Blood-Based Biomarkers Can Detect Alzheimer’s 10 Years Before Disease Onset
A new study shows that a protein called glial fibrillary acidic protein is a possible biomarker for very early stages of Alzheimer’s.
Study Links Persistent Tumor Mutation with Therapeutic Response to Immunotherapy Schedule
Investigators have found that a subset of mutations within the overall tumor mutation burden are less likely to be edited out as cancer evolves.
CDC Adds COVID-19 Vaccine to Its Routine Immunization Schedule
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its schedule of recommended immunizations to include COVID-19 shots and boosters for children, adolescents and adults.
NIH Provides $5.3 Million Grant to Study Down Syndrome
The first clinical trial for Down syndrome regression disorder is being funded by a five-year $5.3 million grant.
HHS Issues Bulletin to Highlight Online Tracking Technology Obligations Under HIPAA Rules
The Office for Civil Rights issued a bulletin to highlight the obligations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 on covered entities and business associates when using online tracking technologies.
$245 Million Awarded by HHS to Support Youth Mental Health
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded nearly $245 million in Bipartisan Safer Communities Act funding to support the integration of mental health training into the training of primary care clinicians.
HHS Invests $13 Million to Grow and Strengthen the Nursing Workforce
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $13 million to bolster nursing education and training to grow the nursing workforce and improve access to nursing education.
Post-AMI Infusion of Human Apolipoprotein A-1 (CSL112) Strongly Boosts Impaired Cholesterol Efflux Capacity
Infusion of CSL112, an investigational human plasma-derived apolipoprotein A-1 formulated with phosphatidylcholine, rapidly and strongly elevates impaired cholesterol efflux capacity following acute myocardial infarction.
IVIG May Improve Survival in Patients with Acute Exacerbation of Fibrotic Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia
Investigators have found that intravenous immune globulin may have a positive effect on acute exacerbation of fibrotic idiopathic interstitial pneumonias.
HHS Releases New Reports on Positive Impact of Inflation Reduction Act on Prescription Drug Prices
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released two new reports that illustrate the urgency of addressing skyrocketing prescription drug costs in the U.S.