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Red, Itchy Rash?
Get the Skinny on Dermatitis

You’ve probably had a rash at some point or another, whether from poison ivy or the chickenpox or something more unusual. NIH News in Health quotes Dr. Stephen I. Katz about rashes, why they happen and what to do about them.

See the NIH News in Health article.

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NIH scientists identify novel approach to view inner workings of viruses

Since the discovery of the microscope, scientists have tried to visualize smaller and smaller structures. Now, researchers at the NIAMS have developed a new way to see structures within viruses that were not clearly seen before.

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NIH researchers uncover clues related to metal-on-metal hip implants

A new study made a surprising finding about implants used in hip replacement surgery: Graphite carbon is a key element in the lubricating layer that forms on metal-on-metal hip implants.

Read the press release about hip implants.

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