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Study Identifies Protein Signature That Could Help Detect Advanced Fibrosis in Liver Disease
October 9, 2026 - Grantee/Partner News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
Could Quitting Ultra-Processed Food Boost Your Mental Health?
October 1, 2026 - Media Coverage
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
Rural Hospital Closures Fuel Rising Demand and Costs at Nearby Hospitals
March 7, 2023 - NCATS News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
CTSA Program–supported research reveals that rural hospital closures nationwide put a strain on the financial and staffing resources of surrounding hospitals, which may further jeopardize access to health care in rural communities.
Analysis Reveals Nationwide Spread of Three Historically Regional and Potentially Life-Threatening Fungal Infections
February 17, 2023 - NCATS News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
CTSA Program–supported research found that three fungal infections spread outside their usual regions and now appear in at least half of the United States. These findings could speed recognition and treatment outside typical areas of infection.
NIH RECOVER Research Identifies Potential Long COVID Disparities
February 16, 2023 - NCATS News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
NIH-supported studies show variations in symptoms and diagnostic experiences among different racial and ethnic groups.
Efficient Registry Approach Powers Practice-Shaping Infant Heart Surgery Trial
December 2, 2022 - NCATS News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
A clinical trial of 1,200 infants undergoing congenital heart disease surgery found that an anti-inflammatory steroid did not perform better than a placebo at reducing risk of severe outcomes, except for some subgroups of infants.
NIH-Supported Study Finds Racial Disparities in Advanced Heart Failure Treatment
October 19, 2022 - NCATS News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
White adults were twice as likely as Black adults to receive mechanical heart pumps or heart transplants.
Previous Common Colds Could Boost Risks of More Severe COVID-19
September 29, 2022 - NCATS News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
Having a common cold caused by seasonal coronaviruses may cause immune distraction, making some people’s immune systems respond less effectively to SARS-CoV-2 infection and increase their risk of more severe COVID-19.