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Phase 2 ‘universal flu vaccine’ trial announced
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- Mark S. Lesney
NIAID announced that is sponsoring a phase 2 trial of a universal flu vaccine, M-001, which could protect against many current and emerging...
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Fibrosis-related genes are dysregulated in HCV-induced liver disease
- Author:
- Mark S. Lesney
Two major gene pathways exhibited high dysregulation in early fibrosis in HCV-induced liver disease.
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New point-of-care HCV assay shows promise for developing world
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- Mark S. Lesney
A new portable PoC molecular test for HCV has been developed for decentralized testing in low- and middle-income countries.
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HIV+ dialysis patients: Differential survival by race compared with HIV/HCV coinfection
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- Mark S. Lesney
HIV infection, but not HIV/HCV coinfection, associated with differential dialysis survival according to race.
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HCV infection tied to premature ovarian senescence and a high miscarriage rate
- Author:
- Mark S. Lesney
Infertility and adverse pregnancy outcomes in HCV-infected women appear associated with increased ovarian senescence.
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HCV infection tied to premature ovarian senescence and a high miscarriage rate
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- Mark S. Lesney
Infertility and adverse pregnancy outcomes in HCV-infected women appear associated with increased ovarian senescence.
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Viremic suppression linked to decreased MACE rate in patients with HCV-cirrhosis
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- Mark S. Lesney
Viremic suppression was associated with a lower rate of cardiovascular events in patients with compensated HCV-related cirrhosis.
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Inflammatory markers predict vaccine response in HCV, HIV
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- Mark S. Lesney
Study investigates response to HAV, HBV, tetanus vaccines.
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Gut-homing protein predicts HIV-acquisition, disease progression in women
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- Mark S. Lesney
Integrin alpha4beta7 expression predicts HIV acquisition and disease progression in women.
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Cutaneous multiple myeloma is a deadly indicator
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- Mark S. Lesney
The specific cutaneous manifestation is seen as waxy dome-shaped nodules with variable sizes in various locations.
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Growing old with HIV: What’s likely, and how can physicians help?
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- Mark S. Lesney
As HIV-infected individuals age, comorbidities will become an increasing challenge.
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FDA approves complete combo tablet for HIV
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- Mark S. Lesney
Symfi Lo was approved as a complete combo tablet for the treatment of HIV in adults and children.
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HCV screening, care inadequate for young adults who use opioids nonmedically
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- Mark S. Lesney
Nearly a third of young adults with a positive HCV screening were not referred to care.
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Sleeve gastrectomy studied as an option for obese HIV-infected patients
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- Mark S. Lesney
Obese HIV-infected patients need a therapeutic option that minimizes disruption of their antiviral treatment.
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Slowed growth in prescription drug spending driven by HCV drugs
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- Mark S. Lesney