This new restaurant in New Delhi serves food from undivided Punjab
[ad_1] The framed front page of a leading daily from the day India got independence, a grandmother’s old wooden comb, centuries-old sword — for a minute, I mistake it for someone’s home. But this is Ikk Punjab, a fine dining restaurant by Rajan and Deepika Sethi of Bright Hospitality in Connaught Place, the heart of New Delhi. As I walk around, Rajan
Discover the rise of pickleball among tennis players, its accessibility, affordability, and potential for growth in the sports industry in Chennai
[ad_1] When four of Chennai’s leading club tennis players Vikram Seshasayee, Sooraj Viswanathan, G Rajesh and B Venkteshwar met up in November 2024, it was not to discuss tennis. The four of them were in final discussions about putting up Chennai Picklersss by Sports Den, a state of the art indoor Pickleball facility at Porur that would be open to
High-end health clubs allegedly conceal an exploitative work culture in Thiruvananthapuram
[ad_1] A fitness trainer at a gymnasium in Thiruvananthapuram. | Photo Credit: Nirmal Harindran Thiruvananthapuram’s rapidly growing network of upscale health clubs is emerging as a youngster’s mecca for employment. Hundreds of youth from struggling working-class families with an affinity for bodybuilding are becoming certified physical trainers to cash in on the fitness fad. Most seem driven by the desire
Saurabh Bothra: mum’s the word | The yoga trainer and entrepreneur wants older women to prioritise their health and do it every single day
[ad_1] Saurabh Bothra, 32, is everyone’s favourite ‘son’. Maybe that’s because he has mastered the ability to get even the most inactive women to exercise and feel better about themselves. He lives by the ‘yoga everyday’ motto printed on his white tee, showing up for them every single day since he launched his self-funded online yoga startup Habuild, days before
Evaluating the implementation of a digital coordination centre in an Australian hospital setting: a mixed method study protocol
[ad_1] Abstract Introduction This protocol outlines a mixed methods study evaluating a new Digital Coordination Centre (DCC) at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), Melbourne, Australia. While coordination centres show potential for impact, evidence on effective implementation in the Australian context remains scarce. This study aims to address this gap. Methods and analysis The evaluation involves a two-stage approach: a process
Evaluation of a pragmatic approach to predicting COVID-19-positive hospital bed occupancy
[ad_1] Discussion We implemented and evaluated two regression-based approaches to predicting COVID-19 bed occupancy across acute hospitals in NWL during the pandemic’s third (Delta variant) and fourth (Omicron variant) waves. Both models were based on the hypothesis of a stable linear relationship between unvaccinated cases in the community and occupied acute beds several days later. The simple model used total
Biodesign in the generative AI era: enhancing innovation and equity with NLP and LLM tools
[ad_1] Over the last two decades, the biodesign process1 has inspired a multitude of innovations in medical devices and digital health,2 benefiting millions of patients.3 Building on this foundation, a concept exploration and testing framework for machine learning medical devices based on biodesign principles has also been proposed.4 Nevertheless, traditional biodesign and biomedical innovation are presented with challenges as well
Engaging with patients with diabetes: the role of social media in low-income healthcare organisations
[ad_1] Discussion The analysis of Facebook posts from various health organisations over 6 months provided critical insights into how these institutions communicate about diabetes. Of the 4507 posts collected, 11.47% (n=517) were specifically related to diabetes. The most common format was text with pictures, followed by text with videos. Our findings revealed significant differences in the frequency of posts and level
Kochi’s growing appetite for ramen: Try these varieties- tonkotsu, ichiraku, miso
[ad_1] Extremely curious about the buzz around ramen, we headed to Tony’s Kitchen at Kacheripady, in Kochi, where we were greeted with a visual treat and a surprise for the tastebuds. Miso ramen arrives in a white ramen bowl. Under the dark broth hides the noodles, placed on it were four slices of chicken and a couple of shiitake mushrooms;
Diagnostic prediction model for screening of elevated low-density and non-high-density lipoproteins in young Thai adults between 20 and 40 years of age
[ad_1] Introduction Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-C) are the major risk factors contributing to the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), which can ultimately result in premature disability and mortality. An epidemiological study quantifying the association between exposure to LDL-C and ASCVD translated a lifetime cumulative exposure to LDL-C of 5000 mg-year, to an all-age ASCVD
ConciliaMed: an interactive mobile and web tool to reconcile chronic medications of patients undergoing elective surgery
[ad_1] Discussion This study presents ConciliaMed, an intuitive and easy-to-use e-MedRec tool designed as both a mobile app and a website for healthcare professionals. The app allows users to perform the MedRec process with the support of four interactive modules integrated into the tool, as well as to evaluate the usability and satisfaction with the app. Some features of ConciliaMed
Chennai Cycling Thiruvizha: It’s all about cycling, health, and fitness in this carnival
[ad_1] An exclusive cycling competition will be conducted for kids in the age group of 8 to 12 in a safe environment | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Chennai Cycling Thiruvizha is a carnival dedicated to all things cycling. This annual event brings together cyclists, the general public, and businesses, creating a space to engage and learn.Organised by Chennai Cyclists,
Try handmade pizzas by Kochi couple Sanoop and Jithu George
