intermediary lenders except in the case of suspected violation of Federal regulations. Renewals: Based on performance. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Not applicable. Headquarters Office: Small Business Administration, Office of Financial Assistance, Micro-enterprise Development Branch, 409 Third Street SW., Eighth Floor, Washington, DC 20416. Mail Code 7881. Telephone: (202) 205-6490. NURSING RESEARCH Current Year: Grants: $58,l30,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $58,130,000 OBJECTIVES: The National Institute of Nursing Research supports clinical and basic research to establish a scientific basis for the care of individuals across the life span "from management of patients during illness and recovery to the reduction of risks for disease and disability and the promotion of healthy lifestyles. According to its broad mandate, the Institute seeks to understand and ease the symptoms of acute and chronic illness, to prevent or delay the onset of disease or disability or slow its progression, to find effective approaches to achieving and sustaining good health, and to improve the clinical settings in which care is provided. The NINR s research extends to problems encountered by patients, families, and caregivers. It also emphasizes the special needs of at-risk and underserved populations. These efforts are crucial in translating scientific advances into cost-effective health care that does not
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