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Viral Load in Blood and Lymph Tissues of HIV-Infected Individuals

Viral Load in Blood and Lymph Tissues of HIV-Infected Individuals

Doctors at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are conducting a research study to learn more about the immune system and its response to HIV infection in lymph nodes. All study-related tests and procedures are provided at no cost to the study participant.
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Viral Load in Blood and Lymph Tissues of HIV-Infected Individuals

Viral Load in Blood and Lymph Tissues of HIV-Infected Individuals

Doctors at the National Institutes of Health are conducting a research study (92-I-0125) to learn more about the immune system and how it responds to HIV infection in blood, lymph nodes, and bone marrow. We are seeking healthy volunteers to have a lymph node biopsy to compare with patients who have HIV.
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Recruitment and Apheresis Collection of Peripheral Blood Hematopoietic Stem Cells, Mononuclear Cells and Granulocytes

Recruitment and Apheresis Collection of Peripheral Blood Hematopoietic Stem Cells, Mononuclear Cells and Granulocytes

Doctors at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are investigating new techniques needed to develop gene therapy or other treatment for certain inherited immune system diseases. If you have an inherited disease that is affecting your blood or bone marrow cell that generate blood cells, you may be eligible to participate in this research study. Participants will be screened with a medical history, physical examination and blood and urine tests.

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Recruitment and Apheresis Collection of Peripheral Blood Hematopoietic Stem Cells, Mononuclear Cells and Granulocytes

Recruitment and Apheresis Collection of Peripheral Blood Hematopoietic Stem Cells, Mononuclear Cells and Granulocytes

The National Institutes of Health seeks healthy volunteers to participate in a research study for the collection of blood components such as platelets and plasma. Doctors are studying new techniques needed to develop gene therapy and other treatments for certain inherited immune system diseases. All participants will be screened with a medical history, physical examination, blood and urine tests.
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A father checking his child's forehead temperature for a fever

Evaluating the Genetics and Immunology of Periodic Fever, Aphthous Stomatitis, Pharyngitis, and Cervical Adenitis (PFAPA) Syndrome and Other Tonsil Disorders

Do you or your child experience recurring fever with mouth sores (canker sores), sore throat, or swollen neck glands? These could be symptoms of PFAPA, the most common periodic fever syndrome in children.

Dr. Manthiram and her team at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) seek volunteers who are one month and older (parental consent required for minors) to participate in a research study to better understand PFAPA. Compensation provided. Participants can join from home anywhere in the USA or internationally.

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mosquito biting human skin

Phase 1 Study of Induced Blood-Stage Malaria in Healthy Malaria-Naive Adults to Assess the Safety and Infectivity of Plasmodium Vivax Challenge Agent and Evaluate Transmission in Mosquito Feeding Assays

To learn how malaria develops in people; how the body's immune system reacts to malaria; and how malaria spreads from people to mosquitoes.

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A doctor examining a patient's throat

An Open-Label Study of Zemaira (Alpha 1-Trypsin Inhibitor) in Subjects with Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Research Study #001854-I to explore the effects of Zemaira® for individuals with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). This study aims to understand how people with EoE feel while taking Zemaira® and whether it provides any benefits. By joining this research, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to medical advancements that could improve care for those with EoE. Every patient plays a key role in shaping future treatments and expanding knowledge about this condition. 

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