the Population Research Centers Program of the Demographic and Behavioral Sciences Branch, NICHD.
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Review of the Population Research Infrastructure Program (PRIP) 2004
This report summarizes the results of an initial evaluation of the Population Research Infrastructure Program (PRIP) of the Demographic and Behavioral Sciences Branch (DBSB), NICHD.
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State of the Science on Autism: Report to the National Institutes of Health
This scientific report outlines existing data (as of 1996) related to autism, including its diagnosis, its symptoms, its treatments, and the research needed to learn more about the disorder.
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Targeting Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) : A Strategic Plan
This scientific report outlines the overall plan for research supported by the NICHD related to SIDS.
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Timing, Intensity, and Duration of Rehabilitation for Hip Fracture and Stroke Workshop Summary
The NICHD National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research convened a workshop on rehabilitation for stroke and hip fracture to discuss key clinical and methodological issues for study (timing, intensity, duration of rehabilitation) and to bring together rehabilitation clinician-investigators, epidemiologists, and policy analysts to discuss the steps necessary to carry out clinical trials that determine optimal therapy schedules.
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Today's Issues #10: Declining Teen Birth Rates
This single-page scientific piece describes demographic research data related to teenagers giving birth.
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Today's Issues #11: Children's Activities, School Achievement, and Well-Being
This single-page scientific piece describes demographic research data related to children's in-school and after-school activities.
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Today's Issues #12: New Legal Immigrants' Background, Skills, and Impact on U.S. Society
This single-page scientific piece describes demographic research data related to legal immigrants to the United States.
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Today's Issues #13: Increased Cohabitation Changing Children's Family Settings
This single-page scientific piece describes demographic research data related to parents who cohabitate, rather than marry, and the impact of the living situation on children.
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Today's Issues #9: Understanding, Nurturing Fatherhood
This single-page scientific piece describes demographic research data related to fathers.
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Todays Issues #8: Adolescent Health
This single-page scientific piece describes demographic research data related to adolescent health and the NICHD Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health.
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Vulvodynia: Toward Understanding a Pain Syndrome
This scientific report outlines existing data and research directions related to vulvodynia, defined as chronic vulvar discomfort.
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Workshop on Children Exposed to Violence: Current Status, Gaps, and Research Priorities
This workshop brought together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to provide perspectives on the current state of knowledge regarding children exposed to violence, and to identify research gaps and promising avenues for future research.
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Workshop Summary: The Role of Genetics in the Health Disparity of Premature Birth and Low Birth Weight Infants
This workshop sought to assist the NICHD in formulating a research agenda to examine the role of genetics as a possible underlying factor in the racial and ethnic health disparity that exists in the incidence of premature birth and low birth weight infants. The objectives of the workshop were to review the research done in this area, identify important research gaps, and suggest various strategies to close these gaps.
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Workshop to Develop an Agenda on Research Settings for Rehabilitation
The NICHD National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services convened a panel of experts to help develop a research agenda on appropriate settings for providing rehabilitation care to patients in six categoriestotal joint replacement, pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation, cancer and transplant rehabilitation, back surgery rehabilitation, hip fracture rehabilitation, and chronic pain.
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