National Institutes of Health

NCI Director Updates Cancer Progress

May 06, 2021 at 10:36 am by Staff

In April, National Cancer Institute Director Norman E. "Ned" Sharpless, MD, FAACR, addressed the virtual attendees of the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeti.... Read More

Alexander Advocates for Permanent Telehealth Policy Changes

Jul 08, 2020 at 04:18 pm by Staff

In June, Senate Health Committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) said at least two of the most important temporary changes in federal policy made to ease telehealth access.... Read More

All of Us Looks to Improve Care for Each of Us

Jul 08, 2020 at 01:55 pm by Staff

NIH Precision Medicine Project is Changing the Research Landscape Historically, medicine has been a 'one size fits all' proposition. It's only been in the last few decades, as.... Read More

Bipartisan Group of Senate Health Committee Members Introduce Bill to Spur Development of New Non-Addictive Painkiller

Feb 16, 2018 at 12:02 am by Staff

WASHINGTON, February 8 -- Senate Health Committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and HELP committee members Todd Young (R-Ind.), a.... Read More

Study Highlights Higher Death Rate for Young People Experiencing an Incident Episode of Psychosis

May 08, 2017 at 10:26 am by Staff

A study published last month in the journal Schizophrenia Bulletin found the death rate in young people during the year following a first episode psychosis incidence was much.... Read More