A bionic pancreas system improved blood glucose control in adults with type 1 diabetes better than standard therapy. Studies are now being planned to further assess the system.
Researchers found that shortening the standard 10-day course of antibiotics for young children diagnosed with ear infections didn’t reduce antibiotic resistance or adverse effects.
A sensitive blood test accurately detected variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, an incurable and fatal neurodegenerative disorder. The method could be used to diagnose prion diseases and prevent disease transmission.
December 21, 2016 —
NIH accomplishments in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of human disease. These include a way to restore blood sugar control in type 1 diabetes, food allergy prevention, and an experimental malaria vaccine.
December 21, 2016 —
NIH findings with potential for enhancing human health include advances in ZIka research, gene editing techniques, and diagnosing prostate cancer.
December 21, 2016 —
Noteworthy NIH advances in basic research include an expanded map of the human brain, nanoparticles that convert white fat to calorie-burning brown fat, and a 3-D cell culture model of the placenta.
December 13, 2016 —
Researchers were able to restore recently “set aside” memories. The study provides insight into how the brain may temporarily store information for later recall.
December 13, 2016 —
A study in rhesus monkeys found that social status can cause changes in the immune system that may affect overall health, and that these changes can be reversed.
December 13, 2016 —
Researchers identified a new insecticide for mosquitoes that blocks kidney function. Further research will be needed to assess its impact on humans and beneficial insects.
December 6, 2016 —
Patients who received palliative care during a bone marrow transplant reported a better quality of life and reduced symptoms during hospitalization.
December 6, 2016 —
Researchers decoded the genome of the parasite that causes the skin and eye infection known as river blindness. The findings could lead to improved ways to treat and prevent the disease.
December 6, 2016 —
A targeted gene-replacement technique partially restored vision in blind rats and holds promise as a potential tool for gene therapy.
