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Dispelling myths: The truth about the hymen and its varied nature
February 3, 2024, 4:12 PM IST
For centuries, the hymen has been shrouded in myth and misconception, often wrongly associated with notions of purity and virginity. However, scientific understanding reveals a different truth about this small membrane located at the entrance…
February 3, 2024, 4:12 PM IST
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FROM TOI PRINT EDITION
When brains do more, who owns us?
January 31, 2024, 8:53 AM IST
Neuralink’s first human brain chip implant can herald a revolution. Thoughts can become actions. Neuro diseases can be controlled. But with a chip inside humans, who will have access to data that defines what we…
January 31, 2024, 8:53 AM IST
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The Hip bone’s connected to the knee bone—and the AI knows it, too.
January 25, 2024, 11:53 AM IST
Woe be the surgeon who operates on the knee when the hip is the problem. This adage has been taught to medical students from the early days, but unfortunately forgotten later in life. Patients with…
January 25, 2024, 11:53 AM IST
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From ayurveda to advanced technology for healthcare: Bharat’s global healthcare prowess
January 21, 2024, 5:48 PM IST
India, often referred to as Bharat, boasts a rich and ancient healthcare heritage deeply rooted in Ayurveda since the time of Ramayana. Sanjeevani, a life-saving herb was mentioned in Ramayana and saved Lakshman’s life when…
January 21, 2024, 5:48 PM IST
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Myths about diet & health (2)
January 21, 2024, 8:00 AM IST
Continuing our discussion from last week, today we will address two additional myths. Myth: Eat everything in moderation These are “words of wisdom” often uttered by many respectable people including our elders and doctors. The…
January 21, 2024, 8:00 AM IST
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Menstrual cups can end period poverty among rural parts of India
January 16, 2024, 10:18 PM IST
Period poverty is a serious issue that affects millions of people who menstruate in India, especially in rural areas. Government of India’s recent National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-5 highlighted that 27% of young rural women…
January 16, 2024, 10:18 PM IST
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Understanding sensory processing disorder: Unraveling the complex world of sensory sensitivities
January 16, 2024, 2:38 PM IST
In the vast tapestry of human experiences, sensory perception is a fundamental aspect of how we interact with the world around us. For most people, processing sensory information such as sights, sounds, tastes, and textures…
January 16, 2024, 2:38 PM IST
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Myths about diet and health
January 15, 2024, 11:40 AM IST
By definition, a myth is “a widely held but false belief or idea.” Where do they originate? Most myths are historical and long-held beliefs debunked with scientific knowledge gained through the advancement of science. However,…
January 15, 2024, 11:40 AM IST
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Recovery of endoscopy services in the era of Covid-19: recommendations from an international Delphi consensus
January 14, 2024, 6:02 PM IST
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on provision of endoscopy services globally as staff and real estate were repurposed. As we begin to recover from the pandemic, a cohesive international approach is needed,…
January 14, 2024, 6:02 PM IST
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Prevalence, clinical characteristics, and risk factors of Barrett esophagus in Vietnamese patients with upper gastrointestinal symptoms
January 14, 2024, 5:59 PM IST
Barrett’s esophagus (BE) is a condition in the esophagus that raises cancer risk. In Asia, BE investigation faces challenges due to diagnostic differences. This study focused on BE in Vietnamese patients with upper stomach issues…
January 14, 2024, 5:59 PM IST
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Safety of endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement compared with radiologic or surgical gastrostomy: Nationwide inpatient assessment
January 14, 2024, 5:57 PM IST
Gastrostomy tubes help patients get nutrition when they can’t eat normally. We studied three ways to put in these tubes: through a scope (PEG), with X-rays by a radiologist (IR-gastrostomy), or through surgery (surgical gastrostomy)….
January 14, 2024, 5:57 PM IST
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Artificial intelligence and colonoscopy experience: Lessons from two randomised trials
January 14, 2024, 5:41 PM IST
Background: Colonoscopy is a medical procedure used to detect and remove abnormal growths in the colon, like adenomas, which could potentially lead to colon cancer. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools have shown promise in aiding doctors…
January 14, 2024, 5:41 PM IST
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Safety and efficacy of multiband mucosectomy for Barrett’s esophagus: A systematic review with pooled analysis
January 14, 2024, 5:40 PM IST
Background: Barrett’s esophagus (BE) is a condition where the tissue lining the esophagus changes due to acid reflux, increasing the risk of cancer. Guidelines suggest removing all visible lesions in BE through endoscopic resection to…
January 14, 2024, 5:40 PM IST
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A Polyp Worth Removing: A Paradigm for Measuring Colonoscopy Quality and Performance of Novel Technologies for Polyp Detection
January 14, 2024, 5:39 PM IST
Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a serious disease that affects the colon and rectum. Colonoscopy is a procedure used to detect and remove polyps, which are abnormal growths in the colon that can lead to…
January 14, 2024, 5:39 PM IST
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Updates in artificial intelligence in gastroenterology endoscopy in 2020
January 14, 2024, 5:35 PM IST
Background: Gastroenterology involves studying the digestive system and its diseases. Endoscopy is a procedure where a doctor uses a flexible tube with a camera to examine the digestive tract. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a type…
January 14, 2024, 5:35 PM IST
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Bowel preparation with 1L polyethylene glycol and ascorbate NER1006 doubles the chance to detect three or more adenomas in overweight or obese males
January 14, 2024, 5:32 PM IST
Background and study aims Men have more colon cleansing failures, colorectal adenomas, and colorectal cancers than women. We analyzed whether 1-liter (1 L) polyethylene glycol (PEG) NER1006 improves high-quality (HQ) colon cleansing and adenoma detection in…
January 14, 2024, 5:32 PM IST
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Arthritis of the shoulder
January 7, 2024, 5:36 AM IST
Shoulder arthritis is a problem without a great solution. Here are some of the variations and possibilities. Shoulder pain can be due to soft tissue injuries (commonly the rotator cuff or the biceps tendon), wearing…
January 7, 2024, 5:36 AM IST
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We will be healthier if docs speak to each other more often
January 3, 2024, 8:33 AM IST
There is a wealth of wisdom concerning science, health and culture in our ancient traditions. Yet many view this wisdom with skepticism, even derision. Here, we make a case for traditional healthcare systems finding their…
January 3, 2024, 8:33 AM IST
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Comparing accuracy of high-risk features for detecting advanced neoplasia in pancreatic cystic lesions: a systematic review and meta-analysis
December 26, 2023, 11:43 AM IST
Background: Pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs) are growths filled with fluid in the pancreas. Sometimes these lesions can be risky, leading to serious conditions like cancer. To check these lesions, doctors use a procedure called endoscopic…
December 26, 2023, 11:43 AM IST
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Educational intervention to improve quality of care in Barrett’s esophagus: the AQUIRE randomized controlled trial
December 26, 2023, 11:42 AM IST
Background: Barrett’s esophagus (BE) is a condition where the lining of the food pipe changes, which can lead to cancer. Doctors use a procedure called upper endoscopy (EGD) to look for BE. However, different doctors…
December 26, 2023, 11:42 AM IST
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