
Chennai | Kickstaring your running journey in 2025? Get inspired by these veteran runners
[ad_1] At 66 years, K Selvanayagam is of the firm belief that running is in everyone’s blood. “If you decide to run and have the resolve to see this through, the rest of your life — your schedule will automatically fall into place,” he says. This is definitely the case for the Chennai resident, whose day usually begins at 4

A cookery book from a Sahitya Akademi winner explores traditional recipes of Nanjil Nadu
[ad_1] Sahitya Akademi award winner Nanjil Nadan’s book ‘Nanjil Naatu Unavu’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Food is an integral part of society, and like the fine arts, it flourishes in regions where basic human needs are met. The food habits — both vegetarian and non-vegetarian — of Nanjil Nadu in Kanniyakumari district are, in a way, a melting pot

Generative artificial intelligence (AI): a key innovation or just hype in primary care settings?
[ad_1] The rapid development of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), particularly large language models (LLMs) like GPT-4, is reshaping healthcare. Built on transformer architectures and trained with extensive datasets, these models are not only accurate but also highly adaptable to various healthcare applications.1 In the medical field, LLMs are showing promise in automating diagnostic support, improving patient therapeutic management and facilitating

Highlights from the Nilgiris Earth Festival 2024
[ad_1] When it comes to conservation messaging, two distinct approaches often emerge. The first is a celebration — showcasing the planet’s wonders, like the comforting bird songs at dawn or the life-giving shade of an ancient forest. It gently reminds us of what stands to be lost. The second approach, stark and urgent, holds up a mirror to humanity’s ecological

Biryani is a ₹10,000-crore market in Tamil Nadu
[ad_1] There are countless push-cart vendors serving biryani throughout the day and night, contributing to the widespread availability of this popular dish. The biryani market in Tamil Nadu is a culinary powerhouse, with a staggering valuation at ₹10,000 crore. Those tracking the food business in Tamil Nadu explained that the organised market is pegged at ₹2,500 crore while the unorganised

Correction: Development of a scoring system to quantify errors from semantic characteristics in incident reports
[ad_1] Uematsu H, et al. Development of a scoring system to quantify errors from semantic characteristics in incident reports. (BMJ Health & Care Informatics 2024;31(1):e100935). The authors have discovered an error in the text and one of the figures. This error is in the calculation of the group error score and may affect the interpretation and reproducibility of the model.

A guide to Christmas cakes in Chennai
[ad_1] The Christmas goodies for the season | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Pumpkin Tales The team at Pumpkin Tales has curated a wide range of Christmas goodies for the season. They offer assorted cookie boxes (₹550, four pieces) that feature an assortment of Christmas-themed cookies; an assorted cupcake box (₹500) with flavors such as coffee, mixed berry, salted caramel, and

How Madurai bakeries keep the spirit of Christmas alive with plum cakes
[ad_1] Fruit mixing | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement As the air turns chill and holiday lights twinkle in every corner, the irresistible aroma of freshly baked plum cakes wafts through the city, signalling the arrival of Christmas. The rich, dark cakes, brimming with dried fruits, nuts, and a touch of festive spirits, are more than just a dessert. It is

Wearable equipment-based telemedical management via multiparameter monitoring on cardiovascular outcomes in elderly patients with chronic coronary heart disease: an open-labelled, randomised, controlled trial
[ad_1] Discussion This study depicted the sustainable engagement feasibility for a 12-month telemedical management with wearable equipment to optimise self-management of CHD. This study resulted in a modest reduction of the incidence of hospitalisation and MACEs. Such effect appeared to be mainly attributed to a significant reduction in the secondary outcomes. Moreover, long-term care for chronic diseases is necessary, but

Artificial intelligence after the bedside: co-design of AI-based clinical informatics workflows to routinely analyse patient-reported experience measures in hospitals
[ad_1] Abstract Objective To co-design artificial intelligence (AI)-based clinical informatics workflows to routinely analyse patient-reported experience measures (PREMs) in hospitals. Methods The context was public hospitals (n=114) and health services (n=16) in a large state in Australia serving a population of ~5 million. We conducted a participatory action research study with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, managers, data analysts, consumer representatives and industry

Effectiveness of chatbot-based interventions on mental well-being of the general population in Asia: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
[ad_1] Methods and analysis Reporting of the review findings will be in line with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 updated guidance and exemplars for reporting systematic reviews.8 The protocol was registered in the PROSPERO registry. One change has been made to the project title from ‘artificial intelligence-driven conversational agents’ to ‘chatbot-based interventions’ which generally

Accuracy of radiologists and radiology residents in detection of paediatric appendicular fractures with and without artificial intelligence
[ad_1] Methods Randomised paediatric patients between the ages of 2 and 15 years who presented to the Children’s emergency at our tertiary general hospital from November 2022 to February 2023 and had limb or pelvic radiographs taken were included in the study. The data were retrospectively collected (figure 1). Based on a local population trends paper, our tertiary hospital services

Strategies for creation of data reserve and stress testing of medical AI products
[ad_1] Evolution of the stress tests While MAIs are constantly improving, stress tests and the data reserve should also evolve. The stress test administrators should maintain a record on the test results, especially tracking the cases that are incorrectly analysed by MAIs. In addition, for administrators to double-check the ground truth of such cases, it is necessary to keep and

