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Experimental blood test predicts risk for developing COPD, other severe respiratory diseases
A scientific team supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has created a preclinical blood test to identify adults most likely to develop severe respiratory conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD). The blood test analyzes 32 proteins that scientists determined accurately predicted an adult with an increased...
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Research Feature
A cystic fibrosis cure for all? Gene editing shows promise
Could next-generation gene editing mean a cure for cystic fibrosis (CF)? There's been a lot of advancement on the disease in the last decade, but there are still those living with the disease who get no relief from current treatments - especially those for whom health disparities already exist. Paul McCray, M.D., professor of pediatrics, and...
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Single blood test predicts 30-year cardiovascular disease risks for women
Measuring inflammation and lipids in midlife may support earlier detection, treatment Research supported by the National Institutes of Health has found that measuring two types of fat in the bloodstream along with C-reactive protein (CRP), a marker of inflammation, can predict a woman’s risk for cardiovascular disease decades later. These findings...
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‘Low-intensity’ blood stem cell transplants for sickle cell appear safe for lung health
NIH study finds lung function remained stable or improved in adults after transplant So-called low-intensity blood stem cell transplants, which use milder conditioning agents than standard stem cell transplants, do not appear to damage the lungs and may help improve lung function in some patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), according to a three...
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Upcoming Events
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Global Implementation Science Approaches to Improve Maternal Heart, Lung, Blood, and Sleep Health Outcomes Virtual Workshop
The workshop aims to address the maternal health crisis, particularly focusing on Heart, Lung, Blood, and Sleep (HLBS) disorders affecting pregnant women and mothers in the US and low- and middle-income countries. It seeks to adapt evidence-based practices and promote community engagement to improve maternal health outcomes through reciprocal learning between global and domestic settings.
September 16 - 17 , 2024
Virtual
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET
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Sickle Cell in Focus 2024
The 17th annual Sickle Cell in Focus (SCiF) conference will be held in a hybrid format from September 19th to September 20th, 2024, with in-person attendance held in Kingston, Jamaica and will be co-hosted by NHLBI and The University of West Indies (UWI). This year’s conference will address the multifactorial aspects of sickle cell disease and foster the exchange of the latest scientific and clinical information related to sickle cell disease through innovative seminars and interactive panel debates. Registration is free for all those interested in attending.
September 19 - 20 , 2024
Virtual or in person
8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. CT
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Advancing Nutrition Research to Promote Respiratory Health in Adults
Join the Division of Lung Diseases at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for a two-day virtual workshop, "Advancing Nutrition Research to Promote Respiratory Health in Adults", on September 19th-20th, 2024, from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST. This event will bring together multidisciplinary researchers to discuss the latest science on nutrition and diet in respiratory health, aiming to advance research and improve the prevention and management of chronic respiratory conditions in adults.
September 19 - 20 , 2024
Virtual
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET
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Featured Past Events
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NIH Obesity Research Task Force Symposium: Obesity & Heart Disease
Obesity contributes to diseases of the heart-including atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, arrhythmias, and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction-which often are refractory to treatment. This symposium explores the epidemiology and pathophysiology of obesity-related heart diseases, as well as the role of emerging therapeutics and issues related to prevention, access to treatment, and health equity.
Virtual (webinar)
9:00 am - 3:00 pm (ET)
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NHLBI's Annual Sickle Cell Disease Research Meeting
The NHLBI is hosting the Annual NHLBI Sickle Cell Disease Research Meeting from August 12-14, 2024. This three-day hybrid meeting aims to facilitate discussions around ongoing research and new developments in sickle cell disease, while also offering a platform for participants to network with fellow investigators and NHLBI program staff.
August 12 - 14 , 2024
William H. Natcher Conference Center, building #45
45 Center Drive Bethesda, MD 20892
August 12, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET
August 13, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET
August 14, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET
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Asthma and Your Environment: A Learn More Breathe Better® Webinar
Join the Learn More Breathe Better® program and special guest presenters as we discuss how different environments impact asthma and its management. We will also highlight resources available to use during National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in May and beyond.
Webinar
1:00 p.m. ET
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