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Opioids Increase the Risk of Pneumonia

March 18, 2019 - NCATS News

  • Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program

NIH-supported research suggests a new danger associated with opioids: They can increase a person’s risk for pneumonia that is severe enough to warrant hospitalization.

CTSA Program Support Kick-Starts Career and Emerging Research on Health Effects of Plastics

February 1, 2019 - NCATS News

  • Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program

An early-career investigator has developed techniques to study how chemicals used in medical devices affect the still-developing hearts of pediatric patients.

CTSA Program Researchers Aim to Improve Health Care from All Sides

January 7, 2019 - NCATS News

  • Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program

A research framework enables the recruitment of hospitalized patients for a wide range of studies to identify optimal care approaches during and after hospitalization. Undergraduate students play an integral role in the research as they recruit patients, conduct follow-up activities, and learn about clinical research.

Last updated on March 31, 2026