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Understanding HIV Today HIV attacks cells involved in the immune system, particularly CD4 T lymphocytes. Without treatment, ongoing viral replication can progressively weaken immune function. ART works by preventing HIV . . .
What Is HIV Drug Resistance? HIV drug resistance occurs when genetic changes in HIV allow the virus to continue reproducing despite the presence of an antiretroviral medicine. Resistance can affect . . .
What Does Clinical-Stage Biotech Mean? A clinical-stage biotech company has progressed from laboratory and preclinical research into human testing. Drug development generally follows several broad stages: Discovery and laboratory . . .
What Is CABENUVA? CABENUVA combines two antiretroviral medicines: Cabotegravir, an integrase strand transfer inhibitor Rilpivirine, a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor Both medicines are formulated as extended-release injections. Instead of taking HIV . . .
What Is Triple Therapy for HIV? Triple therapy generally refers to a combination of three antiretroviral medicines that work against HIV through different mechanisms. A common modern approach combines: Two . . .
What Is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a sleep-related breathing disorder characterized by repeated pauses or reductions in breathing during sleep. The major types include: Obstructive sleep apnea: caused by . . .
What Causes Snoring? During sleep, muscles in the throat and upper airway naturally relax. In some people, this relaxation narrows the airway. Air moving through the narrowed passage can cause . . .
Types of Gaucher Disease Gaucher disease is commonly divided into three clinical types. Type 1 Gaucher Disease Type 1 is the most common form. It primarily affects the blood, spleen, liver, . . .
What Is Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency? Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is caused by inherited changes in the SERPINA1 gene. The liver normally produces alpha-1 antitrypsin, which enters the bloodstream and helps protect . . .
What Is Alport Syndrome? Alport syndrome results from genetic changes most commonly involving the COL4A3, COL4A4, or COL4A5 genes. The condition can affect: Kidneys Inner ears Eyes Kidney involvement often begins with . . .