Search Results: keywords:"medical research"

  • H. RES. 1384 — Recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2024 as PCOS Awareness Month.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:511

    H. RES. 1384 is a resolution that recognizes polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) as a serious health condition affecting women and girls. The resolution supports the designation of September 2024 as "PCOS Awareness Month" to increase awareness, improve diagnosis and treatment,...

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    Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a health problem that affects many women and girls, and this decision wants to make September 2024 a special month to learn more about it and help people understand it better. It asks doctors and communities to do more to help people with this condition.

  • S. RES. 775 — Expressing support for the designation of July 15, 2024, as “National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day”.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:167

    S. RES. 775 is a resolution introduced in the United States Senate expressing support for designating July 15, 2024, as "National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day." Leiomyosarcoma is a rare and difficult-to-treat cancer that affects muscle tissue and does not respond well to...

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    Senate Resolution 775 is about showing support for a special day called "National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day" to help people learn about a rare type of cancer that affects muscles. It hopes to spread awareness so people can better understand the illness and encourage more research and support for people affected by it.

  • H. R. 8542 — To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Joseph B. Kirsner, in recognition of his service to the United States during World War II and his contributions to the medical field, particularly gastroenterology.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,172

    H.R. 8542 proposes awarding a Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Joseph B. Kirsner in recognition of his service during World War II and his significant contributions to the medical field, especially gastroenterology. The bill outlines Dr. Kirsner's achievements, including his...

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    This bill wants to give a special gold medal to Dr. Joseph B. Kirsner to say "thank you" for his good work helping people during World War II and for making great discoveries in helping sick tummies. The medal will be kept at a university where he liked to learn and share his knowledge.

  • H. RES. 1289 — Recognizing the contributions of academic medicine and observing Academic Medicine Week from June 10 through 14, 2024.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:213

    H. RES. 1289 recognizes the significant contributions of academic medicine to medical research, education, and healthcare in the United States. It highlights the vital role of academic health systems, teaching hospitals, medical schools, and associated professionals in improving community...

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    In H. RES. 1289, the House of Representatives wants to celebrate how important doctors and hospitals connected to schools are. They talk about how these people help everyone stay healthy, teach new doctors, and make cool medical discoveries. They also want to create a special week to say thanks for all the hard work!

  • H. RES. 1458 — Recognizing the contributions of medical research and observing Medical Research Week from September 16 through September 20, 2024.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:246

    H. RES. 1458 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives acknowledging the crucial contributions of medical research to public health and the economy. It designates September 16 through September 20, 2024, as "Medical Research Week" and highlights the National Institutes of...

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    The bill says that from September 16 to September 20 in 2024, everyone should celebrate Medical Research Week, which is a time to thank all the scientists who help make us better when we're sick. It also talks about how giving money to groups like the NIH helps keep people healthy and helps the economy by creating jobs.

  • S. RES. 639 — Expressing support for the designation of the month of April 2024 as “Parkinson’s Awareness Month”.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:240

    S. RES. 639 is a resolution expressing support for declaring April 2024 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month". This resolution highlights the serious impact of Parkinson's disease in the United States, such as affecting over 1 million people and potentially doubling by 2037. It...

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    In April 2024, people will focus on learning about Parkinson's disease, which affects a lot of people in the U.S. and needs more research to find a cure.

  • H. R. 10297 — To advance research, promote awareness and education, and improve health care, with respect to thyroid disease, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,933

    H.R. 10297 aims to enhance research, raise awareness, and improve health care concerning thyroid disease in the U.S. It mandates research into various aspects of thyroid disease and disparities in its impacts, particularly focused on women and other specific populations. The...

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    This bill wants to help people learn more about thyroid disease and make sure hospitals and doctors can take better care of people who have it. It plans to spend money each year from 2025 to 2029 on research and spreading the word, but some wonder if there's enough information on how this money will be used.

  • H. R. 7189 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a national congenital heart disease research, surveillance, and awareness program, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:224

    H.R. 7189 proposes changes to the Public Health Service Act with the goal of extending the national congenital heart disease research, surveillance, and awareness program. The bill suggests that the program's authorization be renewed from 2025 through 2029. This legislation...

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    H.R. 7189 wants to keep a program going that helps doctors learn more about heart problems children are born with, to find out how often they happen, and to tell people more about them from 2025 to 2029.