[ad_1] From the outside, Adam’s Pizza does not look like a takeaway restaurant. One might easily pass it by without knowing it is a pizzeria. But the regulars know it, students and IT professionals, too, know of it. Adam’s Pizza is a slice of passion and love for Sanoop AK and Jithu George. Opened on March 16, 2019, this quaint
Chennai | Raj Ganpath on consistency, the big picture, and fitness as functionality for the common person
[ad_1] Raj Ganpath | Photo Credit: Johan Sathyadas In the introduction to his debut book, Simple, Not Easy, Raj Ganpath says that the book is an unusual mix of science, reason and positivity meant to provide clarity and inspiration. There is a consistent reference to the word ‘simple’ all through his book. It makes sense if you have worked out
Thiruvananthapuram makes good food choice with healthy eats
[ad_1] For 25-year-old Vrinda Vinod, who lost her grandfather to high blood pressure, an affinity towards healthy food started at a young age with her mother bringing in a healthy twist while packing her lunch boxes to school. Following her graduation from a law school in Bengaluru , Vrinda returned to the city and converted their rented space at Pattom
Barcode medication administration system use and safety implications: a data-driven longitudinal study supported by clinical observation
[ad_1] Abstract Objectives Barcode medication administration (BCMA) systems may improve patient safety with successful integration and use. This study aimed to explore the barriers and enablers for the successful use of a BCMA system by examining the patterns of medication and patient scanning over time and potential safety implications. Methods Retrospective longitudinal study informed by prospective clinical observations using data
Analysing expression of loneliness and insomnia through social intelligence analysis
[ad_1] Methodology We analysed publicly accessible data from users posting about loneliness. Figure 1 illustrates our data analysis process using information collected from Twitter. As a social media platform, Twitter facilitates connectivity and opinion sharing, allowing users to post short messages up to 280 characters. Developers can access user data through Twitter’s publicly available API. We gathered relevant tweets about
The feasibility and effectiveness of telecare consultations in a nurse-led post-acute stroke clinic
[ad_1] Introduction Recurrent stroke is common among stroke survivors. According to a recent report, in China, nearly half (44%) of stroke survivors experience a recurrent stroke and are re-admitted to hospital within 5 years after an initial event.1 Percentages are similar in the USA (43%)2 and the UK (26%).3 Stroke survivors usually encounter a range of stroke complications such as
Large language models for data extraction from unstructured and semi-structured electronic health records: a multiple model performance evaluation
[ad_1] Discussion Even though the crucial role of data in clinical practice, healthcare research and quality assessment cannot be questioned, data collection from medical records is a time-consuming and error-prone task that may shift physician time allocation away from direct patient care.1–3 Automating these tasks with the use of LLMs can help unburden physicians from data collection tasks and increase
Large language models for data extraction from unstructured and semi-structured electronic health records: a multiple model performance evaluation
[ad_1] Discussion Even though the crucial role of data in clinical practice, healthcare research and quality assessment cannot be questioned, data collection from medical records is a time-consuming and error-prone task that may shift physician time allocation away from direct patient care.1–3 Automating these tasks with the use of LLMs can help unburden physicians from data collection tasks and increase
Patient perspective on predictive models in healthcare: translation into practice, ethical implications and limitations?
[ad_1] Introduction The National Health Service currently uses predictive tools to help decide how to treat patients.1 Awareness of the concept and use of predictive models in healthcare have been increasing in the media during the last decade.2 Such predictive tools hold the promise of potentially being able to predict our future health needs, including preventative needs, thereby enabling clinicians
Finding a constrained number of predictor phenotypes for multiple outcome prediction
[ad_1] Methods Definitions An outcome is a health condition or state such as new onset of: diabetes, hypertension or cancer. A time at risk is a period of time relative to an index date, for example, if the index date is a fixed calendar date such as 1 January 2019, then a time at risk could be between 1 January
Using routine primary care data in research: (in)efficient case studies and perspectives from the Asthma UK Centre for Applied Research
[ad_1] Summary of findings The case studies that we have explored described both the opportunities and challenges of using routine data in applied and implementation research. A key strength was the convenience of collecting data for effectiveness outcomes, health economic assessment and process evaluation, in one data extraction. Crucially for implementation research, routine data can assess the impact of a
Tamil Nadu’s first floating restaurant opened at Muttukadu
[ad_1] The ₹5-crore double decker boat can accommodate up to 125 persons at a time. Tamil Nadu’s first floating restaurant was opened on the backwaters of Muttukadu near Chennai. The ₹5-crore double decker boat can accommodate up to 125 persons at a time. Tourism Minister R. Rajendran and MSME Minister T. M. Anbarasan inaugurated the boat in the presence of
Sharing data matters: exploring the attitudes of older consumers on an emerging healthy ageing data platform using electronic health records for research
[ad_1] Both workshops ran for around 2.5 hours, with the focus groups taking up 1.5 hours of this time. A total of 16 consumers (18% of those invited) participated in the workshops (workshop 1=7 participants; workshop 2=9 participants). Participants were aged between 62 and 83 years, with an equal mix of genders (8 women and 8 men), and the majority were born in