Two ADAURA analyses support use of Osimertinib for patients with surgically resected, Stage IB to IIIA non-small cell lung cancer

(Singapore–16:45 p.m. SPT/3:45 EST January 29, 2021)–Two presentations from the ADAURA clinical trial advanced previous research that demonstrated improved disease-fee survival (DFS) outcomes for patients with surgically resected non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) receiving osimertinib. The data were reported today…

Racial, ethnic differences in diagnostic imaging at children’s hospitals emergency departments

What The Study Did: Researchers examined if the use of diagnostic imaging for children receiving care in pediatric emergency departments in the United States differs by race and ethnicity. Authors: Jennifer R. Marin, M.D., M.Sc., of the University of Pittsburgh School…

Researchers to investigate chemicals in indoor air

By far the majority of the air we breathe is indoor air; yet we know very little about the cocktail of chemicals entering our bodies in this way. Researchers now want to monitor these emissions and map out the scope of harmful substances

Using artificial intelligence for the automation of agricultural processes

With rapid progress being made in both theory and practical applications, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming every aspect of life and leading the world towards a sustainable future. AI technology is fundamentally and radically affecting agriculture with a move towards…

Electric car of the future to be developed in Denmark

Aarhus University is to head development of the next generation of electric car batteries with a recharging time of just six minutes; the EU is investing a total EUR 11.5 million in the project

Assessment of maternal, neonatal cord blood SARS-CoV-2 antibodies, placental transfer ratios

What The Study Did: Maternally derived antibodies are a key element of neonatal immunity. This study examined the association between maternal and neonatal SARS-CoV-2-specific antibody concentrations because understanding the dynamics of maternal antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy and subsequent…

Association of social, demographic factors with COVID-19 cases, death rates in US

What The Study Did: Researchers investigated the association between county-level social risk factors and COVID-19 cases and deaths, as well as weekly changes in cumulative cases and mortality, using publicly available data sets as of July 29, 2020. Authors: Renuka Tipirneni,…

CCNY researchers demonstrate how to measure student attention during remote learning

The Covid-19 pandemic has made home offices, virtual meetings and remote learning the norm, and it is likely here to stay. But are people paying attention in online meetings? Are students paying attention in virtual classrooms? Researchers Jens Madsen and…