Amgen

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Amgen was one of the first biotechnology companies to successfully commercialize a protein therapeutic. elaborate share

Telemedicine

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Telemedicine's use exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing its adoption rate by years in a matter of months. elaborate share

Vaccines

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The word "vaccine" comes from the Latin word *vacca*, meaning "cow," referring to Edward Jenner's use of cowpox to vaccinate against smallpox. elaborate share

Oncology

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Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. It's a surprisingly broad field, encompassing many subspecialties focusing on specific cancer types or treatment modalities. elaborate share

Gilead Sciences

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Gilead Sciences' first marketed drug was Vistide, an antiviral treatment for cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis. elaborate share

Gene Therapy

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Gene therapy's first successful human trial, in 1990, treated a young girl with a severe immune deficiency. elaborate share