Health
We need herd immunity against COVID-19 vaccine misinformation
Misleading claims about COVID-19 vaccines can negatively impact public confidence in immunisation uptake, a new UNSW Sydney study reveals.
May 12, 2021
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Vaccination
The first step to curbing COVID vaccine misinformation is finding out who is most vulnerable
The success of Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout will depend on everyone's willingness to receive it. But experts have warned vaccine misinformation online puts Australia's communities at risk, and some more than others.
May 5, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
India expands faltering vaccine drive as new cases soar
India's devastating COVID-19 surge further accelerated on Saturday with more than 400,000 new cases in 24 hours, as vaccinations opened to all adults despite shortages of shots.
May 1, 2021
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Gastroenterology
Researchers identify the proteins that cause intestinal disease
Researchers from Tel Aviv University have created an artificial intelligence platform that can identify the specific proteins that allow bacteria to infect the intestines—a method that paves the way for the creation of ...
Apr 26, 2021
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Autism spectrum disorders
Social media can provide connections for children and adults on the autism spectrum
Through her work as a clinical psychologist 15 years ago, Micah Mazurek first became interested in understanding the role of technology in the lives of teens and adults on the autism spectrum.
Apr 13, 2021
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Biomedical technology
Blood vessel formation in damaged tissues with mussel adhesive protein
Blood vessels deliver nutrients and oxygen to each organ in our body. They are difficult to completely restore to their original conditions once damaged by myocardial infarction or severe ischemic diseases. This is because ...
Apr 12, 2021
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Vaccination
The ebb and flow of COVID-19 vaccine support: What social media tells us about Australians and the jab
Australia's COVID-19 vaccination rollout has hit yet another crossroads. Public confidence has wavered following the federal government's announcement last week that the Pfizer vaccine was the preferred choice for people ...
Apr 12, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Social media addiction linked to cyberbullying
As social media platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and others continue to grow in popularity, adolescents are spending more of their time online navigating a complex virtual world.
Mar 30, 2021
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Cardiology
Scientists develop AI platform to assess blood vessel anomalies and eye disease
An international team of scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), Brown University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) platform ...
Mar 22, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Achievement and escapism can lead to online video game addiction
As online video games increase in popularity—particularly with the COVID-19 pandemic forcing people to stay home—some players are becoming addicted as they seek feelings of achievement and escape, according to new research ...
Mar 18, 2021
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