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Exit Notification — Endorsement Disclaimer

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which includes the National Institutes of Health (NIH), cannot attest to the accuracy of a non-federal site. References to any specific commercial products, process, service, manufacturer or company does not constitute HHS endorsement, or recommendation by any HHS employees.

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Information Disclaimer

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It is not NCATS’ intention to provide specific medical advice to users of the NCATS website; instead, the site provides information to help users better understand their health; diagnosed conditions; and current approaches related to treatment, prevention, screening and supportive care. NCATS urges users to consult with a qualified health care professional for diagnosis and answers to personal medical questions.

Intrusion Detection

This site is maintained by the U.S. federal government. It is protected by various provisions of Title 18, U.S. Code. Violations of Title 18 are subject to criminal prosecution in federal court.

For site security purposes and to ensure that this service remains available to all users, we employ software programs to monitor traffic to identify unauthorized attempts to upload or change information, or otherwise cause damage. In the event of authorized law enforcement investigations and pursuant to any required legal process, information from these sources may be used to help identify an individual.