Third patient free of HIV after receiving virus-resistant cells

Third patient free of HIV after receiving virus-resistant cells.

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Arthritis Pill Now Helps Regrow Hair in Alopecia

Here's a drug repurposing story that actually has real numbers behind it. Upadacitinib , a pill already prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis, just showed it can help regrow hair in people with alopecia areata, the autoimmune condition that causes round, sudden bald patches. The drug works by blocking JAK enzymes, which are part of the signaling pathways that drive immune responses. That's the same mechanism that calms joint inflammation in arthritis, and it turns out it also seems to calm whatever's attacking the hair follicles in alopecia. Two Phase III trials, nearly 1,400 people total, looked at how many patients regrew enough hair to cover at least 80% of their scalp after 24 weeks. On the 15 mg dose, close to half got there. On the 30 mg dose, it was over 54%. The placebo group? Only about 2%. That's not a small gap, that's the kind of separation that makes a drug worth watching. What stood out to me is the timeline, people started seeing improvement as e...
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Browser Extensions Can Steal Everything

Do you know a browser extension can basically steal everything going on in your browser? Honestly, most of us just click “Allow” when the permission popup shows up. We want the tool to work. But with the right (or wrong) permissions, a malicious extension can do a lot more than it claims. It can read every page you visit in real time. Banking sites, email, documents, whatever’s open. It can grab your session cookies — those little tokens that keep you logged in — so the attacker gets in as you without needing your password. It can log every keystroke you type. It can inject code into pages you’re already on, change what you see, or drop a fake payment field on a checkout page. It can even route your traffic through someone else’s server or quietly record conversations you have with AI chatbots. This isn’t theoretical. In April 2026 researchers found 108 malicious Chrome extensions. Telegram tools, video helpers, productivity add-ons — about 20,000 downloads total, all sending dat...
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A Step-by-Step Guide: Adding OPAY Virtual Verve Card to Google Play

In this tutorial, we'll walk you through the process of adding an OPAY virtual verve card to your Google Play account, enabling seamless purchases on the Play Store. Whether you're using a virtual or physical verve card, this guide has you covered. The use of OPAY's virtual card offers added flexibility with features like temporary card blocking and customizable spending limits. Please note that there's a nominal N51 processing fee, which will be refunded. Steps: 1. Open OPAY App:    - Launch your OPAY app and navigate to the "Cards" section. If you're a new user, you can create an account at this stage. 2. Select Virtual Card:    - Within the "Cards" section, choose "Virtual card" at the top. If it's your first time, you'll need to pay a one-time card generation fee. 3. Set Card PIN:    - Change the card PIN to something memorable within the OPAY app. 4. Visit Google Payments:    - Open your Chrome browser and go to (https://pa...
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