Why there is, and isn’t, a cure for HIV
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) was first identified in the late 50s / early 60s in humans. HIV is a very unique virus as the incubation time is around 8 years and the disease resulting from a sustained infection isn’t actually what kills you. This complex and unique disease took years to develop effective treatment for,…
What will be the next pandemic?
“There are only three things that are inevitable in this world. Death, taxes, and flu pandemics.” – Dr. Allison McGeer, Former director of infection control at Mount Sinai hospital. Although my generation has not before experienced what it is like to live through a pandemic prior to COVID-19, it is most likely something we will…
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