David Cox
Stories
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Health
This drug is the 'breakthrough of the year' -- and it could mean the end of the HIV epidemic
That's the title that Science magazine is bestowing upon the medication called lenacapavir — a twice yearly injectable that prevents infection by the HIV virus.
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For a kid with cancer, where they live has a huge impact on whether they'll survive
In wealthy countries, a child diagnosed with cancer often has an excellent chance of survival. But in lower resource countries, survival rates are dramatically lower. What's going on?
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Ukraine keeps up the fight against HIV while fighting a war
Progress in preventing infections was being made in the country with Europe's second-highest number of HIV cases. Then came the Russian invasion.
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This preventive drug could be a 'game changer' in ending the HIV epidemic
In newly released data, lenacapavir, given via a twice-yearly injection, has shown remarkable effectiveness at eliminating HIV transmission during sexual contact. But its cost could be an issue.
