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For National Birth Defects Prevention Month, Dr. Catherine Spong calls attention to the ongoing needs of Zika-affected families and for the enhancement and expansion of research efforts to monitor the virus’s effects on childhood into young adulthood.
(Posted: 1/10/2017)
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NICHD had a very productive year in 2016. Staff responded quickly to Zika virus and led the effort to develop the NIH Research Plan on Rehabilitation. The following snapshots are examples of the many advances made possible by NICHD this year.
(Posted: 12/13/2016)
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NICHD Director Dr. Diana Bianchi shares some thoughts about joining NICHD.
(Posted: 11/7/2016)
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NICHD joins other NIH Institutes in supporting a study that will collect brain imaging and other data to better understand teen behavior.
(Posted: 10/27/2016)
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Clinical research occurs in many formats and can involve anyone. Learn how you can participate and contribute to medical advances.
(Posted: 9/27/2016)
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NICHD conducts and supports research to understand and ultimately treat adrenal gland disorders. Read how families and NICHD researchers work together to advance knowledge about these conditions.
(Posted: 9/14/2016)
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NICHD investigates development throughout the entire life process, including fetal development and early childhood. This infographic describes what research so far has shown about Zika's impact on the developing brain.
(Posted: 8/25/2016)
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NICHD's Nahida Chakhtoura, M.D., recently returned from Puerto Rico after visiting with NICHD-supported researchers who are studying Zika in pregnancy and fetal development. Read more about her trip, the research, and the women she met.
(Posted: 8/11/2016)
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Read a selection of past Spotlights featuring the stories of kids and adults whose lives have been enhanced by NICHD-supported research through new treatments, improved patient engagement, and new prevention and intervention campaigns.
(Posted: 8/1/2016)
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Check out the new “Developing Lifelong Learners” animated videos, with tips for parents on how to build their child’s math, language, and reading skills. The series features advice from early learning experts at NICHD.
(Posted: 6/30/2016)
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Breastfeeding can help optimize your newborn’s health. But challenging circumstances can often bring breastfeeding to a halt. Achieving the recommended 6 months of exclusive breastfeeding for baby often requires a broad network of support from your partner, family, providers, community, and workplace. Read more about common challenges and resources that can help you overcome them.
(Posted: 6/27/2016)
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When Adrienne Griffen gave birth 15 years ago, she faced challenges getting help with feelings of anxiety and anger, as well as difficulty caring for her newborn. It was more than baby blues; Griffen was experiencing postpartum depression. She has since turned her experience into an opportunity to help others. Her story, shared by many, underscores the importance of a new initiative by NICHD and partner organizations to raise awareness about depression and anxiety around pregnancy: Moms’ Mental Health Matters.
(Posted: 5/24/2016)
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NICHD Acting Director, Catherine Y. Spong, M.D., an OB/GYN and high-risk pregnancy expert, discusses the challenges of Zika virus, particularly its potential effects on pregnancy and the developing fetus.
(Posted: 4/21/2016)
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NICHD grantee Dr. Amy Wetherby is developing online tools to help doctors and families identify typical child development and possible early signs of autism.
(Posted: 4/14/2016)
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In 2015, Dr. Maggie Brewinski Isaacs deployed to West Africa with the U.S. Public Health Service to support the international public health response against Ebola. Her experience there revealed new research opportunities to improve care for infants, children, and pregnant women.
(Posted: 4/4/2016)
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NICHD-funded research explores the widespread and complex problem of youth violence.
(Posted: 3/15/2016)
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To help reduce bullying at school and online, NICHD joins service organizations to adapt and share a new resource: “Bullying: Be More Than a Bystander.” Read more about this initiative.
(Posted: 3/1/2016)
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Watch the following video to learn how NICHD research helps families with Niemann-Pick disease type C (NPC). NPC is a rare childhood disease that gradually impairs brain function and movement.
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(Posted: 2/19/2016)
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If you have a rare disease, it can be hard to find help. If you study a rare disease, it can be hard to find funding and research participants. Read how one mother’s struggle to get help for her daughter led her to a community of rare disease researchers.
(Posted: 2/19/2016)
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NICHD supports research on rare diseases to gain insights into their causes, characterize their effects, and improve diagnosis and treatment. Here’s a round-up of some of our recent scientific advances in recognition of Rare Disease Day.
(Posted: 2/1/2016)
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