; heart, kidney, liver, lung, and infectious diseases; as well as neurodegenerative disease such as dementia, Parkinson’s disease, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. . (b) Expanding trans-NIH research reporting To include palliative care research Section 402A(c)(2)(B) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 282a(c)(2)(B) ) is amended by inserting and, beginning January 1, 2018, for conducting or supporting research with respect to palliative care after or national centers .