The NHLBI Update | October 2024
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Cancer Drug May Help Treat a Rare Bleeding Disorder
An NIH-funded clinical trial shows that pomalidomide, a drug used to treat bone marrow cancer, is safe and effective in treating hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia.
NHLBI to Host COPD Community Workshop
Register now for the Advancing the COPD National Action Plan: Progress and Priorities event on Nov. 15. Participants will explore progress, challenges, and opportunities and commit to actions that can improve the lives of those with COPD.
Metformin May Reduce Long COVID Risk for Adults with Diabetes
An NIH-funded study found that adults who take metformin to treat type 2 diabetes have a lower risk of developing Long COVID compared to those who take other diabetes drugs.
Show Your Heart Some TLC
Your Guide to Lowering Cholesterol with Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) can help you learn how to lower high cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease.
COPD: Protect Your Lungs for Life
Get ready for National COPD Awareness Month in November with Learn More Breathe Better? resources that encourage people to protect their lungs from COPD across their lifespan.
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Clinical Trial Facts for People with Blood Diseases & Disorders
Share this fact sheet to help people learn more about clinical studies and how the studies help find safe, effective ways to prevent, detect, or treat blood diseases and disorders.
Good Sleep Protects Your Health
Do you know the difference between sleep needed to feel awake and sleep needed to be healthy? Read tips for getting a good night’s sleep and learn why it matters.
RECOVER Adult Data Available for Ancillary Studies
The RECOVER Initiative has collected more than 850,000 biological samples and more than 35 million data points on adults. Researchers can now apply to access this unmatched collection for ancillary studies.
New NHLBI LinkedIn Pages on Heart, Lung, Blood, Sleep, and Implementation Science
Check out NHLBI’s new LinkedIn Showcase Pages highlighting the latest news, events, funding/training opportunities, and more.
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