According to Roche, they developed Avastin injections, known as Bevacizumab, primarily for cancer treatment. Avastin was approved for medical use in the United States and over 130 other countries worldwide. It has been recognized as an effective treatment option for various cancer types and is widely used for this purpose.
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Alarming Discovery of “Disease X” Raises Global Health Concerns
During a recent interview, Dr. Kate Bingham, a British doctor who was part of the Vaccine Task Force in the UK, unveiled the alarming potential of Disease X, likening its impact to the devastating
The carrot myth: separating fact from fiction about night vision.
Carrots have long been associated with the idea of improving night vision due to their vitamin A content, specifically retinol. While there is some truth […]
Demand for new COVID-19 vaccine faces insurance, supply, and scheduling issues.
The introduction of the latest COVID-19 vaccine for individuals aged 6 months and older has led to several challenges, including high demand, insurance complications, and […]
Epidemic of conjunctivitis sweeps Gujranwala with over 4,500 cases in ten days.
Gujranwala is currently grappling with an epidemic of conjunctivitis, as government hospitals receive more than a hundred patients daily due to viral infections. Local medical […]
Understanding and preventing conjunctivitis (pink eye): causes, spread, and precautions.
Conjunctivitis, commonly referred to as “pink eye,” is a widespread eye condition affecting millions of people worldwide annually. Although it may seem like a minor […]
The ongoing threat of Nipah virus: A Call for Global Vigilance and Research.
The specter of the Nipah virus looms large once again as India grapples with a resurgence of this deadly pathogen. But Nipah is not just […]
Breakthrough discovery: scientists identify new genes linked to higher colon and rectal cancer risk.
In a significant breakthrough, researchers from the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in the US have uncovered new genes associated with a heightened risk of colon and […]
Groundbreaking experiment: pig kidney successfully functions inside brain-dead man for record two months.
In a groundbreaking experiment, a pig’s kidney successfully functioned inside a brain-dead man for two months at NYU Langone Health, marking a significant step in […]