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Gardasil 9 is a vaccine that protects against infection with nine types of human papillomavirus (HPV). Here's a breakdown of key information:  * What it protects against:    * HPV is a common virus that can cause certain types of cancers and other diseases. Gardasil 9 helps protect against:      * Cervical, vulvar, and vaginal cancers in females.      * Anal cancer in both males and females.      * Certain head and neck cancers (like oropharyngeal cancers) in both males and females.      * Genital warts in both males and females.  * Who it's for:    * Gardasil 9 is approved for use in individuals aged 9 to 45.  * How it works:    * It's a vaccine, meaning it helps your body build immunity to the HPV types it covers. It does this by exposing your immune system to virus-like particles, which triggers an immune response without causing actual infection.  * Important considerations:...

Biotin, also known as vitamin B7 or vitamin H, is an essential water-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in various bodily functions. It is particularly important for:  * Metabolism: Biotin is involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. It helps convert food into energy that the body can use.  * Cell Growth and Development: Biotin is necessary for cell growth and development, including the growth of hair, skin, and nails.  * Gene Regulation: Biotin plays a role in gene regulation and DNA replication. Sources of Biotin: Biotin is found in a variety of foods, including:  * Organ Meats: Liver, kidney, and other organ meats are rich sources of biotin.  * Eggs: Egg yolks are a good source of biotin.  * Nuts and Seeds: Almonds, peanuts, walnuts, sunflower seeds, and other nuts and seeds contain biotin.  * Legumes: Beans, peas, and lentils are good sources of biotin.  * Dairy Products: Milk, cheese, and yogurt contain biotin. ...

HMPV (Human Metapneumovirus) is a common respiratory virus that can cause cold-like symptoms. In most cases, HMPV infection is mild and resolves on its own within a week or two. However, certain individuals, such as infants, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems, may experience more severe illness or complications. Medical attention for HMPV is typically recommended when symptoms are severe or persistent, or if there are concerns about complications. Here are some situations where you should seek medical attention for HMPV: * Difficulty breathing: This includes rapid breathing, wheezing, or shortness of breath. * High fever: A fever that is persistently high or doesn't respond to over-the-counter medications. * Dehydration: Signs of dehydration include decreased urination, dry mouth or skin, and dizziness. * Persistent cough: A cough that doesn't improve or worsens after a week or two. * Bluish lips or skin: This can be a sign of low oxygen levels. I...

Biogen, which was first to score an endorsement in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in 2016, is endeavoring to address it with a higher portion variant of Spinraza #(Nusinersen). On Wednesday, the organization uncovered that a part of its stage 2/3 Commit concentrate on met its essential endpoint, as a higher portion of Spinraza worked on the engine capability of treatment-innocent newborn children with SMA. The review contrasted the high-portion routine with a coordinated, untreated hoax control bunch from the stage 3 Charm study, which empowered Spinraza's unique endorsement. In the Commit preliminary accomplice, 75 patients were randomized 2:1 to get the higher-portion routine or the FDA-endorsed dose of 12 mg, which incorporates four beginning medicines, trailed by support dosages like clockwork. While the high-portion form of Spinraza met the preliminary's endpoint contrasted with joke, the outcomes too "moved in favor" of the investigational routine contrasted with...

With AstraZeneca’s dominance in the rare blood disease paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) threatened by the recent approval of the first pill on the market for the condition, Novartis’ Fabhalta, AstraZeneca has answered in the United States for its add-on oral treatment in the indication. The FDA has signed off on Voydeya (danicopan), a factor D inhibitor, to treat PNH patients with extravascular hemolysis (EVH), a condition that causes red blood cell destruction outside of the blood vessels. The nod comes three months after the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (JHLW) became the first regulator worldwide to endorse the therapy. Voydeya works as an add-on for AZ’s pair of PNH standard-of-care blockbusters—Soliris, which has been on the market for 17 years and generated $3.2 billion in sales in 2023, and its follow-on Ultomiris, which was approved in 2018 and accounted for $3 billion in sales last year. AZ said that 10% to 20% of those who use C5 inhibitors such as ...

Novo Nordisk settles with 2 Florida venders of compounded Ozempic: Novo Nordisk has arrived at private settlements with two Florida merchants of intensified forms of the uber blockbuster semaglutide therapies Ozempic and Wegovy, the organization said on Friday. In June of last year, Novo recorded brand name encroachment claims against five dealers of knockoff renditions of the GLP-1 medications, which have seen soaring interest to battle weight reduction. Ekzotica Corp's. Restorative Laser Experts Drug Spa in Miami and Effinger Wellbeing's Nuvida Rx Weight reduction in Tallahassee are the initial two organizations to have settled their cases. As indicated by long-lasting directive orders, the dealers will quit utilizing Novo reserve and have consented to reveal for a considerable length of time that intensified variants of the medications have not gone through the security and viability norms expected by the FDA for supported drugs. "The litigants' unlawful showcasing ...