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Archived Press Releases

TitleDate
NIH Study: Markers in Blood Can Help Identify Risk for Complications After Mild TBIMay 2020
NIH to Launch Symptom Science CenterJune 2019
NINR Scientist Selected as Lasker Clinical Research ScholarJune 2019
NINR Welcomes New Members to Advisory CouncilMay 2019
NINR Welcomes New Members to Advisory CouncilSeptember 2018
NINR Welcomes New Members to Advisory CouncilSeptember 2017
NIH to hold summit on caregivingJuly 2017
NIH to hold symposium on symptom science researchApril 2017
NIH Study: Biomarker in Blood May Help Predict Recovery Time for Sports ConcussionsJanuary 2017
Strategic plan sets priorities, research direction for nursing scienceSeptember 2016
Scientific Symposium, New Strategic Plan Mark National Institute of Nursing Research’s 30th AnniversarySeptember 2016
NINR Welcomes Four New Members to National Advisory Council for Nursing ResearchMay 2016
NIH resources to help families navigate pediatric palliative careMay 2016
NIH funds development of robots to improve health, quality of lifeDecember 2015
New Pediatric Palliative Care Publication for Spanish-speaking FamiliesNovember 2015
NINR commemorates 30th anniversary with “Advancing Science, Improving Lives” scientific symposiumOctober 2015
Key protein found to have role in long-term complications from traumatic brain injuryAugust 2015
New NIH brochure highlights the value of palliative care for children living with serious illnessesJuly 2015
NINR welcomes four new members to the National Advisory Council for Nursing ResearchMay 2015
Promoting maternal interaction improves growth, weight gain in preemiesMarch 2015
NINR welcomes three new members to the National Advisory Council for Nursing ResearchMay 2014
NIHSeniorHealth.gov offers comprehensive information on end of lifeMarch 2014
Nurse staffing and education linked to reduced patient mortalityFebruary 2014
NIH makes palliative care more attainable for pediatric patients and their familiesJanuary 2014
Lifestyle intervention improves high schoolers' health, social skills, gradesSeptember 2013
NINR welcomes five new members to the National Advisory Council for Nursing ResearchMay 2013
Study shows unassisted method works best to restore independent breathing in patients on ventilatorsJanuary 2013
NINR welcomes five new members to the National Advisory Council for Nursing ResearchMay 2012
New NIH brochure educates Hispanics suffering from the symptoms of serious illnessNovember 2011
NINR welcomes three new members to its advisory councilOctober 2011
Nursing science symposium will conclude NINR’s 25th anniversarySeptember 2011
NINR convenes national summit on The Science of Compassion: Future Directions in End-of-Life and Palliative CareJuly 2011
National Institute of Nursing Research kicks off 25th anniversary with Bringing Science to Life scientific symposiumSeptember 2010
Program to Enhance Communication of Life-sustaining Treatment Preferences Associated with Closer Adherence to a Person’s Wishes when Compared with Traditional Practices, Finds NIH-Supported StudyJuly 2010
NINR Welcomes 4 New Members to the National Advisory Council for Nursing ResearchMay 2010
Online Version of Nurses Continuing Education Program on SIDS Risk Reduction Now AvailableFebruary 2010
New Publication Offers Relief to Those Suffering from Pain and Other Distressing Symptoms of Illness 
A Brief Behavioral Intervention Can Reduce Depression in Stroke SurvivorsAugust 2009
NINR Welcomes Four New Members to the National Advisory Council for Nursing ResearchMay 2009
Prolonging the Withdrawal of Life Support in the ICU Affects Family Satisfaction with CareOctober 2008
Two New Members Added to NINR’s National Advisory Council for Nursing ResearchSeptember 2008
NINR Welcomes Three New Members to Advisory Council for Nursing ResearchMay 2008
Older Adults with Mild Memory Impairment Still Benefit from Cognitive Training in Areas not Reliant on MemorizationNovember 2007
Family Members of Patients Who Die in the ICU Report Greater Satisfaction with Communication and Involvement than Family Members of ICU SurvivorsNovember 2007
SIDS Risk Reduction Continuing Education Program Emphasizes Important Role of Nurses in Health CareNovember 2007
The NIH Public Trust Initiative Launches the "Partners in Research" ProgramOctober 2007
A Brief Skill-Building Program Can Reduce STD or HIV Risk among Inner-City African American WomenJune 2007
Improving Communication in the ICU about End-of-Life Care in the ICU Reduces Symptoms of Stress, Anxiety, and Depression in Family MembersFebruary 2007
The National Institute of Nursing Research Launches Improved WebsiteJanuary 2007
Novel Program Enhances Dementia Caregivers’ Quality of LifeNovember 2006
NICU Program Reduces Premature Infants' Length of Stay and Improves Parents' Mental Health Outcomes.November 2006
HIV Prevention Program Reaching Hispanic Youths Reduces Risky Sexual BehaviorsAugust 2006
Study shows Child's Weight can be Influenced by Mother Before and During PregnancyDecember 2005
Science Symposium at NIH Marks Beginning of Year-Long Recognition of Nursing Institute's 20th AnniversaryOctober 2005
Mary E. Kerr Named NINR Deputy DirectorJanuary 2005
Barbara A. Smothers, Ph.D., New Chief of the Office of Extramural Programs, NINRJanuary 2005
Study Shows Placing Relative with Dementia into Long-Term Care Facility Does Little to Ease the Emotional Burden of CaregiversAugust 2004
Study of Hygiene in Inner-City Households Identifies What Helps and What May NotJune 2004
Specialized Care from Hospital to Home Improves the Health of Elderly with Heart Failure, Cuts Costs to the Health Care SystemMay 2004
Women's Symptoms are New or Different Prior to Heart AttackNovember 2003
Intervention Improves Control of High Blood Pressure in Young Inner-city African-American MenOctober 2003
Research Shows That Distinct Patterns of Functional Decline in the Last Years of Life Indicate the Need for Different Approaches to Palliative CareMay 2003
Sustained Reduced Sleep Can Have Serious ConsequencesMarch 2003
New Initiative to Reduce Health Disparities Announced by the National Institute of Nursing ResearchNovember 2002
Training Improves Cognitive Abilities of Older Adults (This is an NIA press release for an award which was co-funded by NINR)November 2002
More Surgical Patients Die When Nurses' Caseloads IncreaseOctober 2002
Urinary Incontinence of Rural Older Women Dramatically Improved by Behavioral TechniquesJanuary 2002