
At The Madras Taproom, Chennai’s new resto bar, take on a challenge to demolish fiery chicken wings or a mammoth slice of cake
[ad_1] Berry Cheesecake | Photo Credit: Thamodharan B For a month and a half now, a jali work facade on Montieth Road has been the object of much intrigue. Morning walkers, passers-by, residents of the locality, have popped their heads in to find out what this massive space encloses within. This is The Madras Taproom, a new addition to the

How to pamper the body and mind in Karkidakam month
[ad_1] In shirodhara, a combination of ksheerabala oil is poured onto the forehead and then massaged to keep the stress away | Photo Credit: PERIASAMY M Karkidakam, the darkest month marked by heavy rains in the Malayalam calendar that falls between July and August, brings about a complete shift in culinary practices. Oushada kanji or marunnu kanji, a traditional dish

Communicating exploratory unsupervised machine learning analysis in age clustering for paediatric disease
[ad_1] Abstract Background Despite the increasing availability of electronic healthcare record (EHR) data and wide availability of plug-and-play machine learning (ML) Application Programming Interfaces, the adoption of data-driven decision-making within routine hospital workflows thus far, has remained limited. Through the lens of deriving clusters of diagnoses by age, this study investigated the type of ML analysis that can be performed

Towards inclusive biodesign and innovation: lowering barriers to entry in medical device development through large language model tools
[ad_1] Abstract In the following narrative review, we discuss the potential role of large language models (LLMs) in medical device innovation, specifically examples using generative pretrained transformer-4. Throughout the biodesign process, LLMs can offer prompt-driven insights, aiding problem identification, knowledge assimilation and decision-making. Intellectual property analysis, regulatory assessment and market analysis emerge as key LLM applications. Through case examples, we

The trials and tribulations of apples and other imported fruits in the Nilgiris
[ad_1] The Nilgiris is synonymous with the Ooty apple. The fruit, known for its numerous health benefits, was introduced by the British who settled in the Nilgiris. Though suited to the climate of the Nilgiris, the cultivation of the fruit went through trials and tribulations. W. Francis, the British officer who authored the Gazette of the Nilgiris, says that English

Why BMJ HCI—the internal fear to find an appropriate academic journal
[ad_1] My article titled ‘Mixed methods protocol for a realist evaluation of electronic personal health records design features and use to support medication adherence (ePHRma)’ was published in BMJ HCI.1 I was in the third year of my PhD programme, coming from a technologically heavy background, and trying to publish a protocol for a mixed methodology mostly qualitative study in

Why BMJ HCI—the internal fear to find an appropriate academic journal
[ad_1] My article titled ‘Mixed methods protocol for a realist evaluation of electronic personal health records design features and use to support medication adherence (ePHRma)’ was published in BMJ HCI.1 I was in the third year of my PhD programme, coming from a technologically heavy background, and trying to publish a protocol for a mixed methodology mostly qualitative study in

Perioperative application of chatbots: a systematic review and meta-analysis
[ad_1] Methods Protocol and registration This systematic review conducted was designed and reported in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 statement31 and AMSTAR (Assessing the methodological quality of systematic reviews) 2 Guidelines.32 The protocol was registered on International Platform of Registered Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Protocols database (INPLASY Number: INPLASY202370080) and Research Registry

Handloom sari walk to be held in Visakhapatnam on August 4
[ad_1] Women participating in the Handloom Sari Walk on the beach road in Visakhapatnam. | Photo Credit: V RAJU Visakhapatnam is set to host a vibrant celebration with a three-kilometre sari walk along Beach Road, ahead of National Handloom Day (August 7). The second edition of the event organised by The Spirit of Vizag Society aims to honour India’s rich

Making a significant difference – 2023 EDQM annual report published in new engaging digital format
[ad_1] The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) of the Council of Europe has published its 2023 annual report. For the first time, the report is completely digital, with a new, intuitive design and interactive features, facilitating your discovery journey and making it easier to access information. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the milestones,

Meet Chennai’s Willy Wonka in his chocolate factory as city-based Cheers Chocolates launches its first store
[ad_1] SSS Keshav Krishna, founder of Cheers Chocolates, at a workshop Cheers Chocolates’ newly launched outlet is like a Lego store, but for chocolates. It is a riot of colour with red, yellow, blue, green chocolates and dragees lined up against the glass counter. As the kitchen door opens, the rich aroma of tempered chocolate wafts out. Inside, the team

Assessment of the information provided by ChatGPT regarding exercise for patients with type 2 diabetes: a pilot study
[ad_1] Abstract Objectives We assessed the feasibility of ChatGPT for patients with type 2 diabetes seeking information about exercise. Methods In this pilot study, two physicians with expertise in diabetes care and rehabilitative treatment in Republic of Korea discussed and determined the 14 most asked questions on exercise for managing type 2 diabetes by patients in clinical practice. Each question

