European Commission approves Ronapreve to treat of non-hospitalized patients (outpatients) with confirmed COVID-19 who do not require oxygen supplementation

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced that the European Commission (EC) has approved the casirivimab and imdevimab antibody cocktail, known as REGEN-COV in the U.S. and Ronapreve in the European Union (EU) and other countries. The EC granted marketing authorization for the antibody cocktail for people aged 12 years and older for the treatment of non-hospitalized patients (outpatients) with confirmed COVID-19 who […]

Sunny Leone to Appear on Bigg Boss 15

Sunny Leone is set to enter Bigg Boss 15 as a special guest for the ‘Weekend Ka Vaar’ episode. Sunny Leone will be seen in the episode alongside singer Kanika Kapoor to promote their party song ‘Madhuban’. Sunny wore a black mirror work blouse with a white skirt whilst Kanika will be seen in an off-shoulder metallic gown. The garden […]

Drug made from pig intestine helps escape the ‘trap’ of clot-causing immune response

When the body attempts to fight off an infection, immune cells called neutrophils may shoot out spider web-like networks of toxic proteins to help contain the invaders. However, when not properly regulated, these web-like neutrophil extracellular traps, or NETs, play a role in forming blood clots and promoting inflammation for several diseases, including COVID-19. Utilizing the uncommon drug defibrotide, researchers […]

9 Best Chai Places to Visit in Birmingham

a twist on traditional Afternoon Tea. Chai is a popular drink and there are numerous chai places in the UK to enjoy this hot beverage. A perfectly brewed chai, containing spices, is a staple hot drink in many South Asian households. The art of making an authentic cup of chai has been crafted and passed down over many generations. British and […]

Trigger found for harmful inflammation in lupus, macular degeneration

Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have made a discovery linking lupus, a potentially debilitating autoimmune disorder, and macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness. The two diseases share a common contributor to harmful inflammation, the scientists found. The insights could let researchers develop new treatments for those diseases and other conditions driven by the newly discovered […]

Opdivo + Yervoy demonstrates durable overall survival at three years compared to chemotherapy in first-line unresectable malignant pleural mesothelioma – BMS

– Bristol Myers Squibb announced three-year data from the CheckMate -743 trial that demonstrated a durable survival benefit with first-line treatment with Opdivo (nivolumab) plus Yervoy (ipilimumab) compared to platinum-based standard-of-care chemotherapy in patients with unresectable malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM), regardless of histology. With a minimum follow-up of three years (35.5 months): i Among patients treated with Opdivo plus Yervoy, […]