Research Topics A-Z

Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease

The Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease topic includes research on the genetics, diagnosis, and treatment of this group of inherited conditions that affect peripheral nerves. These nerves…

Child Abuse & Neglect Research

The Child Abuse and Neglect Research topic includes research on the causes, prevention, and effects of abuse and neglect of children and young adults. Abuse includes physical,…

Childhood Injury

The Childhood Injury topic includes research on the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of physical injuries in children from before birth through age 21. It covers how…

Childhood Leukemia

The Childhood Leukemia topic includes research on the causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and survivorship of leukemia in children and young adults. Leukemia is a group of…

Childhood Obesity

The Childhood Obesity topic includes research on the causes, prevention, and treatment of excess body fat that can harm children’s health. The topic covers influences on weight…

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)

The Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) topic includes research on myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). This serious, long-term illness can affect many body…

Chronic Liver Disease & Cirrhosis

The Chronic Liver Disease and Cirrhosis topic includes research on long-lasting liver diseases, their causes, and approaches to diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. The topic…

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

The Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease topic includes research on the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This group…

Chronic Pain

The Chronic Pain topic includes research on the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of pain that persists over time or beyond normal healing. The topic includes research…

Climate-Related Exposures & Conditions

The Climate-Related Exposures and Conditions topic includes research on the health effects of climate-related hazards, including changes in air quality, water quality, temperature…