January 15, 2019 – The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies combined hormonal contraception as an unacceptable health risk in the presence of a known thrombogenic mutation but advises against routine thrombophilia genetic testing before initiating combined oral contraceptives (COC’s) on …

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October 21, 2018 – In a study published online September 13 in JAMA Oncology, the authors just reminded us of the fact that besides all hype about immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) in the cancer therapy field, they can be associated with …

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November 29, 2009  – The World Health Organization (WHO) recently announced new recommendations (guidelines) on HIV-therapies worldwide. An important part of this announcement concerns Stavudine.  Countries should phase out the use of Stavudine, the most widespread antiretroviral, because of “long-term, …

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