Science News: Nerves feel the itch | Craniofacial research symposium

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Nerve Cells that Feel the Itch Immune cells turn on itch sensory pathway NIDCR • April 30, 2019 Save the Date: Craniofacial Research Symposium On Monday, May 6, NIDCR will host a symposium, "Looking Back and Facing the Future: From NIDR to NIDCR" Learn more.   Dental Researchers Get at Root Causes of Cancer Patients' Mouth Sores University of Connecticut • April 25, 2019 An Army of Microrobots Can Wipe out Dental Plaque University of Pennsylvania • April 24, 2019 Calcium Deficiency in Cells Due to ORAI1 Gene Mutation Leads to Damaged Tooth Enamel New York University • April 23, 2019

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Based on the NIH health information topics you requested to receive information about, we thought you'd be interested in this story from the NIH Director's Blog. Personalized Combination Therapies Yield Better Cancer Outcomes Posted on April 30th, 2019 by Dr. Francis Collins Gratifying progress has been made recently in an emerging area of cancer medicine called precision oncology. It's a bold attempt to target treatment to the very genes and molecules driving a cancer, aiming to slow or even halt its growth. But there's always more to learn, and now comes evidence... Read More ... Follow Dr. Collins on Twitter Get posts via RSS Feed Update Your E-mail Address | Add Subscriptions | Unsubscribe If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. For all other inquiries about NIH programs and activities, please contact Ask NIH. Before writing, please view our Frequently Asked Questions page, our Health Information page, or Search our website. This service is provided to you by the National Institutes of Health. NIH…Turning Discovery Into Health®      This email was sent to myhcistech.healthnews360@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Institutes of Health (NIH) · 9000 Rockville Pike · Bethesda MD 20892 · 301-496-4000 / TTY 301-402-9612

Gene therapy for immune disorder | Fixing damaged hearts | Ketamine and depression

Gene therapy reverses rare immune disorder; injected liquid forms a gel in damaged heart; and how ketamine relieves symptoms of depression.

April 30, 2019 Edition Gene therapy reverses rare immune disorder Eight infants with a rare genetic disorder had their immune systems repaired by a new gene therapy approach. Injected liquid forms a gel in damaged heart In an animal study, a liquid biomaterial transformed into a gel at the site of damage after a heart attack. The findings could lead to new approaches for treating damaged tissues. How ketamine relieves symptoms of depression Researchers uncovered how the fast-acting antidepressant ketamine's effects are sustained over time. The insights may help guide the development of future treatments for mood disorders. Popular Stories Eating red meat daily triples heart disease-related chemical Prescribing healthy foods could bring cost-effective benefits Supportive parenting can reduce child's anxiety Drug helps people with rare chronic immune disorders Drug mimics human antibody against flu Connect with Us Facebook RSS Feed Update Your E-mail Address | Add Subscriptions | Unsubscribe If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. For all other inquiries about NIH programs and activities, please contact Ask NIH. Before writing, please view our Frequently Asked Questions page, our Health Information page, or Search our website. This service is provided to you by the National Institutes of Health. NIH…Turning Discovery Into Health®      This email was sent to myhcistech.healthnews360@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Institutes of Health (NIH) · 9000 Rockville Pike · Bethesda MD 20892 · 301-496-4000 / TTY 301-402-9612

NINR News and Notes Digest: April 2019

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. April 30, 2019 NINR News & Notes News & Notes is NINR's online newsletter, providing the latest nursing science discoveries, funding and training opportunities, and news about our events and initiatives. NINR Acting Director Dr. Cashion Addresses K Scholars NINR Acting Director Dr. Ann K. Cashion spoke to NINR-supported early-career scholars who have K-level NIH funding at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Research Career ("K") Development Workshop. Future of Nursing 2020–2030 Meeting Dr. Ann Cashion was one of several nursing organization leaders invited to present comments at the public session for the Committee on the Future of Nursing. Events May 6 From Data to Discoveries: Creating a Research Program for All of Us      May 20 Join Us for the 98th Meeting of the National Advisory Council for Nursing Research Video Now Available - Dr. Eun-Ok Im Presents: "Midlife Women's Health: Using Technology to Enhance Research and Eliminate Disparities."  Research Highlights Microbiome Study Identifies Possible Causes and Protectors Against Preterm Birth Scientists funded by NINR recently published the study in Nature Communications. Staff News Dr. Gill Contributes to Report on Disability Determination for Traumatic Brain Injury The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has released the report of its congressionally mandated Committee on VA Examinations for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).  Dr. Henderson Selected as Future Leader of the American Gastroenterological Association Dr. Henderson is the first nurse scientist to be selected to this program. Job Opportunities NINR Seeking Director, Division of Extramural Science Programs Are you an exceptional candidate who can provide leadership to one of the preeminent institutes for nursing research in the world? To view or modify your subscription preferences or unsubscribe entirely, please visit the Subscriber Preferences Page. Our mailing address is: 31 Center Drive, Room 5B03 Bethesda, MD 20892-2178

 

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Nationwide essay contest challenges high schoolers to be frank about mental health Multiple winners to be awarded by NIH and the Calvin J. Li Memorial Foundation The National Institutes of Health is inviting students ages 16 to 18 years old to participate in the "Speaking Up About Mental Health!" essay contest. Essays should explore ways to address the stigma and social barriers that adolescents from racial and ethnic minority populations may face when seeking mental health treatment.  The deadline for entries is May 31, 2019.    Learn more   Questions? Contact Us STAY CONNECTED: SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Help  |  Subscribe to DSIR Portfolio Snapshots     This email was sent to myhcistech.healthnews360@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Institute of Mental Health · 6001 Executive Boulevard · Bethesda, MD 20892-9663 · 1-866-615-6464

Crisis and suicide prevention services struggle with demand after celebrity suicides NIH study identifies importance of support for critical suicide prevention services The United States may lack the resources needed to meet increases in demand for suicide prevention services that occur after celebrity suicides, according to a recent study of crisis mental health services. The study highlights the need for suicide prevention hotlines to procure additional funds, allocate existing funds more efficiently, and develop contingency plans to accommodate increases in call volumes, particularly for the first two days after a celebrity suicide.   Read the full release   Questions? Contact Us STAY CONNECTED: SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Help  |  Subscribe to DSIR Portfolio Snapshots     This email was sent to myhcistech.healthnews360@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Institute of Mental Health · 6001 Executive Boulevard · Bethesda, MD 20892-9663 · 1-866-615-6464