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Lenacapavir HIV shot approved in US may enter Canada by 2026; just two injections needed a year
A twice-yearly injectable drug, lenacapavir, hailed as a breakthrough in HIV prevention, could be available in Canada by ...
A University of Utah doctor’s research led to a major HIV drug. He worries federal cuts will stop people from getting it.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a drug that reduces the chances of contracting HIV. A University of Utah ...
Gilead Sciences - Born With HIV in the 80s: Kim's Story of Growing Up as a Dandelion
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / June 24, 2025 / Kim Canady was only nine years old in 1996 when she faced the ...
‘Monumental’ HIV shot could be coming to Canada. What we know
Health-care experts and advocates say Gilead's HIV prevention shot could be a "wonder drug," but there is concerns about accessiblity.
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Yeztugo holds potential to address key unmet needs for PrEP usage
Last week the US Food and Drug Administration approved Gilead Sciences Yeztugo (lenacapavir) for the prevention of HIV ...
Promise of Victory Over H.I.V. Fades as U.S. Withdraws Support
A new drug that gives almost complete protection against the virus was to be administered across Africa this year. Now, much ...
US approves twice-yearly injection for HIV prevention. What you need to know about lenacapavir
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved lenacapavir, an injectable drug that offers long-lasting protection ...
How big data and big deals may lead comebacks for Bay Area biotechs
New player emerges in 23andMe bankruptcy An Indian drug company has big plans for the East Bay An Indian drug company has big ...
'HBCUs have always had to think more strategically'
Opinion, comment and editorials of the day ...
FDA approves HIV drug based on University of Utah biochemist’s findings
Utah biochemist Wesley Sundquist has achieved yet another milestone with the Food and Drug Administration approval of an antiviral drug for HIV prevention based on his findings.
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Ugandan firm to manufacture $28,000 HIV drug for just $50
In a bold step toward global health justice, Ugandan biotech company DEI BioPharma has announced it will begin manufacturing ...
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The world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV could stop transmission — if people can get it
The U.S. has approved the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV, the first step in an anticipated global rollout that ...