Why is it mandatory to test for hepatitis B and C when donating blood? Medical science says that hepatitis B and C infection can be transmitted through blood, so before giving blood to the patient, it is mandatory to test these viruses. Millions of patients around the world are given blood to save their lives. Surgery, accidents, childbirth, cancer, thalassemia, anemia - in all these cases blood is vital. But if this life-giving blood carries the hepatitis 'B' or 'C' virus, it can become a silent risk rather than a life saver. Therefore, it is very important to test for hepatitis B and C before giving blood to the patient. Is every blood donated around the world tested for hepatitis B and C? What is Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C? Hepatitis means inflammation or swelling of the liver. It can be caused by a virus attack, excessive alcohol consumption, medication or other reasons. In terms of blood circulation, Hepatitis B (HBV) and Hepatitis C (HCV) are considered the mos...
GSK's drug is 60 percent more effective in curing cancer in women World-renowned pharmaceutical company GSK has announced that the initial results of its new drug ' Mosertatag Rezedacan ', which is used to treat uterine and ovarian cancer , are encouraging. In the first phase of clinical trials, 'Mosertatag Rezedacan' has shown success in platinum-resistant ovarian cancer by 62 percent and in uterine cancer by 67 percent. GSK is preparing to start five large 'Phase-3' clinical trials in 2026 and the drug could change the way cancer is treated, said Hesham Abdullah. World-renowned pharmaceutical company GSK has announced that the initial results of its new drug used to treat uterine and ovarian cancer are very encouraging. The new antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) drug , called mosertatag rezedecan, has shown positive results in a phase 1 clinical trial. The BEHOLD-1 study , presented at the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) annual meeting in Puerto Rico, ...