Chennai: Women with disabilities get exclusive space to train, exercise
[ad_1] The gym dedicated to women with disabilities in Nungambakkam, Chennai. | Photo Credit: M. Srinath M. Nathiya swiftly pulls one side of the cable crossover machine, which weighs over 6 kg, and proceeds to pull at the other, grunting every time. Seated in her wheelchair at a recently established gym for women with disabilities, she soon gets into her
Digital innovation in healthcare: quantifying the impact of digital sepsis screening tools on patient outcomes—a multi-site natural experiment
[ad_1] Results In total, we examined mortality patterns in 607 980 SoS patients across three Trusts. In Trust A, we included 156 387 patients who were admitted over 119 months, in Trust B 248 301 patients over 85 months, in Trust C 203 212 over 118 months and Trust D 110 110 over 46 months. In all Trusts, the SoS cohort had more
Potential for near-term AI risks to evolve into existential threats in healthcare
[ad_1] Abstract The recent emergence of foundation model-based chatbots, such as ChatGPT (OpenAI, San Francisco, CA, USA), has showcased remarkable language mastery and intuitive comprehension capabilities. Despite significant efforts to identify and address the near-term risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI), our understanding of the existential threats they pose remains limited. Near-term risks stem from AI that already exist or
Digital innovation in healthcare: quantifying the impact of digital sepsis screening tools on patient outcomes—a multi-site natural experiment
[ad_1] Results In total, we examined mortality patterns in 607 980 SoS patients across three Trusts. In Trust A, we included 156 387 patients who were admitted over 119 months, in Trust B 248 301 patients over 85 months, in Trust C 203 212 over 118 months and Trust D 110 110 over 46 months. In all Trusts, the SoS cohort had more
Tamil Nadu bans mayonnaise made from raw eggs for one year
[ad_1] Representative image | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Tamil Nadu has banned the manufacture, storage, and sale of mayonnaise prepared from raw eggs for a period of one year with effect from April 8. The ban, issued in the interest of public health, is on the basis that mayonnaise made of raw eggs is a “high risk food”, carrying a
Meet Shashaank Saravanakumar, a young para cyclist breaking barriers in Coimbatore
[ad_1] Shashaank Saravanakumar | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Fourteen-year-old Shashaank Saravanakumar may be soft-spoken, but on the road, his determination speaks volumes. A student of St Antony’s School, Puliyakulam, Coimbatore, Shashaank recently made his mark at the first Para-national Road Cycling Championship held in Hyderabad. Representing Tamil Nadu in the CII (Intellectual Impairment) category for juniors under 19, he completed
A weight loss journey sans a nutritionist, gym, and a coach: How it all worked out
[ad_1] If someone had told me two years ago that I would lose over 50 kilos without setting foot in a gym or giving up real food, I would not have believed it. But here I am—healthier, sharper, and more confident than I have been in years. My transformation, however, did not begin with a fitness influencer or a fad
Exploring Coimbatore’s growing pickleball craze
[ad_1] Amidst the thwack of shuttlecocks and the thump of cricket balls a new sound echoes across the neighbourhoods of Coimbatore: the lively, distinct pop of a pickleball paddle meeting its plastic foe. From gated communities to newly minted indoor arenas, the city is warming up to the paddle sport. Pickleball — a sport that fuses elements of tennis, badminton
Food start-up Tocco connects home chefs from across the country with people looking for healthy snack options
[ad_1] Remember that craving for homemade pickle, mulagu podi, chammanthi podi, poha, cookies and chivdawhen you were away from home? If you live or have lived away from home — either as a student or for work — you know it. And it was something Mumbai-based engineer Reshma Suresh felt intensely when she moved away from home in Kochi to
Development of an explainable prediction model for portal vein system thrombosis post-splenectomy in patients with cirrhosis
[ad_1] Discussion In this clinical study, we employed five distinct ML algorithms to predict the risk of PVST during the 3-month follow-up after splenectomy in patients with cirrhosis. Although some early predictive models have been developed using traditional statistical methods, the performance of ML approaches remained unclear. Our findings indicate that the ML-based prediction models can provide an initial risk
Cracking the code: a scoping review to unite disciplines in tackling legal issues in health artificial intelligence
[ad_1] Overview AI promises to revolutionise healthcare by ushering in a new era of medicine and alleviating the strain on overburdened healthcare systems. However, there is a growing consensus that realising AI’s potential requires adequate legal governance. Given the rapid evolution of AI technology, delivering optimal regulation presents a significant challenge. Addressing this challenge necessitates convergence across disciplines to identify
Prospective external validation of the automated PIPRA multivariable prediction model for postoperative delirium on real-world data from a consecutive cohort of non-cardiac surgery inpatients
[ad_1] Methods Source of data and participants The delirium risk calculated using the PIPRA model was routinely collected, together with the delirium screening results, during a quality improvement project (QIP) in a Swiss, private 335-bed hospital.20 The project included all inpatients aged 60 and above undergoing non-cardiac, non-intracranial surgery with an admission date from 1 May to 30 June 2023.
