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Reminiscing May Ease Grief When Caring for People With Dementia
April 22, 2026 - Grantee/Partner News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
Digital Reminiscence App Could Reduce Grief and Improve Relationships Between Dementia Patients and Caregivers
April 22, 2026 - Grantee/Partner News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
Genetics Experts Support Adding Hundreds of Treatable Rare Diseases to Newborn Screening
May 9, 2023 - NCATS News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
A study found that 88% of experts surveyed on rare diseases agreed that DNA testing to reveal treatable genetic disorders should be available for all infants. This additional screening could allow lifesaving treatments to be delivered to babies sooner.
Artificial Intelligence Is Advancing Clinical Research and Data Quality
April 25, 2023 - NCATS News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
- Our Impact on Big Data
NCATS awardees use small business funding and CTSA Program grants to commercialize a customizable natural language processing software. The software captures and analyzes large amounts of data, facilitating improved clinical and biological research.
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.
Novel Peanut Allergy Treatment Shown to be Safe, Effective, and Lasting
February 27, 2023 - Grantee/Partner News
- Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program
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.