Markers in Blood Can Help Identify Risk for Complications After Mild TBI
Molecules released into the blood following mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) may be indicators of neuronal damage associated with conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression.
Very Low-Dose Avastin Effective for Preventing Blindness in Preterm Infants
Babies born prematurely who require treatment to prevent blindness from retinopathy of prematurity could be treated with a dose of Avastin (bevacizumab) that is a fraction of the dose commonly used for ROP currently.
Study Links Early Sleep Problems to Autism Diagnosis Among At-Risk Children
A study suggests that sleep problems among children who have a sibling with autism spectrum disorder may further raise the likelihood of an ASD diagnosis, compared to at-risk children who do not have difficulty sleeping.
Repurposed Drug Helps Obese Mice Lose Weight
An experiment in mice using disulfiram, which has been used to treat alcohol-use disorder for more than 50 years, normalized body weight and reversed metabolic damage in obese middle-age mice of both sexes.
Drug to Treat Alcohol Use Disorder Shows Promise Among Drinkers with High Stress
A new medication that targets part of the brain’s stress system may help reduce alcohol use in people with alcohol use disorder (AUD).
Targeting Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors May Be Important Across a Lifetime
New findings suggest that all adults, including those over 65, should be mindful of risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
Mutation May Explain Why Some Get More Severe RSV Disease
A mutation in the gene of a white blood cell protein contributes to the severity of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection.
NIH Begins Testing Investigational Zika Vaccine in Humans
NIAID has launched a clinical trial of a vaccine candidate intended to prevent Zika virus infection. The study will evaluate the vaccine’s safety and ability to generate an immune system response.
Study Supports Surgery for Myasthenia Gravis
In a global study of myasthenia gravis, researchers found that surgical removal of an organ called the thymus reduced patients’ weakness and their need for immunosuppressive drugs.