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How drones are being used to deliver lifesaving HIV drugs to remote areas of the world
Normally, in this part of Uganda, medication is delivered by boat—a slow, difficult process. But now a new Johnson & Johnson-supported program is using drones that can serve 20 landing sites across five islands, reaching more than 3,700 people in a single day. -
“1.5 million children are living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa. I’m one of the doctors treating these young patients every day”
A relaunched Johnson & Johnson partnership will help ensure that many young patients get lifesaving access to HIV medicines. Meet a doctor in Kenya who explains why the program is so crucial. -
3 cutting-edge eye lenses designed to help improve how you see
Multifocal contacts based on your pupil size. Intraocular lenses that adapt to our digital world. These are just some of the new Johnson & Johnson advances poised to change the future of vision care. -
4 things scientists now know about autoimmune diseases in kids
Two experts in the field share the latest understanding and research into conditions like pediatric plaque psoriasis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis and pediatric active psoriatic arthritis—diseases that afflict children and can have long-term damaging effects into adulthood if not properly treated. -
4 things we now know about the rare disease AL amyloidosis
Imagine having a disease that many doctors have never seen before. That’s what Marty Verel experienced when he was told he had AL amyloidosis—and it’s what hematologist Brendan Weiss, M.D., is determined to help change. For Rare Disease Day, Dr. Weiss shares what he’s learned studying the rare disease. -
Could you have AFib and not know it?
Some 33 million people worldwide have atrial fibrillation, a form of heart disease that can lead to stroke. Are you at risk? For AFib Awareness Month, take this quiz to test your AFib know-how. -
5 questions for a scientist who’s working to uncover new treatments for psoriatic arthritis
Early in his career Daniel Cua, Ph.D., made a discovery that would lead to a new medication for the debilitating autoimmune disease. We sat down with Dr. Cua, known as “the father” in his field of study, to learn what his work could mean for those with psoriatic arthritis. -
The quest for a global preventive HIV vaccine reaches an exciting milestone with the Mosaico study
Announced ahead of the International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science in Mexico City, the new study will evaluate an investigational vaccine regimen in eight countries around the world for its ability to protect people from HIV infection. -
Acuvue Oasys® with Transitions™ Light Intelligent Technology™ contact lenses named one of Time’s Best Inventions of 2018
This first-of-its-kind innovation has a dynamic photochromic filter that responds to changing light conditions. -
Meet a Johnson & Johnson researcher poised to crack the HIV vaccine code
In the lead-up to the recent International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science in the Netherlands, we sat down with Hanneke Schuitemaker, who’s hard at work on the holy grail of HIV research: a preventive treatment.