Wednesday 9 June 2021

'Silicon Prairie' Ready for Quantum Leap

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The state of Nebraska has won $20 million to create next-generation quantum technology that will improve the way we diagnose and treat diseases and transfer information securely.



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Blood Sugar Control in Diabetes Getting Worse: Study

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"These trends are a wake-up call, since they mean that millions of Americans with diabetes are at higher risk for major complications," says the author of a study of diabetes control over the past 20 years.



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Those reports of severe Covid and deaths among the vaccinated? They’re rare, and not unexpected.


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Secondhand Smoke Linked to Higher Arthritis Risk

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In addition to the increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis from active smoking found in previous research, a new study finds that even exposure to secondhand smoke is associated with a higher risk of the disease.



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AstraZeneca Vaccine Carries Slightly Higher Risk of Bleeding Disorders, Study Shows


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