Background and Aims: Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots like Conversational Generative Pre-trained Transformer (ChatGPT) have recently created much buzz, especially regarding patient education. Such informed patients understand adhere to the management get involved in shared decision making. The accuracy understandability of generated educational material are prime concerns. Thus, we compared ChatGPT with traditional information leaflets (PILs) about chronic pain medications. Methods:...

End-of-life care (EOLC) is a critical aspect of healthcare, yet accessing reliable information remains challenging, particularly in culturally diverse contexts like India.

Eye surgeries often evoke strong negative emotions in patients, including fear and anxiety. Patient education material plays a crucial role informing empowering individuals. Traditional sources of medical information may not effectively address individual patient concerns or cater to varying levels understanding. This study aims conduct comparative analysis the accuracy, completeness, readability, tone, understandability generated by AI chatbots versus traditional Information Leaflets...

Dear Editor We welcome the featuring of infographics in recent issues Indian Journal Anaesthesia (IJA) and commend editors for adopting innovative methods journal.[1-3] Infographics are a powerful tool effectively disseminating knowledge. They leverage visual memory to enhance comprehension retention by simplifying complex information into visually engaging formats. facilitate knowledge recall, support long-term retention, present material compactly appealingly, making them valuable revision...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has cautioned on specific respiratory symptoms for suspecting an individual of Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Meanwhile, many suspects are reporting dysfunctions smell and taste. This study aimed to investigate the percentage positive COVID-19 who had associated loss sensation as detected by psychophysical testing. Eight hundred thirty two were enrolled. At time sampling testing status, olfactory dysfunction (OD) gustatory (GD) tested using odorants...

Palliative care plays a crucial role in comprehensive healthcare, yet misconceptions among patients and caregivers hinder access to services. Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots offer potential solutions for debunking myths providing accurate information. This study aims evaluate the effectiveness of AI chatbots, ChatGPT Google Gemini, palliative myths. Thirty statements reflecting common were compiled. Gemini generated responses each statement, which evaluated by expert accuracy....

Objectives: This study aimed to compare the efficacy of yoga combined with an integrated multimodal approach on incidence and severity post-mastectomy pain syndrome (PMPS) role miR-133B expressions in patients undergoing breast cancer surgery. Methods: With approval from institutional ethics committee informed consent obtained each participant, forty ASA grade I - II, aged 20 65 years, surgery were included. Patients received a thoracic paravertebral block for up 72 hours pregabalin until...

Abstract Aim & Background: To evaluate the efficacy of Yogic intervention (pranayama) along with integrated multimodal approach on incidence and severity post mastectomy pain syndrome (PMPS) in patients undergoing surgery for breast cancer. Materials methods: Forty aged 20-65 years cancer American Society Anaesthesiologists physical status I – II were included. All received thoracic paravertebral block tablet pregabalin till end fourth postoperative week. Patients randomly allocated into...

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) induces chronic neuropathic pain in diabetic patients. Current treatments like pregabalin and duloxetine offer limited efficacy. This study evaluates combining versus alone for DPN relief, explores gene modulation (

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced unprecedented challenges to global healthcare systems, including heightened psychological stress among patients. This study evaluates the preoperative anxiety levels patients scheduled for surgery during pandemic. Methods cross-sectional observational was conducted between April 2020 and March 2022. Adult aged 18-80 years, elective or emergency surgery, were included. Exclusion criteria mental illness, impaired communication, hemodynamic...

Dear Editor, We appreciate the readers' interest in our study[1] and their thoughtful feedback.[2,3] Our focus was on common chronic pain medication problems, expanding scope would dilute findings. used sentiment analysis to compare artificial intelligence (AI) traditional patient information leaflets (PILs), setting a foundation for future research engagement.[4] addressed expert panel bias with diverse team, using objective tools like readability scores Patient Education Material...

The quandary over Antiviral Therapy for a COVID-19 Patient with Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Hypertension, and Resolved Hepatitis B Infection: A Case Report

Background: We assessed knowledge, attitudes, practice, and perceptions about COVID-19 among a convenience sample of the general public in India anticipating second wave pandemic. Methods: This questionnaire-based survey was conducted population quarantined at various institutional quarantine facilities city Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. Informed consent obtained from each participant. The self-designed questionnaire comprised 25 questions regarding eight for attitude, ten practice. Knowledge...

ABSTRACT Background: Neuraxial ultrasound (US), a newer modality, can be used for neuraxial imaging, helping in visualizing and aiding epidural space catheterization. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy US cervical access determine failure rate complication associated with technique. Methods: A prospective single-arm pilot conducted on 21 participants. image quality assessment by Ultrasound Visibility Score (UVS), depth measurement conventional loss resistance (LOR) technique,...

With the escalating number of covid-19 positive cases and amidst glooming shadows an anticipated second wave pandemic, health care system a developing country like India is already under pressure. encroachment monsoon season, ghosts past haunt India. Monsoon brings along endemic diseases dengue, malaria, swine flu, Japanese encephalitis, chikungunya, etc. Every year there significant morbidity mortality. These have clinical features fever, sore throat, body aches in common, which also...

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