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2021 Pew Latin American Fellows Program in the Biomedical Sciences

The Pew Charitable Trusts funds 10 postdoctoral fellows for two years.

Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine 90% Effective in U.S. Trial

The protein subunit vaccine provides 100% protection against moderate or severe disease, hospitalization and death.
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World Blood Donor Day 2021: Give Blood and Keep the World Beating

Plus: Buy a “Queer Blood America” work by artist Jordan Eagles, who fights the FDA’s discriminatory ban on blood donors.

FDA Approves Controversial Alzheimer’s Treatment

Alzheimer’s advocates laud the approval of Aduhelm, but experts raise questions about its effectiveness and cost.

CDC Reports Rare Breakthrough COVID Cases Among Fully Vaccinated

While the number of breakthrough cases is not trivial, it represents a miniscule proportion of people who are fully vaccinated.

FDA Approves Two Hepatitis C Treatments for Younger Children

The Epclusa and Mavyret combination pills are now indicated for kids as young as age 3.

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COVID Vaccine Disparities Worsen Even as Supply Outstrips Demand

The same people who have been most vulnerable to COVID-19 are the least likely to be vaccinated.

HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day 2021

This year’s #HLTSAD is Saturday, June 5, the 40th anniversary of the first AIDS cases reported in the United States.

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Most People in Homeless Shelters Are Satisfied With Hepatitis C Treatment

Assessing patient-reported outcomes can support treatment for hard-to-reach populations.

Urine Test Could Show Whether Prostate Cancer Is Aggressive

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R.I.P. Marco Castro-Bojorquez, Human Rights Advocate and Filmmaker

He was dedicated to uplifting Latinos, immigrants and people living with HIV.

Judge Rejects a Hepatitis C Settlement for Connecticut Inmates

His reason: The settlement granting inmates hepatitis C treatment also prevents them from suing the state for any reason.

First KRAS-Blocking Drug Approved for Advanced Lung Cancer

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