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FDA Approves First and Only Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Shot

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first-ever twice-yearly injectable medication to prevent HIV. Branded Yeztugo® (lenacapavir) and developed by Gilead Sciences, this drug offers individuals a new option—just two subcutaneous injections per year—to reduce their risk of HIV infection [1][2].The injection contains the drug lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV medicine that’s been in development for years [5]. The FDA’s approval comes after results from major clinical trials showed the treatment was highly…
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Lyme disease
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Lyme Disease: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment – What You Need to Know

Have you ever returned from a hike, spotted a tiny tick on your skin, and thought, “Should I be worried?” You're not alone. In a study published by Occupational Safety and Health Administration, nearly 500,000 Americans diagnosed annually. Lyme disease has indeed become the most common vector-borne illness in the United States, according to The Journal of Infectious Diseases with significant increases in reported cases over recent years. What Is Lyme Disease? Lyme disease is…
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Nobel Prize 2024
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Nobel Prize 2024: US Scientists Win for Gene Regulation Discovery

Table of Contents   Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun were named the recipients of the Nobel Prize 2024 in Physiology or Medicine for their extensive research that led to the discovery of microRNAs, small nucleic acids important to gene regulation. This announcement was made on October 7, 2024. The Nobel Prize 2024, established by Alfred Nobel's will, is awarded by the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden. The prize recognises significant contributions in…
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Neuralink’s FDA Approval for Blindsight Vision Implant

By Princesster Aflakpui Table of Contents   Elon Musk's brain-chip company Neuralink has been given a "Breakthrough Device" status by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its experimental vision-restoring implant, Blindsight. This is a significant development for the field of neurotechnology. Musk claimed, in a tweet, that blindsight has the potential to help people who have lost both their eyes and their optic nerve regain their clarity of vision. As long as their…
Elon Musk Neuralink's Brain Chip Patient Can Control Computer Mouse With The Mind
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Neuralink Breakthrough: Elon Musk’s Mind-Control Chip

The patient who first received Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain chip has fully recovered and can now move a computer mouse simply by thinkingwithout any physical movement. Elon Musk disclosed this groundbreaking update during an X Spaces event hosted by journalist Katherine Brodsky. "Progress is good, and the patient seems to have made a full recovery, with no ill effects that we are aware of," Elon Musk said during the X Space. "Patient is able to move…