Lumos Pharma's (LUMO) CEO Rick Hawkins on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Lumos Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:LUMO) Q1 2020 Earnings Conference Call May 28, 2020 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Lisa Miller – Director-Investor Relations Rick Ha

Coronavirus infection rate may shift toward younger ages; death risk higher in cancer patients

(Reuters) - The following is a brief roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus.

Team cracks the case of the universe’s ‘missing matter’

Researchers have solved a decades-old mystery of "missing matter"—material long predicted to exist in the universe but never detected—until now.

Food security and sustainability during the pandemic

The virus provides an opportunity. But will we Take it?Amid rising deaths from the coronavirus worldwide, the World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that the world could face a "global hunger p

The Country Is Reopening. My Patients Are Still Suffering.

Nursing home residents. Cabdrivers. Immigrants. Covid-19 has become a disease of the vulnerable.

At isolation centre, TMH cancer patients find familiar faces

Hospital staff continue to care for patients at another facility

Condition in kids with possible COVID-19 link being studied in Canada

British Columbia and Alberta have become the latest provinces in Canada to investigate cases of an unusual syndrome in children, which doctors around the wo

Possible coronavirus-linked MIS-C inflammatory condition reported in children at Texas pediatric hospitals

At least two children’s hospitals in Texas have recently treated pediatric patients for a mysterious inflammatory syndrome that experts have said is likely related to the novel coronavirus. 

A rising tide of marine disease? How parasites respond to a warming world

Warming events are increasing in magnitude and severity, threatening many ecosystems worldwide. As the global temperatures continue to climb, it also raises uncertainties as to the relationship, prevalence, ...

Bergamot 101: Benefits & Uses For This Essential Oil Found In Earl Grey Tea

The research on it is nascent but promising.

No community transmission in Kerala so far, says state health minister

The number of virus tests has increased and nearly 3000 tests are being done per day, she said.

FDA Finds Contamination In Several Brands Of Diabetes Drug

U.S. health regulators are telling five drugmakers to recall their versions of metformin, a widely used diabetes medication.

Scientists raise concern over hydroxychloroquine study

Paris, France | AFP | Dozens of scientists have raised concerns over a large-scale study of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine published in the Lancet that led to the World Health Organization suspending clinical trials of the anti-viral drugs as a potential treatment for COVID-19. Hydroxychloroquine, normally used to treat arthritis, has become one of the most high …

FDA finds contamination in several brands of diabetes drug

WASHINGTON - U.S. health regulators are telling five drugmakers to recall their versions of a widely used diabetes medication after laboratory tests found e

FDA finds contamination in several brands of diabetes drug

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health regulators are telling five drugmakers to recall their versions of a widely used diabetes medication after laboratory tests found elevated...

FDA asks drugmakers to recall several diabetes drugs over contaminants

US health regulators are telling five drugmakers to recall their versions of a widely used diabetes medication after laboratory tests found elevated levels of a contaminant linked to cancer. The Food

Filling gaps in our understanding of how cities began to rise

Genomic analysis shows long-term genetic mixing in West Asia before the rise of the world’s first cities

Nolte: The Science Turns Against America's Mask Fascists

No less than the New England Journal of Medicine has dealt a body blow to America's growing army of mask fascists.

Paper-thin gallium oxide transistor handles more than 8,000 volts

People love their electric cars. But not so much the bulky batteries and related power systems that take up precious cargo space.

Medtronic plc (MDT) CEO Geoff Martha presents at Bernstein 36th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference (Transcript)

Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) Bernstein 36th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference May 29, 2020 09:00 AM ET Company Participants Geoff Martha - Chief Executive Offic

What Birds Do for Us and What We Can Do for Them

We want to return to our lives and livelihoods without sacrificing the natural world that supports us in body and in spirit.

End of US Waivers Will Not Impair Iran Nuclear Activity

The United States' termination of sanctions waivers that allowed foreign firms to cooperate at Iranian nuclear sites will have no impact on Tehran's nuclear activities, spokesman for the Atomic

Iran's Daily Covid-19 Cases Soar

Iran’s daily confirmed coronavirus cases climbed by 2,819 on Friday, the highest single-day rise since April 2.

Spoilers: Leanne is determined to cope alone in Corrie as Oliver is sent home

Leanne made clear she intended to do everything on her own.

European, South Korean authorities vie for COVID-19 antiviral remdesivir

By Carl O'Donnell and Pushkala Aripaka European and South Korean authorities are vying for Gilead Sciences' potential COVID-19 treatment, remdesivir, even though the drugmaker has yet to gain regulatory approval in either market and is still ramping up production of the anti-viral drug.

