US EditionAnother Tool in the Fight Against HIV
22 Articles
22 Articles
Another tool in the fight against HIV
For Thursday, June 19, WGN’s Patrick Elwood and Lourdes Duarte have the latest on new medical information, including: More Coverage: WGN's Medical Watch FDA approves twice-a-year injection to prevent HIV A new shot to prevent HIV now has the government's approval. The Food and Drug Administration has approved the world's only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV. Two studies show that a drug named Lenacapavir nearly eliminated new infections …
The Bakersfield Californian
Yeztugo® (Lenacapavir) Is Now the First and Only FDA-Approved HIV Prevention Option Offering 6 Months of Protection
FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 18, 2025-
New treatment to prevent HIV is approved by the FDA The FDA takes a key step by authorizing a semi-annual treatment against HIV lreyes Thu, 19/06/2025 - 20:44 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the green light to Lenacapavir, marketed under the name Yeztugo, as HIV prevention treatment. The FDA gave the green light to Lenacapavir, marketed under the name Yeztugo. / iStockWhat is Lenacapavir and how does it work?Lenacapavir is an HI…
The United States approved a new treatment to prevent HIV that could revolutionize the fight against AIDS. The new treatment, developed under the brand name Yeztugo by the pharmaceutical laboratory Gilead, consists of two injections annually. It will now be available for “adults and adolescents weighing at least 35 kg,” says Gilead, quoted by the DW portal. “This is a historic day,” said Daniel O’Day, president and executive director of the labo…
The FDA approved lenacapavir, a semi-annual injection that prevents HIV, highlighted by its high efficiency and simplicity.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 80% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
