National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences

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An NIH-funded training program uses a driving simulator and eye-tracking technology to help teens with ADHD become safer drivers.
November 21, 2023

Exploring ADHD…with science!

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects millions of people worldwide. We know more about ADHD than we used to, but there’s...

NIH Research, ADHD
Research can be a source of hope for people with invisible diseases.
March 24, 2022

When there’s research, there’s hope

The first sign Meredith Winchell noticed was trouble breathing. At the time, she worked as an analyst at NIH. First,...

Rare Diseases

Telehealth makes it easier for some people with rare diseases to access medical care.
March 22, 2022

COVID-19 makes living with a rare disease even harder

Ongoing uncertainty, being alone, and not being able to get treatment. In many ways, the widespread challenges the COVID-19 pandemic...

Rare Diseases, COVID-19
Rare Disease Day at NIH 2022
February 25, 2022

Virtual Rare Disease Day at NIH 2022

In the United States, diseases that each affect less than 200,000 people are called “rare diseases.” There are about 7,000 – 10,000...

Rare Diseases

Teaching parents better ways to help children with anxiety disorders may be as helpful as child therapy.
November 26, 2019

To help an anxious child, start with their parents

The best way to help children with an anxiety disorder may be to help their parents first, a new NIH-funded...

Anxiety