Hepatitis B Vaccine Regimen Protects People with HIV
A three-dose course of the hepatitis B vaccine HEPLISAV-B fully protected adults living with HIV who had never been vaccinated against or infected with the hepatitis B virus (HBV), according to study findings from an ongoing NIAID-sponsored phase-3 study.
Do Video Games Improve Cognitive Performance?
A study of nearly 2,000 children found that those who reported playing video games for three hours per day or more performed better on cognitive skills tests involving impulse control and working memory compared to children who had never played video games.
Study Finds Racial Disparities in Heart Failure Treatment
Black adults treated at advanced heart failure centers received potentially life-changing therapies, such as transplants and heart pumps, about half as often as White adults, possibly due to racial bias. The finding comes from a small NIH-supported study.
A 3D Map Reveals DNA Organization Within Human Retina Cells
NEI researchers mapped the organization of human retinal cell chromatin, the fibers that package 3 billion nucleotide-long DNA molecules into compact structures that fit into chromosomes within each cell’s nucleus.
A Better Treatment for Cat Allergies?
An NIH study found an experimental approach added to allergy shots—a standard cat allergy treatment—made it more effective and faster acting, and the benefits persisted for a year after treatment ended.
Bionic Pancreas Improves Type 1 Diabetes Management
A device known as a bionic pancreas, which uses next-generation technology to automatically deliver insulin, was more effective at maintaining blood glucose...
Two Diabetes Drugs Outperformed Others in Clinical Trial
In a large, NIDDK-funded clinical trial comparing commonly used type 2 diabetes medications, researchers found that insulin glargine and liraglutide performed the best of four medications FDA-approved to maintain blood glucose levels in the recommended range.
Heart Medication Shows Potential for Treating Alcohol Use Disorder
A new NIH study has found that a medication for heart problems and high blood pressure may also be effective for treating alcohol use disorder (AUD).
Steroid Treatment May Improve Outcomes in Preterm Infants
Steroid treatment before birth appears to improve survival and reduce complications among extremely preterm infants, according to a recent NIH study funded by NICHD and NCATS.