Please Stop Asking Chatbots for Love Advice
We get it, relationships are hard. But asking ChatGPT how to do emotions is not going to work. Here are some better ideas. Key Points
WIREDMeet patient M, the man who began seeing world upside down 85 years ago
Whenever patient M's body would be at rest, without any movement, he would start seeing an inverted world with a greenish tinge in his vision. This unique case led to revolution in understanding of the brain. Key Points
India TodayAI surveillance tool can successfully predict sepsis risk: Study
Sepsis is a serious condition that happens when the body's immune system has an extreme response to an infection. An artificial intelligence (AI) model... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaDoctor shares ‘fun memory’ of ₹500 note he received from patient
A doctor shared on Meta’s Threads about being conned by a patient who paid with a fake ₹500 note. The incident left people in splits. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesDoctors found a live roundworm in a woman's brain
A patient in Australia had a fever, cough, and depression. It took over a year for doctors to find a live worm in her brain. Key Points
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Long Covid patient's legs turned blue in just 10-min of standing
Dr Manoj Sivan, Indian-origin researcher and Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Leeds in the UK, has called for greater awareness among Covid-19 patients of acrocyanosis, a symptom that can cause venous pooling of blood in the legs and turn them blue. An article authored by Dr Sivan and published in the Lancet focuses on the case of one patient who developed the condition. Key Points
Economic TimesMumbai doctor performs lung transplant in Chennai despite ambulance accident in Pune
The accident happened Monday in Pimpri Chinchwad town near Pune. Later that day, Dr Sanjeev Jadhav performed lung transplant surgery on 26-year-old patient in Tamil Nadu. Key Points
ThePrintFly in man's colon leaves doctors shocked
A fly lodged in the colon of a man has baffled the doctors who are yet to find out as to how the bug entered into the patients body. The perfectly preserved fly was discovered during a colonoscopy procedure. Key Points
Economic TimesGST exemption on medicines for rare diseases is unlikely to provide any relief to those in need: Health ac
The recent GST exemption on medicines for rare diseases in India is unlikely to help many patients as the drugs are still too expensive, say health activists. Activists say they had hoped for a tax exemption for medicines already approved by India's drug regulator and available locally. With patient requests for exemption for Indian medicines, the Supreme Court acknowledged that the health ministry must decide but Indian GST exemption on medicines remains pending. Key Points
Economic TimesViral post: Doctor received ₹500 fake note from patient; calls it ‘a fun memory’
A doctor in India was cheated by a patient who paid with a fake ₹500 note. The doctor shared the story on social media, saying he was robbed of the money but kept the note as a ‘fun memory.’The post has gone viral, with many users commenting on the incident. Key Points
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4 hurt in German hospital fire, suspect detained
Four people were seriously hurt in an overnight fire at a hospital in Berlin, including a patient who sustained life-threatening injuries, authorities said Monday. A man was detained in connection with the blaze. Key Points
The HinduPlastic surgeon stripped of license after TikTok surgery livestreams
Ohio's medical board permanently revoked the medical license of Katharine Grawe, also known as Dr. Roxy, after she livestreamed procedures on TikTok. Key Points
InsiderWorld's youngest Alzheimer's patient is just 19!
Chinese researchers from the Capital Medical University's Xuanwu Hospital have published a case study in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease reporting the world's youngest Alzheimer's patient. A 19-year-old male showed typical characteristics of the disease, including memory loss and hippocampal atrophy. Key Points
Economic TimesGerman man likely 'cured' of HIV, seventh case in the world
A 60-year-old man in Germany has been declared cured of HIV following a stem cell transplant. This marks a significant milestone in the global fight against the virus. Key Points
India TodayOpenAI’s ChatGPT is a failure in assessing heart risk, finds study
Says ChatGPT’s predictions in cases of patients with chest pain are ‘inconsistent’. Although OpenAI’s ChatGPT could pass several medical exams, it lacks... Key Points
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OpenAI’s ChatGPT is a failure in assessing heart risk, finds study
Says ChatGPT’s predictions in cases of patients with chest pain are ‘inconsistent’. Although OpenAI’s ChatGPT could pass several medical exams, it... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaWhen brains do more, who owns us?
Discover how Neuralink, a brain-chip startup, is revolutionizing brain-computer interface technology. Learn about the ethical concerns and regulations surrounding the use of implants and the need for transparency and collaboration in its development. Key Points
Times Of IndiaNo dog bite marks, says hospital that treated Wagh Bakri chief Parag Desai
Parag Desai, the executive director of Gujarat Tea Processors and Packers, died after suffering a severe head injury. Initially, it was claimed that he fell after being chased by dogs, but the hospital treating him clarified that there were no dog bite marks on his body. A CT scan revealed that Desai had a serious condition called acute subdural hematoma with bilateral frontal contusion, caused by a head injury. Key Points
Economic Times‘Ambulances on fire, courtyard full of bodies’ — war surgeon recalls moment of Al-Ahli hospital blast
Speaking to ThePrint from Gaza, Dr Abu-Sitta says he'd moved to the hospital that very day to help. He was treating a patient when he heard 'the loud screeching noise of a missile'. Key Points
ThePrint'Ambulances on fire, courtyard full of bodies' — war surgeon recalls moment Al-Ahli hospital was bombed
Speaking to ThePrint from Gaza, Dr Abu-Sitta says he'd moved to the hospital that very day to help. He was treating a patient when he heard 'the loud screeching noise of a missile'. Key Points
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Infected by Covid, 70-year-old Bihar woman dies of heart attack
A 70-year-old woman from Bihar died of a heart attack on Friday, becoming the first reported Covid-19 related death in the state in three months. The patient had tested positive for Covid-19 via a confirmatory RT-PCR test and was referred to a Covid ward, where she died. Bihar currently has 76 active cases of Covid-19. Key Points
Hindustan TimesAIIMS to equip itself with 5G network by June 30
The Indian Institute of Medical Sciences (IIMS) has decided to equip itself with a 5G network by June 30, in order to maximize the benefits of modern communication technology for patient care, teaching, research, and good governance. A five-member committee has been constituted to expedite the process, and the network will be beneficial for both the Institute's patients and staff. Key Points
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