European Commission approves Vaxneuvance (pneumococcal 15-valent conjugate vaccine) for individuals 18 years of age and older – Merck Inc

Merck Inc., announced that the European Commission (EC) has approved Vaxneuvance (Pneumococcal 15-valent Conjugate Vaccine) for active immunization for the prevention of invasive disease and pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae in individuals 18 years of age and older. The approval allows marketing of Vaxneuvance in all 27 European Union (EU) Member States plus Iceland, Norway and Lichtenstein. The use of […]

5 Domestic Abuse Organisations for British Asian Men

The UK highly disregards domestic abuse towards British Asian men. However, these top domestic abuse organisations are trying to change that. Although there is more awareness in regards to domestic abuse, relating this to British Asian communities is frowned upon. Whether it’s male or female, domestic abuse is a dangerous yet consistent problem within South Asian homes in the UK. […]

Epstein-Barr virus may be leading cause of multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS), a progressive disease that affects 2.8 million people worldwide and for which there is no definitive cure, is likely caused by infection with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), according to a study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researchers. Their findings will be published online in Science. “The hypothesis that EBV causes MS has been investigated […]

NEO 10Y on Spiritualism, Desi Roots & Being Non-Binary

Nik Thakkar, most notably known as NEO 10Y, is a diverse and insightful visual artist, musician and fashion designer. The London-born non-binary creative is a highly spiritual character who is reimaging the artistic landscape. NEO 10Y’s aura is extremely intriguing and has caught the attention of many fans and companies worldwide. Through hyper-reality visuals, self-discovery and high-concept imagery, NEO’s mission […]

Feroze Khan faces Criticism for joining TikTok

“I guess TikTok is cancer-free now.” Feroze Khan is the latest celebrity to join the popular video-sharing app TikTok. His decision to join the platform was a surprise to many since he openly called the app “cancer” in 2021 in the wake of two ‘controversial’ videos. On January 31, 2022, the 31-year-old actor shared a montage of videos distributing food […]

FDA grants Brukinsa accelerated approval in relapsed or refractory marginal zone lymphoma – BeiGene

BeiGene, Ltd. announced that Brukinsa (zanubrutinib) has received accelerated approval from the FDA for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory (R/R) marginal zone lymphoma (MZL) who have received at least one anti-CD20-based regimen.This accelerated approval is based on overall response rate (ORR). Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit […]