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	National Institutes of Health - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD): research on fertility, pregnancy, growth, development, and medical rehabilitation for the promotion of all aspects of child health.
		NIH works toward that mission by: conducting research in its own laboratories; supporting the research of non-Federal scientists in universities, medical schools, hospitals, and research institutions throughout the country and abroad; helping in the training of research investigators; and fostering communication of medical and health sciences information.
		National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS): supports and conducts research, both basic and clinical, on the normal and diseased nervous system, fosters the training of investigators in the basic and clinical neurosciences, and seeks better understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of neurological disorders.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/National_Institutes_of_Health (1703 words)

	NIDDK : Health Information : Weight Loss and Control
		National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) is part of the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA.
		The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) established the Weight-control Information Network (WIN) in 1994 to provide the general public, health professionals, the media, and Congress with up-to-date, science-based information on obesity, weight control, physical activity, and related nutritional issues.
		Health professionals, patients, and consumers may order single copies of most Publications free of charge.
	www.niddk.nih.gov /health/nutrit/nutrit.htm (223 words)

	Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Vitamin D
		Data examined were from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) III survey, which interviewed people from randomly selected households all across the U.S. The prevalence of hypovitaminosis D, a term used to describe low blood levels of vitamin D, was 42.4% among African American women and 4.2% among white women.
		The Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine has set the tolerable upper intake level (UL) for vitamin D at 25 μg (1,000 IU) for infants up to 12 months of age and 50 μg (2,000 IU) for children, adults, pregnant, and lactating women [4].
		What are the health risks of too much vitamin D? Vitamin D toxicity can cause nausea, vomiting, poor appetite, constipation, weakness, and weight loss [59].
	ods.od.nih.gov /factsheets/vitamind.asp (5297 words)

	Kidney Disease of Diabetes
		Two such studies, funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) of the National Institutes of Health, are the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) and a trial led by researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School.
		The NIDDK is part of the National Institutes of Health under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
		The National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC) is a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).
	kidney.niddk.nih.gov /kudiseases/pubs/kdd (2298 words)

	Overview and FAQs
		The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research.
		NIH seeks to improve health by conducting research in its own laboratories and by funding the research of other scientists throughout the United States and around the world.
		The NIH, headquartered in a suburb of Washington, D.C., is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, an agency of the Federal Government.
	ugsp.info.nih.gov /exesumfaq.htm (758 words)

	National Library of Medicine - National Institutes of Health
		National Institutes of Health, Health and Human Services
		National Library of Medicine- National Institutes of Health
		Health and drug information for patients, family and friends
	www.nlm.nih.gov (129 words)

	NIH Clinical Center
		NIH dedicated the Mark O. Hatfield Clinical Research Center in ceremonies September 22, 2004.
		NIH researchers conduct more than 1,000 studies at the Clinical Center.
		The Center will provide a unique opportunity forclinicians, scientists, and patients to study and conquer both chronic and acute diseasein the 21st century.
	www.cc.nih.gov (171 words)

	The NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program
		Kenton Swartz in the Laboratory of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
		Abdul Alabi spent his summer at the NIH conducting research on structure-function relationships of a voltage-gated potassium channel, KvAP, by investigating functional and structural determinants of its interaction with venomous spider toxins.
		Abdul conducted the research under the mentorship of Dr.
	ugsp.info.nih.gov (197 words)

	Alzheimer's Disease Information Page: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
		NINDS health-related material is provided for information purposes only and does not necessarily represent endorsement by or an official position of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke or any other Federal agency.
		The National Institute on Aging and the National Institute of Mental Health also support research related to AD
		The nation's leading supporter of biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous system
	www.ninds.nih.gov /disorders/alzheimersdisease/alzheimersdisease.htm (626 words)

	National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
		Welcome to the National Center for Research Resources (NCRR), a component of the National Institutes of Health.
		Electronic submission of NIH grant applications; NIH "Roadmap" initiatives; NIH Neuroscience Blueprint; grant descriptions and funding mechanisms; grant programs, announcements, and notices; application requests, forms, and review; grant policies and guidance
		These resources enable scientific advances in biomedicine that lead to the development of lifesaving drugs, devices, and therapies.
	www.ncrr.nih.gov (242 words)

	Prolactinoma
		The NIDDK is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), one of eight health agencies of the Public Health Service, which is under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
		The Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases Information Service is a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health.
		Prolactinoma was written by Michael O. Thorner, M.B., D.Sc., Kenneth R. Crispell, Professor of Medicine and Chief of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville; and edited by Shereen Ezzat, M.D., Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Toronto.
	www.endocrine.niddk.nih.gov /pubs/prolact/prolact.htm (2070 words)

	National Eye Institute [NEI]
		National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP), Healthy People 2010, THE EYE SITE and other exhibits, vision school curriculum.
		Please send general questions and comments to the NEI Office of Communication, Health Education, and Public Liaison.
		Technical questions about this website can be addressed to the NEI Website Manager.
	www.nei.nih.gov (251 words)

	Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Information Resources, NIAID Fact Sheet
		NIAID is a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
		NIAID supports basic and applied research to prevent, diagnose and treat infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections, influenza, tuberculosis, malaria and illness from potential agents of bioterrorism.
		University-affiliated medical schools may help in locating health care providers who can evaluate symptoms or who can provide an appropriate referral.
	www.niaid.nih.gov /factsheets/cfs.htm (123 words)

	NHLBI Women's Health Initiative (WHI)
		The Women's Health Initiative (WHI) was a major 15-year research program to address the most common causes of death, disability and poor quality of life in postmenopausal women -- cardiovascular disease, cancer, and osteoporosis.
		Registration is required for the WHI Legacy Conference.
	www.nhlbi.nih.gov /whi (276 words)

	Office of Dietary Supplements - HOME
		Health Aspects of Calcium & Magnesium in Drinking Water, April 24-26, 2006
	dietary-supplements.info.nih.gov (41 words)

	Grants - OER Home Page
		NIH Medical & Behavioral Research Grant Policies, Guidelines & Funding Opportunities
	grants.nih.gov /grants/oer.htm (11 words)

	National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Home Page
		National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Home Page
		Two NIH Initiatives Launch Intensive Efforts to Determine Genetic and Environmental Roots of Common Diseases More...
		Meeting Summary: Bone Health and Osteoporosis: Next Steps More...
	www.niams.nih.gov (143 words)

	Health Information - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
		MedlinePlus - a health database maintained by NIH's National Library of Medicine
		Inside - A biannual update on the research, resources, and activities of the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders.
		NIH News in Health - A monthly newsletter containing practical health information based on research conducted either by NIH's own scientists or by our grantees at universities and medical schools around the country.
	health.nih.gov (323 words)

	Research and Training Opportunities at NIH
		NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education
		Coming soon: The National Graduate Student Research Festival application will be available in mid-April.
		The Festival will be held October 12-13 on the NIH campus in Bethesda, MD.
	www.training.nih.gov (73 words)

	Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer - Genetics Home Reference
		NIH Publications - National Institutes of Health (4 links)
		A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine®
		These materials are written for the general public.
	ghr.nlm.nih.gov /condition=hereditarynonpolyposiscolorectalcancer (687 words)

	Combined Health Information Database
		CHID is a bibliographic database produced by agencies of the National Institutes of Health.
		We provide titles, abstracts, availability information, and education resources, as well as links to online versions of government health publications and contact information for national and international rare disease patient support organizations.
		Spanish resources on "depression" in Maternal and Child Health
	chid.nih.gov (90 words)

	National Cancer Institute - www.cancer.gov Home Page
		The Nation's Investment in Cancer Research FY 2007
	www.cancer.gov (8 words)

	NIH ORBD-NRC - Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases
		NIH Office of Research on Women's Health, DHHS Office on Women's Health, and National Institute on Aging.
		with contributions from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institute of
		Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases,
	www.osteo.org (107 words)

	NIHSeniorHealth Health Information for Older Adults
		National Library of Medicine, both part of the
	nihseniorhealth.gov (17 words)

	ClinicalTrials.gov - Information on Clinical Trials and Human Research Studies
		National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
		NIH Health Information - research supported by the National Institutes of Health
		The information provided on ClinicalTrials.gov should be used in conjunction with advice from health care professionals.
	www.clinicaltrials.gov (170 words)

	NIA Home
		February 9, 2006 -- The Alzheimerâ€™s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) -- a project developed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) -- is seeking 800 older adults to participate in a study aimed at identifying biological markers of memory decline and Alzheimerâ€™s disease (AD).
		Information on applying for research or training support, including an overview of the review and funding process.
	www.nia.nih.gov (96 words)

	Obesity - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
		National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
		MedlinePlus - health resources from US government agencies and other credible organizations
		Click here for a list of ongoing clinical trials.
	health.nih.gov /result.asp?disease_id=476 (174 words)

	genome.gov National Human Genome Research Institute
		The National Human Genome Research Institute led the Human Genome Project for the National Institutes of Health, which culminated in the completion of the full human genome sequence in April 2003.
		My Family Health Portrait, the Web-based version of the free family history tool launched by the U.S. Surgeon General's Family History Initiative, is now available in Spanish.
		NHGRI funding is now available for a pilot, public consultation study that will gather societal input for the design of a possible large, U.S.-based longitudinal cohort study on the role of genes and environment in health and disease.
	www.genome.gov (276 words)

	NIH: Grants & Funding Opportunities
		NIH Loan Repayment Programs -- To attract health professionals to careers in clinical, pediatric, health disparity, or contraceptive and infertility research, NIH will repay up to $35,000 per year of your qualified education debt, in exchange for a two-year commitment to a research career.
		Web Pages of NIH Institutes and Centers -- Links to NIH Web sites that may contain funding opportunities and contacts specific to each office.
		NIH Roadmap Initiatives -- Accelerating medical discovery to improve health.
	grants.nih.gov /grants (141 words)

	National Institutes of Health (NIH)
		A-Z index of NIH health resources, clinical trials, MedlinePlus, health hotlines
		U.S. Surgeon General urges Spanish-speaking Americans to know their family health
		The individual organizations that make up the NIH
	www.nih.gov (106 words)

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