Minerva Neurosciences: NERV Stock Plummets 72% on Schizophrenia Study

Minerva Neurosciences (NERV) is seeing NERV stock nosedive on Friday after announcing results from a recent schizophrenia study.

Death rate after elective surgery soars if a patient has Covid-19

The death rate after elective surgery soars if a patient has Covid-19, a new study has revealed, as doctors say non urgent procedures should be postponed. The study, published in The Lancet, revealed that among patients with Covid-19 who underwent elective surgery the death rate was 18.9 per cent. Researchers

As coronavirus scams proliferate, Google launches scam-spotter tool

Scammers beware: Google is on the lookout for you.

Five hotels to be extensions for private hospitals

This will increase number of beds that are available for COVID-19 patients, says Delhi government

Five Delhi luxury hotels made extended Covid hospitals

NEW DELHI: To ensure sufficient beds to deal with the increasing coronavirus cases, the Delhi government on Friday directed that five luxury hotels in.

Tenants plan suit against NYCHA officials for coronavirus response

Distraught public housing residents plan to sue the New York City Housing Authority after 1241 tenants died of COVID-19 and thousands more were sickened because the buildings were not properly

Mumbai: In four wards, recovery rate less than 20 per cent

A test to check if the person is negative is only done if the patient has severe Covid-19 symptoms. Mumbai now has 16,008 recovered patients, and 19745 active cases.

Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Created A Hydrothermal Province Nine Times The Size Of Yellowstone

Remains of an ancient hydrothermal vent system have been discovered beneath the crater whose making ended the Cretaceous era. The system is nine times the

Monkeys steal COVID-19 blood samples in India

A troop of monkeys in India attacked a medical official and snatched away blood samples of patients who had tested positive for the novel ...

Monkeys steal blood samples of Covid-19 patients from lab technician in India

Authorities said they were not clear if the monkeys had spilled the blood samples.

ITC to use Amway network to sell juices as coronavirus pushes demand for immunity boosters

FMCG major ITC has partnered with direct selling company Amway to retail its range of juices as demand for immunity building products witness a boom during the coronavirus pandemic.

Only half of people with symptoms are self-isolating for a week, scientists warn

The worrying claim came to light as Sage released the minutes of more than 30 of their meetings to date

The science behind the SpaceX Crew Dragon launch tomorrow

On Saturday, two NASA astronauts, Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley will make history by traveling to the International Space Station (ISS) in a privately funded spacecraft, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, and Crew Dragon capsule.

31 more die as coronavirus wreaks havoc in Sindh

--Provincial minister says decision regarding lockdown to be taken after May 31KARACHI: As many as 31 coronavirus patients died during the last 24 hours in Sindh, which is the highest figure since

Coronavirus lockdown | Punjab increases fines for norms violation

Penalty for not wearing masks raised to ₹500 from ₹200

‘Scale down flights from Mumbai, Ahmedabad’

2 cities are virus hotspots: Minister

FDA approves Roche immunotherapy cocktail in liver cancer

ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss drugmaker Roche said on Friday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved its immunotherapy Tecentriq in combination with its drug Avastin for the most common kind of liver cancer.

CMC diagnostic centre gets an upgrade

Medical centre to commences operation from June 1

Sustainable development crucial in Indonesia’s COVID-19 recovery, experts say

The COVID-19 pandemic has given the environment some time to recover, but experts are saying that the country will need to ramp up its efforts toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals once coronavirus restrictions are lifted.

At AIIMS, 206 cases among healthcare workers but most have recovered

The country’s top medical institute has a manpower of 20,000 people, which includes administration, faculty, doctors, nurses, paramedics, as well as outsourced workers.

Cat rescued from narrow gap between brick walls in California

May 29 (UPI) -- Animal services officers in California shared video of the rescue of a cat that somehow ended up trapped in the narrow gap between two brick walls.

Soldier's letter home from Vietnam delivered 52 years later

May 29 (UPI) -- An Indiana woman said she was surprised when a letter her brother sent while serving in the Vietnam War finally made its way to her after 52 years.

Eight US companies will manufacture NASA’s COVID-19 ventilator

Eight US companies will manufacture the ventilator designed by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and fast-tracked by the FDA.

MASS Design Group outlines redesign strategies for restaurants following coronavirus

US architecture firm MASS Design Group has suggested that restaurants add barriers, remove bar seating and seek local produce sources to curtail infection and promote social distancing to allow patrons to safely eat out following the coronavirus lockdown.

Connecting with nursing home residents with dementia a challenge for families during pandemic

As residents struggle to understand visitation ban, relatives turn to food delivery and video chats

Maneater's Orca Tank Is Terrifying, Even As a Godlike Megashark

The fear it inspires is made only more potent by the rest of Maneater's dedication to its over-the-top, sharky power fantasy.

