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Trump Administration May Cut CDC’s HIV Prevention Division

By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, March 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The Trump administration is weighing elimination of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Division on HIV Prevention, sparking concerns among public health experts.If implemented, the move could shift HIV prevention efforts to another agency within the …

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American Academy of Dermatology, March 7 to 11

By Beth Gilbert HealthDay ReporterThe annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology was held from March 7 to 11 in Orlando, Florida, and attracted clinicians, academicians, allied health professionals, and others interested in dermatology. The conference highlighted recent advances in the diagnosis and management of dermatological conditions.During one presentation, Joshua Cook, …

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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, March 10 to 14

By Beth Gilbert HealthDay ReporterThe annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons was held from March 10 to 14 in San Diego, drawing approximately 2,000 participants from around the world. The conference highlighted recent advances in the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal conditions, with presentations focusing on joint fractures, osteoarthritis, …

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Sarepta’s Gene Therapy Under Scrutiny After Patient Death

By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, March 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A patient has died while receiving Elevidys, a gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, marking the first known death linked to the treatment.The company behind the drug, Sarepta Therapeutics, said that the patient suffered acute liver injury, a known …

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Surgeon General’s Gun Violence Advisory Removed From HHS Website

By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, March 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has removed the 2024 surgeon general’s advisory on gun violence from its website.A link to the document now displays a “Page Not Found” message.“HHS and the Office of the Surgeon …

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