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NCATS Stories
A New Algorithm Helps Track Calories Burned for People With Obesity
December 1, 2025 - NCATS News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
Researchers supported by NIH created a free, open-source smartwatch algorithm that more accurately tracks calories burned by people with obesity.
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Pre-Birth Exposure to Forever Chemicals May Harm the Immune System
September 23, 2025 - NCATS News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
A study following mother–baby pairs found that high exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) during pregnancy can harm babies’ developing immune systems and may weaken their responses to vaccines.
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The Shift to Precision Medicine in Myasthenia Gravis
November 17, 2025 - Grantee/Partner News
- Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN)
A Future Beyond Animal Testing: Why ORIVA Matters and How Computational Models Bridge the Gap
November 14, 2025 - Grantee/Partner News
- Tissue Chip for Drug Screening
How Can AI Sentiment Analysis Apply to Complex Medical Diagnoses?
November 13, 2025 - Grantee/Partner News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
Upcoming Events
Rare Disease Day at NIH 2026
February 27, 2026 - Meeting
Save the date for Rare Disease Day at NIH 2026, which will be held on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. EST. Registration and agenda information will be available soon!
Publications
Browse a listing of peer-reviewed scientific publications that feature research supported by NCATS programs and initiatives.
The Effects of Psychological Treatments for Chronic Pain on Reducing Opioid Use in People at Risk for Opioid Misuse: A Randomized Feasibility Trial
Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program - January 1, 2026 - Pain Practice
Read PublicationA Predictive Tool to Forecast the Model for End-Stage Liver Disease Score: The “MELDPredict” Tool
Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program - December 30, 2025 - Journal of Medical Artificial Intelligence
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