Measuring concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine among Japanese internet users through search queries

Using a vaccine concern index based on internet searches on the COVID-19 vaccine, researchers from NAIST find that “adverse reaction” searches positively correlate with adoption, which may help online resources encourage vaccination. The study appears in Scientific Reports. Since becoming available, vaccines against COVID-19 have been vital in preventing deaths. However, vaccination rates in many developed countries are below expectations […]

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The Increasing Use of Microfluidics in Labs and Hospitals

insights from industryFlorian SiemenrothProduct ManagerBartels Mikrotechnik GmbH Can you explain how Bartels Mikrotechnik’s experience benefits clients looking for a fast entry into microfluidic applications? Bartels Mikrotechnik has over 26 years of experience in the microfluidics industry. During this time, we have done everything from using existing components in building systems for our clients to over-adapting them and creating our own products. This […]

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Delayed intervention makes eliminating monkeypox more difficult

Vaccinations and lifestyle adjustments in at risk-populations have enabled public health authorities to gradually get a better handle on monkeypox in the U.S. However, a new study warns that it’s too soon to relax. “Just because a disease like monkeypox appears controllable does not mean it will stay controllable,” said the paper’s lead author, University of Maryland Biology Assistant Professor […]

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This Stepdad Wants to Adopt One of His Stepchildren and Not the Other & Reddit Completely Gets It

Reddit came through with advice, feedback and words of wisdom when a stepdad posted about an uncomfortable quandary he’s experiencing with his stepchildren. The user explained that he’s been married to his wife for two years and they’ve dated for five years. She has two kids from a previous marriage, James (15m) and Becky (8f). Their biological dad is absent […]

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High intake of whole grains, fiber, fish and omega-3 fatty acids linked to lower death risk in type 2 diabetic adults

Eating a diet high in whole grains, fiber, fish and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) may reduce the risk of dying from all causes in adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a systematic review and meta-analysis synthesizing all the available evidence, being presented at this year’s European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Annual Meeting in Stockholm, […]

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