A randomized trial conducted to test the efficacy of perioperative pembrolizumab in operable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has shown positive results. The trial showed a 42% reduction in risk for disease recurrence or death, thereby supporting the use of PD-1 checkpoint inhibitor in stage II-III NSCLC. Although the trial did not show a significant
The UK was not prepared for the COVID-19 pandemic due to years of austerity, according to a report by the Trades Union Congress (TUC). The TUC report claimed that funding cuts led to health and social care being “dangerously understaffed” and reduced its capacity to respond to the crisis. The report also stated that multiple
Novak Djokovic is one step closer to claiming his 23rd Grand Slam title after a crushing defeat of Juan Pablo Varillas in the French Open on Sunday. Djokovic, currently tied with Rafael Nadal with 22 major titles, easily defeated his 94th-ranked opponent without being dragged into lengthy baseline battles. Varillas had previously won all of
A phase III trial conducted by SWOG S1826 has revealed that the immune checkpoint inhibitor nivolumab (Opdivo) is more effective than brentuximab vedotin (Adcetris) in reducing disease progression or death in newly diagnosed adults and adolescents with advanced-stage classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL). Research Findings The trial involved over 976 patients with newly diagnosed stage III-IV
Celine Song’s Past Lives, distributed by A24, has grossed $232k across four screens earning over $58k per location. This marks a strong debut for Song as the film now stands as the second-biggest limited opening of the year so far. Past Lives, a love story that was a Sundance favorite, stars Greta Lee and Teo
Dorset Police have identified the two teenagers who died in a tragic incident at Bournemouth beach on Wednesday. The 17-year-old boy has been named as Joe Abbess from Southampton, while the 12-year-old girl has been named locally as Sunnah Khan. Another eight people were injured in the incident. Families Pay Tribute Joe’s family issued a
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, known as OPEC+, announced on Sunday that there will be no changes to its planned oil production cuts for this year. Previously, the alliance had agreed to a 2 million barrels-per-day decline in October, and some OPEC+ members had also announced voluntary drops of
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Florida Panthers 5-2 in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. Zach Whitecloud scored the crucial goal that put Vegas ahead with just over 13 minutes left in the game. The game was a feisty opener between Sun Belt teams that wasted little time getting acquainted with big hits
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) was heard loudly at the ATX TV Festival in Austin, Texas, where various panels informed attendees about the issues that matter to writers in the stalled negotiations with studios. The panels discussed AI and staffing minimums, which refers to the set minimum number of writers that a series has
The Buffalo Bills have agreed to a four-year, $68 million extension with their 2019 first-round draft pick, Ed Oliver. The deal includes $45 million guaranteed, and Oliver will remain under contract with the Bills through the 2027 season. This extension will make Oliver the team’s first defensive tackle under contract past the 2023 season. Details