Editorial
Harnessing the Potential of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Technologies in Building the Future of Healthcare Service
– Dr. Naresh Purohit, Dr. Varsha Narayanan
The immense potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) can enhance and revolutionize current and future healthcare. It can have widespread applications ranging from medical technology in diagnosis and treatment, manufacturing of medicines, improving healthcare administration and economics, upgrading medical education, skill and training, as well as in medical data management and analysis.
Challenges and Opportunities in AI Drug Discovery and Personalised Medicine
– Dr. Kalyan Uppalur
Industry 4.0, Digitalisation and now Artificial Intelligence are all expected to make transformative changes in virtually every area of business and industry and, more particularly, in healthcare.
Uppaluri K&H Personalized Medicine Clinic recently unveiled an innovative AI platform, which is a paradigm changing step in healthcare. The clinic is founded by Dr. Kalyan Uppaluri and Hima J Challa.
Clinical Practice
From Past to Present: The Enduring Role of Nitrofurantoin in UTI Management
– Dr. Manish Maladkar, Sudhir Awate, Dr. Tanushree Ranade
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a global health concern, with Nitrofurantoin re-emerging as a crucial therapeutic agent. Nitrofurantoin, an FDA-approved antimicrobial, exhibits efficacy against a wide array of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, primarily targeting lower UTIs. Clinical guidelines globally recommend Nitrofurantoin as one of the first-line therapies for acute uncomplicated cystitis in women, recurrent cystitis, asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy, and cystitis in men and children. Its pharmacokinetics ensures elevated urinary concentrations while maintaining minimal systemic levels, a favorable attribute for treating lower UTIs.
Commentary
Traditional Healing and Community Practices in Dengue Management
– Dr. Akhilesh Kumar Singh, Dr. Imran Ahmed Khan
Dengue causes a considerable health burden across the globe and in India. Dengue management in India involves a combination of medical, public health, and cultural factors. Some communities may rely on traditional herbal remedies for dengue management. While some herbal medications may show promise, there are some limitations to traditional healing practices and herbal remedies that should be acknowledged and appropriately taken care of. The government often implements integrated vector management strategies, combining chemical control, environmental management, and community participation for effective control.
Column
Development of Mental Health Services in Scotland and Lessons for the Developing Nations – Dr. Ashoka Jahnavi Prasad
This topics comes within the specialist sub-field of historical geography, linking to the broader field of ‘psychiatric history’ which, in Scotland, remains largely unwritten. I completed my entire psychiatric training in Edinburgh, Scotland at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital, which was the premier psychiatric training center in Scotland and,with Morris Carstairs, Norman Krietman, Bob Kendell, Ian Oswald, Sam Robinson, George Fink, etc on its roll was one of the top psychiatric training centers in Europe.
Review Article
“Pocketbook on Regional Anesthesia Techniques”
– Dr. Santosh Kumar Sharma, Dr. Tuhin Mistry, and Dr. Kala Eswaran
This book provides a creative description of the different regional block techniques that are being used in day-today practice in the field of regional anesthesia. This pocketbook presents the basics of regional blocks, offering a wealth of knowledge for anesthesiologists and trainees seeking suitable anesthesia techniques tailored to different case scenarios.
