Leveraging social networking sites for disease surveillance and public sensing: the case of the 2013 avian influenza A(H7N9) outbreak in China

We conducted in-depth analysis on the use of a popular Chinese social networking and microblogging site, Sina Weibo, to monitor an avian influenza A(H7N9) outbreak in China and to assess the value of social networking sites in the surveillance of disease outbreaks that occur overseas.Two data sets were employed for our analysis: a line listing of c

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Iris reconstruction using autologous iris preserved in cold balanced salt solution for 8 hours in iatrogenic total iridodialysis during cataract surgery: a case report

Abstract Background A large iris defect or extensive iridodialysis can be an intractable cause of visual disturbance, photophobia, glare, monocular diplopia, or cosmetic deformity.The implantation of an artificial iris substitute could be an effective option, but this can cause a reduction in endothelial cell density.We Railing Hardware succeeded i

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Tool for Pork Pie Development

The traditional British pork pie consists of roughly chopped pork cooked in a hot water pastry crust.Due to shrinkage of the meat during cooking, the gap formed around the meat is usually sealed using a gelatin based jelly to exclude air and thus help to preserve the pie.The properties of the jelly are such that it will ingress into Jumpers Leads t

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