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The NIH announces new review criteria for research project applications involving clinical trials (September 21-2017) Additional review questions will be effective for all clinical trial applications for research project grants and cooperative agreements that are submitted for funding consideration for due dates on or after January 25, 2018. For the evaluation of those applications, new questions will be added to the existing review questions, which will not change for research project applications that do not involve clinical trials. Some Program Announcements and Requests for Applications may include FOA-specific questions in addition to those below.

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Es probable que haya oído hablar de la fibromialgia pero que no sepa de qué se trata. La fibromialgia es una enfermedad caracterizada por dolor a largo plazo (crónico) que afecta a 5 millones o más de estadounidenses de 18 años o más. Por razones desconocidas, la mayoría de las personas diagnosticadas con fibromialgia son mujeres, si bien los hombres y los niños también pueden verse afectados. Las personas con determinados trastornos, como la artritis reumatoide o el lupus, también pueden desarrollar fibromialgia, lo que podría afectar el curso de su enfermedad y el tratamiento.

Una cantidad cada vez mayor de personas que quieren ser padres recurren a los tratamientos de infertilidad para tener un bebé. Un nuevo estudio no encontró evidencia de que estos tratamientos causen algún tipo de retraso en el desarrollo. Los hallazgos pueden brindar cierta tranquilidad a los padres preocupados por los riesgos de salud a largo plazo de las terapias para la infertilidad.

Your sense of smell enriches your experience of the world around you. Different scents can change your mood, transport you back to a distant memory, and may even help you bond with loved ones...

Ever tried to eat just one potato chip, or take just one bite of chocolate cake? It may feel impossible. A little nibble triggers an urge to eat more. Some people feel driven to keep eating to the point where the food’s no longer enjoyable. You know the resulting weight gain will harm your health. So why do you keep eating when it’s not in your best interest?

Tratar de obtener un diagnóstico para una enfermedad desconcertante puede ser un proceso largo y frustrante. En el caso de enfermedades raras, dar con el diagnóstico puede llevar años. El Centro de Información sobre Enfermedades Genéticas y Raras (GARD por sus siglas en inglés) brinda información sobre miles de enfermedades raras, así como recursos para ayudar a dar con un diagnóstico y a encontrar los cuidados apropiados. Aprenda más sobre el GARD.

Mashed potatoes and gravy, Grandma’s apple pie, and other holiday favorites can be a joyous part of any celebration. But to feel your best, you know you need to eat in moderation and stay active. How can you avoid temptation when delicious foods and calories abound?....

Sharing scientific data accelerates biomedical research discovery, enhances research rigor and reproducibility, provides accessibility to high-value datasets, and promotes data reuse for future research studies. Under the NIH Data Management & Sharing Policy, investigators are empowered to choose the most appropriate methods for sharing scientific data. Learn more about methods for data sharing and selecting data repositories.