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WHO recommends Gilead's twice-yearly injection for HIV prevention – Reuters

WHO recommends Gilead’s twice-yearly injection for HIV prevention  Reuters WHO recommends twice-a-year HIV prevention shot as concern looms over funding for global HIV fight  CNN Guidelines on lenacapavir for HIV prevention and testing strategies for long-acting injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis  World Health Organization (WHO) Gilead to provide HIV prevention drug to 2 million people in lower-income countries at cost  STAT WHO urges rollout of first …

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Weekly Injection Could Revolutionize Parkinson’s Treatment

Weekly Injection Could Revolutionize Parkinson’s Treatment

Summary: Researchers have developed a long-acting weekly injection that delivers steady doses of levodopa and carbidopa, potentially transforming care for Parkinson’s disease. The biodegradable injectable maintains consistent drug levels, reducing the need for multiple daily pills and improving patient adherence. In lab tests, the gel released over 90% of the levodopa and 81% of the carbidopa within seven days, with …

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