Strategic Action Plan and Program to Assist Health Professionals (Bill S. 1702)
The United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) has introduced S.1702, as of 05/19/2021: A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop and implement a national strategic action plan and program…
COVID-19 Community Impact: Policy Reformation [Healthcare Worker Stories]
The Committee on Ways and Means is the oldest committee of the United States Congress, and is the chief tax-writing committee in the House of Representatives. The Committee derives a large share of its jurisdiction from Article I, Section VII…
Final Rule to Erode Anti-Discrimination Protections Under the ACA Condemned by House Health Leadership
In Light of the Supreme Court’s Decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, House Leaders Reiterate Call for HHS to Immediately Rescind Discriminatory Rule View Official Press Release (click here)
Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Full Committee Hearing: Reauthorizing the Higher Education Act
The evolving global economy and the need for a highly skilled workforce create new challenges for U.S. workers. The HELP Committee is ensuring the U.S. workforce is prepared to meet the challenges of the 21st Century through a lifetime of…

Making Microprotein Discoveries With Alan Saghatelian November 29, 2023
Alan Saghatelian, Ph.D., has shown that microproteins, which were previously thought to be too short to have functions, play roles in vital processes.
Chrissa Chverchko
What Is Antibiotic Resistance? November 22, 2023
More and more bacteria are developing the ability to fend off antibiotics. Learn how they do this and how you can help prevent it.
Chrissa Chverchko
Curiosity-Driven Science: Q&A With Saad Bhamla November 15, 2023
Saad Bhamla, Ph.D., describes himself as a curiosity-driven biophysicist. He explores topics like how insects pee and creates frugal technology.
Chrissa Chverchko
Quiz: Do You Know Pharmacology Facts? November 13, 2023
Learn about areas of pharmacology NIGMS-funded researchers study and put your pharmacology facts to the test in this quiz.
Chrissa Chverchko
Spotlighting SEPA for National STEM Day November 8, 2023
For National STEM Day 2023, we’re looking back at Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) projects and resources we’ve recently featured.
Chrissa Chverchko
Why Do Cells Die? November 1, 2023
Cells throughout the body age and die as a part of their normal life cycle. This process is important for keeping our bodies healthy.
Chrissa Chverchko
Understanding RNA-Modifying Enzymes: Q&A With Jeffrey Mugridge October 25, 2023
Jeffrey Mugridge, Ph.D., studies enzymes that add or remove modifications on RNA molecules to change their stability or shape
Chrissa Chverchko

Telemedicine with special focus on allergic diseases and asthma-Status 2022: An EAACI position paper December 2, 2023
Efficacious, effective and efficient communication between healthcare professionals (HCP) and patients is essential to achieve a successful therapeutic alliance. Telemedicine (TM) has been used for decades but during the COVID-19 pandemic its use has become widespread. This position paper aims to describe the terminology and most important forms of TM among HCP and patients and […]
Proinflammatory cytokines driving cardiotoxicity in Covid-19 December 2, 2023
CONCLUSION: These results provide direct evidence that inflammatory cytokines are at least in part responsible for the cardiovascular damage seen in COVID-19 and characterise the downstream activated pathways in human cardiomyocytes. The serum signature of patients with severe disease indicates possible targets for therapeutic intervention.
The Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Receipt of Needed Medical Care and At-Home Support among U.S. Households Receiving Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance on the Basis of Disability December 2, 2023
More than 8.1 million Americans with disabilities qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Individuals with disabilities were particularly vulnerable to COVID-19, which may have altered individual and household behavior. Research on the impact of COVID-19 on individuals with disabilities and their families remains limited. Authors analyzed 2020 National Health […]
Sex-Specific Total Testosterone and Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate Status in Noncritically Ill Hospitalized Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019: A Cross-Sectional Study December 2, 2023
CONCLUSION: In noncritical COVID-19 patients, substantial gender variations in TT and DHEAS were detected and correlated with severity markers in males.
The effects of low-level laser therapy on severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection in HEK293/ACE2 cells December 2, 2023
SARS-CoV-2 is a threat to public health due to its ability to undergo crucial mutations, increasing its infectivity and decreasing the vaccine's effectiveness. There is a need to find and introduce alternative and effective methods of controlling SARS-CoV-2. LLLT treats diseases by exposing cells or tissues to low levels of red and near-infrared light. The […]

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Strategic Action Plan and Program to Assist Health Professionals (Bill S. 1702)

COVID-19 Community Impact: Policy Reformation [Healthcare Worker Stories]

Final Rule to Erode Anti-Discrimination Protections Under the ACA Condemned by House Health Leadership

Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Full Committee Hearing: Reauthorizing the Higher Education Act

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