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Back to EpisodesYeztugo: New HIV Injection Offers Long-Lasting Protection
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Yeztugo, a new HIV prevention injection, has been approved by the FDA. Gilead Sciences lenacapavir, marketed as Yeztugo, offers six-month protection without daily pills. Clinical trials show over ninety-nine percent effectiveness. Mark Moeremans, CEO of Spectrum Health, will be the first to receive the injection, highlighting its potential. Experts believe this could revolutionize HIV prevention globally, addressing adherence issues. Clinics are preparing for increased demand, anticipating lives saved and transmission rates reduced, particularly in vulnerable communities.
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