Watch | Chennai’s thriving Ultimate community knows how to work a frisbee
[ad_1] A little after dawn breaks over Elliots beach, there are cones being placed on the sand to demarcate areas to play on. A group of children take on an equally motley crew of teens, passing a frisbee and blocking their opponents, running and jumping across the sand. All around, similar pockets have matches going on, with a mix of

Advancing equity in breast cancer care: natural language processing for analysing treatment outcomes in under-represented populations
[ad_1] Objective The study aimed to develop natural language processing (NLP) algorithms to automate extracting patient-centred breast cancer treatment outcomes from clinical notes in electronic health records (EHRs), particularly for women from under-represented populations. Methods The study used clinical notes from 2010 to 2021 from a tertiary hospital in the USA. The notes were processed through various NLP techniques, including

Adaptability of prognostic prediction models for patients with acute coronary syndrome during the COVID-19 pandemic
[ad_1] Abstract Background The detrimental repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on the quality of care and clinical outcomes for patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) necessitate a rigorous re-evaluation of prognostic prediction models in the context of the pandemic environment. This study aimed to elucidate the adaptability of prediction models for 30-day mortality in patients with ACS during the pandemic

Adaptability of prognostic prediction models for patients with acute coronary syndrome during the COVID-19 pandemic
[ad_1] Abstract Background The detrimental repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on the quality of care and clinical outcomes for patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) necessitate a rigorous re-evaluation of prognostic prediction models in the context of the pandemic environment. This study aimed to elucidate the adaptability of prediction models for 30-day mortality in patients with ACS during the pandemic

Advancing equity in breast cancer care: natural language processing for analysing treatment outcomes in under-represented populations
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Madras Maplai in Chennai focusses on Chettinad flavours
[ad_1] Maplai virundhu at Madras Maplai | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement High school buddies, Jerome Fenelon and D Badrinarayan, were always interested in the world of cooking and food. Five years ago, they decided to pursue this passion more seriously. After attempting to understand this industry, they have now launched their fine dining restaurant, Madras Maplai. The strategic location, close

Award-winning Idaaya premium sipping rum set to make a mark in Indian markets
[ad_1] Idaaya sipping rum | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement It was while sipping on what she calls “a really nice rum” sometime during the lockdown, that Delhi-based Karishma Manga Bedi and her husband Samrath Bedi arrived at the unfortunate conclusion that there is no rum from India in the prestige segment which has managed to create a mark for itself. Karishma,

Milind Soman interview: ‘Endurance sport is a life-changing experience’
[ad_1] Milind Soman with mother Usha and wife Ankita Konwar | Photo Credit: Special arrangement This past spring, Milind Soman and wife Ankita Konwar matched step-for-step running the breadth of Europe. They are back now in Lower Parel, Mumbai, dialling in for a video call along with Usha Soman, Milind’s 84-year-old mother, a retired Biochemistry lecturer, to discuss Keep Moving

Barriers and facilitators to learning health systems in primary care: a framework analysis
[ad_1] Discussion In our original study, we presented a case study of an LHS within an Australian primary care setting and showed that it was operating within several dimensions of the LHS framework, and that its staff were willing to embrace additional elements of the LHS.24 In this secondary analysis, we used the TDF to describe barriers and facilitators to

Barriers and facilitators to learning health systems in primary care: a framework analysis
[ad_1] Discussion In our original study, we presented a case study of an LHS within an Australian primary care setting and showed that it was operating within several dimensions of the LHS framework, and that its staff were willing to embrace additional elements of the LHS.24 In this secondary analysis, we used the TDF to describe barriers and facilitators to

Promising algorithms to perilous applications: a systematic review of risk stratification tools for predicting healthcare utilisation
[ad_1] Systematic review Our review identified 3897 publications eligible for screening after duplicates were removed (figure 2). Of these, 3636 were excluded on the basis of their title or abstract alone leaving 261 that were sought for retrieval. Full texts could not be retrieved for 10 publications, thus 251 were reviewed in full. A total of 51 publications met our

Codesigned standardised referral form: simplifying the complexity
[ad_1] Discussion Referring providers have been criticised for writing poor-quality referrals for many years.1–3 This study identified inconsistencies and ambiguities within Canadian referral guidelines. No referral data type was consistently identified for inclusion by all referral guidelines. Surprisingly, only 7 of 13 (54%) referral guidelines specifically recommended the patient’s name and 8 of 13 (62%) recommended the patient’s contact information,

Promising algorithms to perilous applications: a systematic review of risk stratification tools for predicting healthcare utilisation
[ad_1] Systematic review Our review identified 3897 publications eligible for screening after duplicates were removed (figure 2). Of these, 3636 were excluded on the basis of their title or abstract alone leaving 261 that were sought for retrieval. Full texts could not be retrieved for 10 publications, thus 251 were reviewed in full. A total of 51 publications met our