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German Man Becomes Second Person to Overcome HIV Without HIV-Resistant Stem Cells: A Medical Breakthrough
Dec 02, 2025 03:49 pm CST
A groundbreaking medical case reveals how a 51-year-old German man has become the second person ever to overcome HIV without using HIV-resistant stem cells. Initially treated for leukemia with a stem cell transplant in 2015, the patient has remained HIV-free since stopping anti-retroviral medication in 2018, representing a significant advancement in potential HIV cure approaches.
Tatiana Schlossberg: JFK's Granddaughter Reveals Terminal Cancer Diagnosis and Healthcare Concerns
Nov 23, 2025 10:41 am CST
John F Kennedy's granddaughter Tatiana Schlossberg has revealed her terminal acute myeloid leukemia diagnosis in a moving essay published on the anniversary of her grandfather's assassination. At 34, the environmental journalist details her treatment journey including chemotherapy and stem cell transplants while expressing concerns about health policies that could impact cancer research and patient care.