Research Updates in Kidney and Urologic Health

NKUDIC Wins Plain Language Awards

The National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC) has won recognition from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Plain Language Initiative for four recent publications. NIH established the program to promote clear, concise writing in all NIH publications produced for the public. Every year, the program evaluates nominated publications produced by the various Institutes and Centers within NIH and selects the best to receive Plain Language Awards. This year's keynote speaker at the award ceremony was Cokie Roberts, National Public Radio and ABC political correspondent.

In April 2003, the Plain Language Initiative announced that four publications produced by NKUDIC had received honorable mention awards: What I Need to Know About Prostate Problems, Medical Tests for Prostate Problems, High Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease, and the Urologic Diseases Dictionary. These and other NKUDIC publications can be viewed on the new NKUDIC website at www.kidney.niddk.nih.gov or www.urologic.niddk.nih.gov, and printed copies can be ordered at www.catalog.niddk.nih.gov.

[Top]