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Dr. Francis S. Collins Director NIH

NIH awards aim to understand molecular changes during physical activity

Press Release | December 13, 2016
Dr. Francis S. Collins Director NIH

HHS takes steps to provide more information about clinical trials to the public

Press Release | September 16, 2016
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NIH review finds nondrug approaches effective for treatment of common pain cond…

Press Release | September 1, 2016
The just-discovered otulipenia is a rare and sometimes lethal inflammatory disease that causes fever skin rashes diarrhea and joint pain in young children.

NIH researchers discover otulipenia, a new inflammatory disease

Press Release | August 22, 2016
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Rapid-Response Immune Cells are Fully Prepared Before Invasion Strikes

Press Release | May 5, 2016
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Publication highlights release of muscular dystrophy action plan

Press Release | April 7, 2016
NIAMS director Dr. Stephen Katz (third from r) and deputy director Dr. Robert Carter (third from l) welcome new members to the institute’s council. Pictured are (from l) Dr. Stephen Tapscott Magdalena Castro-Lewis William Mulvihill and Dr. Ethan Lerner.

NIAMS advisory council welcomes four new members

Press Release | February 23, 2016
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