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Federal judge rules government can’t mandate coverage for drugs that prevent HIV infections

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A federal judge in Texas ruled that a provision of the Affordable Care Act that manages free coverage of certain drugs that prevent HIV infections violate the religious beliefs of a Christian-owned company.

Study finds long-acting shot helps women avoid HIV infection

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Results so far suggest that the drug, cabotegravir, was 89% more effective at preventing HIV infection than Truvada pills, although both reduce that risk. The results mirror those announced earlier this year from a similar study testing the shots versus the daily pills in gay men. It promises HIV prevention help to young women, “those who need it the most,” he said. There were more side effects, mostly nausea, with the daily pills. “People need choices for HIV prevention,” and this gives a new option, Warren said in a statement.