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Third Transplant Patient Cured of HIV Marks Important Firsts

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Third Transplant Patient Cured of HIV Marks Important Firsts

Feb. 16, 2022 — This week’s news that a third person has been “cured” of HIV through a unique transplant of stem cells has given hope for a larger-scale way to beat back the HIV epidemic that has plagued the world for decades. But while this case is certainly cause for celebration, experts involved in … Read more

Canada Aims to End Ban on Blood Donations from Gay, Bisexual Men

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Canada Aims to End Ban on Blood Donations from Gay, Bisexual Men

Dec. 6, 2021 — The end of Canada’s ban on gay and bisexual men from donating blood based on sexual orientation alone may soon be history. Canadian Blood Services (CBS) plans to ask Health Canada to screen potential blood donors based on higher-risk sexual behaviors rather than on gender or sexuality. The approach is similar … Read more