Designing an interoperable solution to support pharmacogenomic-guided prescribing in primary care: an implementer report
[ad_1] Abstract Study objectives Describe the implementation of an interoperable solution to support pharmacogenomic-guided prescribing in primary care in the National Health Service, England. Methods We used an iterative approach to software development going through clinical workflow mapping, architecture design and development, and pilot-testing. Results We configured a commercial health data management platform to store pharmacogenomic results in a structured
AIAIAI: AI insights on amassing influence in AI-related publications – an AI-assisted retrospective analysis into AI-related publication
[ad_1] Materials and methods Our entire research was AI-based, using the capabilities and sage advice from ChatGPT (OpenAI, model 4o). The AI engine used Python programming language to construct scripts for all data collection and statistical analysis. These scripts were deployed through ChatGPT’s interface, using Google Colab or locally. The code will be uploaded to an open repository. The only
Tamil Nadu’s oldest ice cream spots
[ad_1] Apple milk, Madurai Apple mix or apple milk, an ice cream-like dessert served at Amsavalli Bhavan in Madurai. | Photo Credit: G. Moorthy Nothing much has changed at Amsavalli Bhavan on Madurai’s East Veli Street ever since it was started 75 years ago. The hand-painted signboard, mosaic flooring, a narrow flight of stairs that leads one to the dim-lit
Value of a Nationwide University Network in scaling up telemonitoring: a qualitative study
[ad_1] A summary of all successes and lessons learnt is given in box 1. The Citrien-2 programme focused on TM rather than specific solutions, encouraging a flexible approach to customised solutions at each UMC. As one of the steering group members stated: Box 1 Overview of successes and lessons learnt from the inventory Orientation Successes Our eHealth solution was developed
House of Klothberg, a new cafe in Chennai, also features a boutique and an ice cream parlour
[ad_1] House of Klothberg | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A blue wall with murals of cheerful sunflowers and dapper-looking girls has become an Instagrammable spot on Harrington Road. Beyond this vibrant facade lies the House of Klothberg which is a boutique, cafe, and ice cream parlour all rolled into one. The ground floor houses clothes, shoes and accessories — made
What is adulteration, and what is its impact on our daily lives?
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Usability of an electronic health record 6 months post go-live and its association with burnout, insomnia and turnover intention: a cross-sectional study in a hospital setting
[ad_1] Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to assess how different groups of health professionals evaluated the usability of a new electronic health record (EHR) and to investigate the association between the usability and burnout, insomnia and turnover intention. Methods This cross-sectional study included 1424 health professionals who worked at a Norwegian University Hospital. The usability was measured
Usability of an electronic health record 6 months post go-live and its association with burnout, insomnia and turnover intention: a cross-sectional study in a hospital setting
[ad_1] Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to assess how different groups of health professionals evaluated the usability of a new electronic health record (EHR) and to investigate the association between the usability and burnout, insomnia and turnover intention. Methods This cross-sectional study included 1424 health professionals who worked at a Norwegian University Hospital. The usability was measured
Thiruvananthapuram’s Eateries put their spin on idlis
[ad_1] Growing up, Athira J was not a big fan of idlis. “If someone at home said we have idli for breakfast, my whole mood would be spoiled,” she says. However, now, Chaikaari, the eatery she runs with her cousin Arun Kumar BS, sells around 2.5 lakhs idlis a day, through its five outlets in the city. The brand serves
Kampot restaurant review: Some hits, some misses, but options aplenty and a pleasant vibe
[ad_1] After its debut at Ecoworld, Kampot has opened its second outlet on Haralur Road, just off Sarjapur Road. The restaurant brings together Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Korean cuisines with a live ramen, sushi, and dim sum bar, curated wine cocktails, and an ambiance that balances chic modernity with a relaxed, airy vibe. We arrived on a sultry afternoon and opted
Exploring Bengaluru’s Iftar hotspots: Shivaji Nagar, Frazer Town, and Koramangala
[ad_1] Bengaluru’s Ramzan feasts: A lip-smacking journey through three food hubs Bengaluru’s Ramzan food scene comes alive at night. From sizzling kebabs to sweet sherbets, we explore three buzzing iftar hotspots: Shivaji Nagar, Frazer Town, and Koramangala. | Video Credit: The Hindu Bengaluru, for all its tech-driven energy, is not exactly a city that never sleeps. Unlike Mumbai’s 3 am
Artificial intelligence for predicting interstitial fibrosis and tubular atrophy using diagnostic ultrasound imaging and biomarkers
[ad_1] Abstract Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global health concern characterised by irreversible renal damage that is often assessed using invasive renal biopsy. Accurate evaluation of interstitial fibrosis and tubular atrophy (IFTA) is crucial for CKD management. This study aimed to leverage machine learning (ML) models to predict IFTA using a combination of ultrasonography (US) images and patient
Here’s how Indian card games are reshaping game nights and social gatherings
[ad_1] In living rooms, cafés, and weekend get-togethers, card games are quietly reshaping the social landscape in India. This past year has seen an influx of new designs — some built to test knowledge, others to fuel laughter or spark debate. From fitness challenges to fun drinking games, these decks have found a place in conversations and celebrations alike, reflecting