LUSAKA, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) — Zambia has approved Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable antiretroviral (ARV) drug, for the prevention of HIV/AIDS, with the government describing it as a major milestone in the country’s fight against the pandemic.
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Reproductive outcomes after fertility-sparing interventions for symptomatic adenomyosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis | BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Study selection
The titles and abstracts of 513 records retrieved from databases after de-duplication were screened, and the full texts of 159 articles were further assessed for eligibility. A total of 127 articles that did not meet the inclusion…
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CT doctors are part of new cancer trials. The goal? ‘Eradicate all deaths from breast cancer’
About 170,000 women in the United States are living with metastatic breast cancer — or cancer that has spread to other organs — and eventually leads to death.
Now, a team led in part by oncologists from the Yale cancer hospital is looking to…
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Seven scaly-looking houses that are sheathed in shingles
A barn in rural England and a lakeside cottage in Poland feature in this roundup of homes with highly textured facades, finished with scaly-looking shingles.
Shingles are…
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Bengaluru oncologist warns lung cancer is rising among non-smokers; ‘may appear as dry cough, fatigue, or weight loss’
Lung cancer is one of the deadliest cancers, with 64 percent survival rates for early detection but only 8 percent for advanced stages. It accounts for an estimated 2 million diagnoses and 1.8 million deaths, as per the National Institutes of…
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COVID vaccine linked to fewer infections and allergies in kids with eczema
Children diagnosed with atopic dermatitis (AD), more commonly known as eczema, could face fewer infections and allergic problems after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, according to new research presented at the 2025 American College of Allergy,…
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Menopause Accelerates Lung Function Decline – European Medical Journal Menopause Accelerates Lung Function Decline
THE NEW analysis shows that lung function changes across the menopausal transition accelerate several years before menopause and remain elevated thereafter.
Lung Function Changes Across the Menopausal Transition
This longitudinal retrospective…
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Allergic Rhinitis and Optic Neuritis Link Uncovered
OPTIC NEURITIS is a painful inflammatory condition affecting the optic nerve, often leading to sudden vision loss, diminished colour perception, and discomfort during eye movement. Although it is frequently linked to autoimmune demyelinating…
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ABC8 2025 Day 2 Highlights: From Molecular Frontiers to Quality of Life and Equity in Care
The second day of the 8th Advanced Breast Cancer International Consensus Conference (ABC8 2025) in Lisbon built upon the strong scientific and humanistic foundation set on Day 1, turning focus toward the biological, systemic, and…
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AIIMS-trained gastroenterologist shares a common symptom that can turn deadly if ignored and potentially lead to cancer
Reaching for an antacid after a spicy meal might seem harmless – a quick fix for that familiar burning in your chest. But if heartburn becomes a regular part of your routine, it could be signalling something far more serious. Persistent acid…
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