Horoscope Today, May 30, 2020: Aries, Scorpio, Leo, Virgo, Gemini, Libra, and other signs – check astrological prediction

Horoscope Today, May 23, 2020: Pisces, it's definitely a day to allow a little time for quiet contemplation. Nobody has the right to intrude on your private space or to tell you what to believe

The Irish Times view on the world after Covid-19: Rethinking our societies

Amid the darkness, we have also caught glimpses of light: the solidarity of neighbours, the heroics of frontline workers, the kindness of strangers

Police arrest woman for stealing two-year-old in Rivers

Police in Rivers State have confirmed the arrest of a middle-aged woman, simply identified as Chinyere, for allegedly abducting her ...

PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results, Friday, 29 May, 2020

Here are the winning PowerBall lottery numbers from Friday night’s live draw.

People are becoming more aware of Covid-19’s global impact, Idris Elba says

The actor spoke during an online briefing organised by the World Economic Forum.

People are becoming more aware of Covid-19’s global impact, Idris Elba says

The actor spoke during an online briefing organised by the World Economic Forum.

People are becoming more aware of Covid-19's global impact, Idris Elba says

The actor spoke during an online briefing organised by the World Economic Forum.

Railways to provide TTEs with magnifying glasses to avoid physical handling of tickets; Twitter says 'you can never get bored'

Chilean student hits the roof for online classes during pandemic

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - To keep from falling behind in her studies amid the coronavirus pandemic, first-year Chilean college student Paulina Romero climbs onto her roof each day in search of a cell signal strong enough to transmit her online classes.

Covid-19 in the Western Cape: 887 people hospitalised, 34 more deaths

The Western Cape's new scenario planning 'has indicated that we expect to experience our peak at the end of June or beginning of July'.

UP's Mathura Prepares For Possible Locust Attack To Protect Crops

Insecticides and pesticides will be sprayed on crops and vegetation to prevent a probable attack of desert locusts in the Mathura, an official said on Friday.

Locust danger for flights! DGCA issues guidelines for pilots and airlines; Check details

Terming this year's incident of locust attacks "highly unusual" which was last seen 20 years back, the aviation regulator has advised the pilots to be mindful of locust attacks during the landing and take-off of the aircraft as they fly close to the ground.

Greece bans Irish tourists from visiting due to poor coronavirus record

Greece has released a list of 29 countries from where it will accept tourists - and Ireland does not make the list

Greece will reopen to tourists from 29 countries beginning June 15, will conduct random testing

Greece will begin lifting its coronavirus lockdown for business and travel ahead of the peak summer tourism season, officials announced Friday.

Ontario mulls regional reopening due to expected increase in testing data

TORONTO — Ontario is implementing an expanded COVID-19 testing strategy, including targeting specific sectors and using mobile teams, and the increased data that's expected to follow is prompting the premier to consider a regional approach to reopeni

America's new road rules: How do you plan a summer vacation during the pandemic?

New rules for summer vacation: a quick getaway could be tricky this year because different states have different restrictions. Here's what you should plan for.

Kuwait reports 1072 new COVID-19 cases, 9 deaths

Kuwait on Friday registered 1,072 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of infections in the country, to 25,184, the state agency KUNA reported.

BMC class III & IV staffers upset: ‘Not being tested, not being treated’

Across Mumbai, according to municipal commissioner Iqbal Chahal, 1,529 BMC staffers have been infected. Municipal Mazdoor Union estimates there are 520 Class III and IV staffers infected across civic hospitals and an equal number in quarantine.

Second home robbery in two months leaves young couple shaken

They are now looking to move from the area.

SpaceX loses another Starship prototype in massive explosion

The fourth Starship is no more

Watch: SpaceX prototype Starship rocket just exploded in a big fireball

SpaceX’s Starship SN4 prototype launch vehicle just exploded in a huge fireball during a static fire test in Boca Chica, Texas. While the Starship spacecraft is still early in development, th…

421 deaths by suicide and intentional self-harm in 2019

There were 421 deaths by suicide and intentional self-harm registered in Ireland last year, according to the Yearly Summary of Vital Statistics published by the Central Statistics Office.

Eastern Cape confirms some schools not ready to reopen on Monday

Kojana told the briefing that alleged acts of sabotage among rival suppliers were crippling the supply of PPE in some districts.

Crematoriums in city increase capacity

Civic bodies here have increased the capacity to cremate bodies from about 45 per day to about 95 per day by allowing the use of wood pyres at five crematoriums, a senior SDMC official said on Friday.