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People With Chronic Back Pain May Be More Sensitive to Unpleasant Sounds
May 26, 2026 - NCATS News
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Study finds people with chronic back pain may be more sensitive to unpleasant sounds, revealing sensory amplification that may be treatable.
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FDA Clears IND for Gene Therapy Candidate to Treat Rare Metabolic Disorder
May 21, 2026 - NCATS News
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MMA-101, an NIH-supported gene therapy for a rare metabolic disorder, has received FDA clearance to begin clinical testing.
Read ArticleGenetic Testing Reduces Risks From Chemotherapy for Gastrointestinal Cancer Patients
August 7, 2025 - Grantee/Partner News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
Genetic Testing Reduces Risks From Chemotherapy for Gastrointestinal Cancer Patients
August 7, 2025 - Grantee/Partner News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
Fentanyl and Other High-Potency Synthetic Opioids Are Changing How Doctors Initiate Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in the Hospital
August 7, 2025 - Grantee/Partner News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
AI Chatbots Can Run With Medical Misinformation, Study Finds, Highlighting the Need for Stronger Safeguards
August 6, 2025 - Grantee/Partner News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
An Organ-on-a-Chip Model of ALS Will Help Uncover Early Disease Characteristics and Find Potential Therapies
August 6, 2025 - NCATS News
- Tissue Chip for Drug Screening
Researchers created a spinal cord chip model of ALS, allowing for more accurate research of this neurodegenerative disease. This model could inform future studies on disease origin and drug screening.
Just Rise: Study Finds Frequent Standing May Boost Heart Health After Menopause
August 5, 2025 - Grantee/Partner News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program