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Gilead wins patent battle with US government over HIV PrEP drugs

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According to the US government, Gilead had repeatedly refused to license patents related to PrEP research undertaken by the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This research dates to the mid-2000s when CDC scientists developed the PrEP regimen, argued the government.

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Covid comments hurt survivors

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As the CDC extended the mask travel mandate another two weeks, comments on Facebook ranged from the absurd to pure idiocy. In reviewing social media topics and comments on specific health conditions for clients, I determined that more than 75% of posts contained wrong or inaccurate information. The CDC has shown that 74% of all U.S.

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CDC Shrinks COVID-19 Quarantine Time, Advises Against Holiday Travel

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CDC Shrinks COVID-19 Quarantine Time, Advises Against Holiday Travel. For individuals who wish to travel to see family and friends over the holidays, the CDC wants them to reconsider their plans. “CDC recommends that the best way to protect yourself and others is to postpone travel and stay home,” Henry Walke, M.D.,

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Upcoming sickle cell gene therapies cost effective at $2 million, says ICER

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sickle cell disease affects roughly 100,000 Americans. The use of lovo-cel compared to the standard of care for severe CDC is incremental or better, while the use of exa-cel versus standard of care is comparable or better, per the report.

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CDC Broadens Definition of ‘Close Contact’ in Tracing COVID-19 Infections

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CDC Broadens Definition of ‘Close Contact’ in Tracing COVID-19 Infections. The CDC had previously defined a “close contact” as someone who spent at least 15consecutiveminutes within 6 feet of a confirmed COVID-19 case. Professional. THURSDAY, Oct. The Washington Post Article More Information. © 2020 HealthDay.

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CDC: Travelers From the U.K. Must Have Negative COVID-19 Test

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CDC: Travelers From the U.K. If a traveler opts not to take a test, the airline must deny boarding the passenger, the CDC said. Whatever your topic of interest, subscribe to our newsletters to get the best of Drugs.com in your inbox. Professional. Must Have Negative COVID-19 Test. MONDAY, Dec. More Information.

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CDC: Number of COVID-19 Deaths May Be Underreported

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CDC: Number of COVID-19 Deaths May Be Underreported. from the CDC in Atlanta, and colleagues assessed trends and demographic patterns in excess deaths occurring between Jan. 3, 2020, using provisional mortality data from the CDC National Vital Statistics System. Professional. THURSDAY, Oct. 20 early-release issue of the U.S.