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Getting to 95-95-95: global use of HIV generics would result in large reductions in spending, new infections and deaths

Generic HIV combination medications, such as tenofovir/lamivudine/dolutegravir (TDF/3TC/DTG), could be produced for as little as $ 59 per person per year. Achieving the 95-95-95 targets based on this cost could result each year in $ 26 billion being saved, 630,000 fewer new HIV infections and 240,000 fewer deaths, according to a recent study by Dr… Read More »

Toronto health group abruptly cancels project that would see some young people get COVID vaccine now

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Health Canada The changes seem to underline the political sensitivities around Canada’s painfully slow vaccine rollout, where the hint of queue jumping is quickly snuffed out Author of the article: Tom Blackwell Publishing date: Mar 31, 2021  •  1 day ago  •  4 minute read  •  24 Comments North York General Hospital.… Read More »

‘My story of a heart transplant: Excitement at how my life would change and, of course, thoughts for the donor family’

Being diagnosed with heart failure must have been terrifying for the 90,000 people currently living with it in Ireland — as effects of the chronic, progressive condition, mean the heart muscle is unable to pump enough to meet the body’s need for blood and oxygen. It is a debilitating and life-limiting illness and while there… Read More »

Trump knew testing Covid-19 vaccines would take months, Woodward book shows

Trump also suggests that’s why he initially pushed so hard for the use of the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine, because the malaria drug had already been tested and approved for other uses. “Well, we’re doing great on vaccines,” Woodward quotes Trump as saying in his latest book, “Rage.” “The problem with a vaccine is a vaccine… Read More »