Press Releases

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scientist pipetting
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Researchers have identified uric acid as a potential therapy to enhance recovery from acute ischemic stroke using a new method for conducting preclinical animal research.
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MRI scan of a brain with an implanted DBS device.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Using a novel deep brain stimulation (DBS) device capable of recording brain signals, researchers have identified a pattern of brain activity or “biomarker” related to clinical signs of recovery from treatment-resistant depression.
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Brain cross-sections show abnormalities associated with CTE (top) compared to a control (bottom)
Monday, August 28, 2023
Study examined athletes who played contact sports, showed CTE symptoms, and died before age 30.
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Illustration of a single DBS lead implanted into the cerebellum, with nerve fibers extending from the implant region through the thalamus and into the motor cortex.
Monday, August 14, 2023
Early NIH-funded trial is first step towards development of a potential stroke treatment
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Advancing Health Equity in Neurological Disorders HEADWAY graphic
Monday, August 14, 2023
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), part of the National Institutes of Health, released a new strategic plan to identify research opportunities that may help eliminate health disparities and inequities in neurological disorders.
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colored electron micrograph image of immune T cell
Thursday, June 22, 2023
NIH-supported trial first step in developing new approach to treat myasthenia gravis
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African American mother holding child. Logo overlaps image, RECOVER, Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery
Thursday, May 25, 2023
NIH-funded research effort identifies most common symptoms, potential subgroups, and initial symptom-based scoring system – with aim of improving future diagnostics and treatment.
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X-ray image of patient with deep brain stimulation electrodes implanted
Monday, May 22, 2023
For the first time, researchers have recorded pain-related data from inside the brain of individuals with chronic pain disorders caused by stroke or amputation (phantom limb pain).
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Image of a man wearing a CPAP machine while sleeping.
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Among people who have had COVID-19, adults with obstructive sleep apnea were more likely to experience long-term symptoms suggestive of long COVID than those without the sleep disorder, according to a large study supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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cartoon brain with DNA sequences superimposed
Monday, May 8, 2023
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health have identified new genetic risk factors for two types of non-Alzheimer’s dementia.