FDA approves Keytruda plus chemotherapy for cervical cancer – Merck

Merck Inc., announced that the FDA has approved Keytruda (pembrolizumab) in combination with chemotherapy, with or without bevacizumab, for the treatment of patients with persistent, recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer whose tumors express PD-L1 (Combined Positive Score [CPS] at least 1) as determined by an FDA-approved test. The approval is based on the Phase III KEYNOTE-826 trial evaluating Keytruda plus […]

Deepika opens up about Filming Intimate Scenes in Gehraiyaan

Deepika Padukone has shared her experience of filming intimate scenes in Gehraiyaan, the trailer for which was released on January 20, 2022. Deepika credited the film’s director Shakun Batra for creating a “safe and secure” environment on set. Gehraiyaan is a relationship drama, which explores the theme of infidelity in modern relationships. In the trailer, Deepika’s character Alisha falls for […]

‘Surprisingly simple’ arithmetic of smell

Adding and subtracting certain neurons tells researchers whether or not a locust can smell an odor. Smell it inside or outside; summer or winter; in a coffee shop with a scone; in a pizza parlor with pepperoni — even at a pizza parlor with a scone! — coffee smells like coffee. Why don’t other smells or different environmental factors “get […]

Deepika Padukone seen in Love Triangle in Gehraiyaan Trailer

The trailer for Shakun Batra’s upcoming film Gehraiyaan was released on January 20, 2022. Gehraiyaan, which stars Deepika Padukone, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Ananya Panday and Dhairya Karwa, has been described as a “mirror into modern adult relationships”. The trailer opens with a glimpse of Alisha, played by Deepika, and Karan’s tumultuous married life. Alisha’s cousin Tia, played by Ananya Panday, is […]

Researchers develop optical biopsy system that detects liver cancer

New instrument could aid diagnosis by helping surgeons pinpoint the best place for a biopsy. Researchers have developed an optical biopsy system that can distinguish between cancerous and healthy liver tissue. The new technology could make it easier to diagnose liver cancer, which is the sixth most common cancer globally. “The instrument is designed to be compatible with the needles […]

How to Use Oats to Calm Your Skin

Oats can be used in a variety of ways. As well as being a tasty breakfast ingredient, oats can easily be incorporated into your skincare routine to calm your skin. While you can smear your breakfast oatmeal on your face, oats to be used for skin care purposes are processed in a particular way for defined particle size. Colloidal oatmeal, […]