News and Events
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News Release
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved two new gene therapies to treat sickle cell disease — one a gene-editing and the other a gene-addition approach. Nearly 100,000 people in the United States — and millions worldwide — have been diagnosed with this painful, life-threatening genetic blood disease. To help explain the historic importance...
NIH-supported study shows better sleep, blood pressure after adenotonsillectomy Surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoids in children with snoring and mild breathing problems during sleep appears to improve their sleep, quality of life, and blood pressure a year after surgery, a clinical trial supported by the National Institutes of Health has...
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News Release
Findings highlight importance of early monitoring and management of hypertension during and after pregnancy Hispanic/Latina women with a history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) – conditions marked by high blood pressure during pregnancy – are more likely to have abnormalities in their heart structure and function decades later when...
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Research Feature
Could we grow a human heart in a dish? It’s not that far-fetched. But before we go there, imagine looking at a blob the size of a sesame seed, rhythmically beating, and knowing it has the potential to unlock key mysteries surrounding the human heart. Scientists are now tapping into new stem cell-based technologies to grow highly complex 3D balls of...
Upcoming Events
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is hosting a two-day virtual workshop titled " Exploring Research Opportunities at the Intersection of Planetary and Cardiovascular Health Virtual Workshop” on Thursday, December 14 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Friday, December 15, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
December
14
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15
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2023
Virtual Workshop Via ZoomGov
Thursday, December 14, 2023
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, December 15, 2023
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 14, 2023
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, December 15, 2023
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Agenda for January 29, 2024 NHLBI Sickle Cell Disease Advisory Committee meeting
TBD
Featured Past Events
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is participating in AHA 2023, the American Heart Association’s 2023 Scientific Sessions. This is the premier global event for advancements in cardiovascular science and medicine.
November
10
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13
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2023
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
1101 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
NHLBI will be sharing information and upcoming plans for the refresh and how you can provide input. During each webinar, NHLBI division and center directors will review research progress. They will also discuss focus areas for the refresh, answer questions, and gather inputs and ideas.
October
30
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November
6
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2023
Virtual Webinar Series
11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET
See full schedule below
11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET
See full schedule below
Join the Learn More Breathe Better® program and special guest presenters as we discuss chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and its impact on rural communities. We will also highlight resources available to use during National COPD Awareness Month in November & beyond.
Virtual (webinar)
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET