Category: News

Press Release: BU Researchers Studying the Link between the Brain’s Extracellular Matrix and Diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Schizophrenia 

New avenues for treatment may be uncovered (Boston)—The extracellular matrix (ECM) of the brain is a large network of proteins and other molecules that surround, support and give structure to cells and tissues, while playing an important role in cell growth, movement and other functions. The ECM also is involved in the neuropathophysiology of disorders […]

Press Release: Artificial Intelligence for Diagnosing Dementia as Accurate as Clinicians who Specialize in Treating Neurologic Diseases

New study has broad implications for the treatment of AD and related dementias (Boston)—Advances in public health during the past few decades mean that more people worldwide are living into old age. As a result, there is a significant increase in the global burden of diseases commonly associated with aging, including dementia, especially Alzheimer’s disease. […]

Press Release: Virtual Reality Useful in Addressing Social Determinants of Health

Technology bridges gaps in inter-professional training despite physical barriers (Boston)—Virtual Reality (VR) (computer-generated environment with scenes and objects that appear to be real making the user feel they are immersed in their surroundings), is not just fun and games any more. Applications include entertainment, military training, business and education. In medicine, VR technology allows educators […]

Press Release: Relationship Between ALS Disease Patterns, Microscopic Changes in Brain, Spinal Cord Identified

Further study may assist researchers in IDing subgroups for treatments in clinical trials (Boston)— Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative motor neuron disease that affects cells in the brain and/or spinal cord that control muscles. Individuals with ALS may experience muscle weakness or stiffness, and over time lose their ability to move, speak, […]

Promoting Equitable Access to Language Services in Health and Human Services

The Office of Minority Health (OMH) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services administers grant programs to support projects that implement innovative models to improve minority health and reduce health disparities. OMH has released the following funding opportunity announcement for which applications are now being accepted: Announcement Number: MP-CPI-22-005 Opportunity Title: Promoting Equitable […]

Community-Driven Approaches to Address Factors Contributing to Structural Racism in Public Health

The Office of Minority Health (OMH) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services administers grant programs to support projects that implement innovative models to improve minority health and reduce health disparities. OMH has released the following funding opportunity announcement (FOA) for which applications are now being accepted: Opportunity Title: Community-Driven Approaches to Address […]

Current Funding Opportunities Update

Limited Competition for the Continuation of HiLo: Pragmatic Trial of Higher versus Lower Serum Phosphate Targets in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis Clinical Centers (UH3- Clinical Trial Required) 06/08/2022 01:34 PM EDT This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) invites a renewal application from UH3 DK118748 supported by RFA-RM-16-019. This FOA will support the continuation and completion of HiLo: […]

FOA: Promoting Equitable Access to Language Services in Health and Human Services

The Office of Minority Health (OMH) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services administers grant programs to support projects that implement innovative models to improve minority health and reduce health disparities. OMH has released the following funding opportunity announcement (FOA) for which applications are now being accepted: Announcement Number: MP-CPI-22-005 Opportunity Title: Promoting […]