Performance of machine learning versus the national early warning score for predicting patient deterioration risk: a single-site study of emergency admissions
[ad_1] Discussion This study has demonstrated the effectiveness of modern deep learning for clinical decision support. Evaluating transformer-based techniques against classical methods showed free-text in EHR contains untapped predictive information that can augment decision support tools. Evaluating on temporal splits captured repeat attendees, reflecting clinical reality,23 though similar performance was demonstrated when removing repeat patients. Model performance analysis and comparison

Madurai treats with a side of jigarthanda at a food festival in Coimbatore
[ad_1] Mallippo idli in nalli kuzhambu | Photo Credit: PERIASAMY M Ayira meen kulambu, a quintessentially Madurai dish often served alongside steaming idlis, rice and idiyappams, is a blend of tamarind, spices, and perfected culinary techniques over many generations. But the star of the delicious, tangy curry is the tiny worm-like ayira fish, known for its tender texture and taste, and sourced from the Vaigai Dam. “Ayirai is always bought alive and is a robust fish that doesn’t die fast.

Pickleball, Chennai’s viral sport, thrives with more venues and players
[ad_1] Amitash says his life is now scheduled keeping in mind his pickleball game time in the evenings. “Three to four days a week, I get together with a large group to play and we have at least one court booked in advance for the month. I much prefer getting my cardio outdoors, and through a sport which pickleball has

Meghalaya: Looking beyond the grape | Market demand for fruit wines and an enabling government policy is motivating small-time winemakers to go commercial
[ad_1] In the last couple of years, te.gism, the “fruit with a dot in its name”, has caught the imagination of wine lovers in the Northeast who fancy non-grape elixirs. Also known as the Himalayan cherry (Prunus jenkinsii), this fruit that grows in the jungles of Meghalaya’s Garo Hills remained virtually unknown until botanists documented it less than a decade ago.

Wander into Chennai’s first speakeasy style bar and discover unique cocktail and food pairings
[ad_1] I have reached an age when everything is too loud. Bars, concerts, and the inevitably rambunctious family sitting beside me at a restaurant. So, I am intrigued when I hear whispers about a speakeasy launching in Chennai. Especially since — for once — it is being curated for a crowd that has outgrown tequila shots, packed dance floors and

Scaling equitable artificial intelligence in healthcare with machine learning operations
[ad_1] Machine learning operations (MLOps), a discipline concerned with the production, monitoring and maintenance of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) models at scale, applied in healthcare can facilitate the transition of AI/ML-enabled healthcare tools from research to sustainable deployment.1–3 Adherence to MLOps best practices can address persistent challenges with AI/ML tools deployed into clinical workflows where models often

Understanding prescribing errors for system optimisation: the technology-related error mechanism classification
[ad_1] Discussion The unintended consequences of health IT, including TREs, have been recognised for over two decades.12 13 Addressing TREs is a key component of CPOE optimisation.11 18 The TREM classification reported in this paper provides a systematic means to understand how technology-related prescribing errors occur, allowing targeted CPOE modifications to be made. The classification was initially developed through a

Thoughtfully curated Deepavali hamper guide for Visakhapatnam
[ad_1] As Deepavali approaches, the art of gifting takes centre stage. It’s time to spread festive joy with thoughtful gifts that not only celebrate the spirit of the festival but also offer a deeper connection to conscious living, supporting local craftsmanship and natural products. From boxes of artisanal chocolates and brownies to natural cosmetics and handicrafts, here’s a list of

Detection of hypertension from pharyngeal images using deep learning algorithm in primary care settings in Japan
[ad_1] Abstract Background The early detection of hypertension using simple visual images in a way that does not require physical interaction or additional devices may improve quality of care in the era of telemedicine. Pharyngeal images include vascular morphological information and may therefore be useful for identifying hypertension. Objectives This study sought to develop a deep learning-based artificial intelligence algorithm

Old Mahabalipuram Road, a late-night food haven for the young and old
[ad_1] Active at night: The area is home to IT companies and start-ups. Many of their employees step out for a snack at night. | Photo Credit: Sangeetha Kandavel V.M. Food Street on Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR) has emerged as a vibrant night destination for college students, information technology professionals, and food enthusiasts. With an array of shops opening by

Anna Samuel creates hyper reality cakes, crafting edible art like kappa-meen curry and biryani
[ad_1] Anna Samuel | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Anna Samuel gifted her a father-in-law a potted succulent on his birthday. He kept it on a shelf with his collection of cacti. “When it was time to cut the birthday cake, I brought it to the table. That is when he realised it was a cake!” says Anna. The architect-turned-baker’s Anna

Hyrox races launch in India with first event scheduled for 2025 in Mumbai
[ad_1] They travel the world to pant and sweat through floodlit stadiums, lugging kettle bells and pounding race tracks. What is this new-age race that has men and women lace up their shoes to alternate between running and lunging, burpees and rowing? Launched in 2017 in Germany by Christian Toetzke, an international race organiser, and Moritz Furste, a field hockey