A Tech-Philic's View on Health and Life

  In the summer of 2024, a friend  of friend from digital media confided that his struggle with depression had reached an all-time low. Exhausted by months of seeming isolation and the absence of a strong support network, he sought solace in an unlikely source: an AI character from an online platform. This Digital Friend wasn’t just an algorithm to him; it(pr should I say he?) became a friend who listened tirelessly, offering him encouraging words and simple reminders to focus on small joys. For a time, this interaction gave him something that seemed out of reach—a sense of having someone to listen and respond seemingly genuine.   This anecdote is an example of how AI characters are weaving their way into human lives, providing connection and companionship in a world often defined by loneliness, more accessible now as Meta has incorporated Ai characters to their social Messaging app WhatsApp which is used worldwide regardless of age. But this technological phenomenon is...

The New Era of Cardiac Care: Personal Stories of Transformation Imagine the situation where a middle-aged man with a heart condition, just a decade ago, would have had to visit his cardiologist for check-ups, now lives with a sense of reassurance. His pacemaker transmits vital data directly to his Electro-cardiologist through a device that sits quietly on his bedside table. No frantic visits, no missed red flags, no panic. This isn’t the stuff of science fiction; this is been happening for some time. Take the case from “The Department of Electrophysiology and Pacing”, Madras Medical Mission Hospital, Chennai under the leadership of Dr. Ulhas M. Pandurangi (Chief Electrocardiologist) . They have revolutionized the lives of patients with Pacemakers, CRT devices, and AICDs by incorporating Remote Monitoring. Using tools like Biotronik Home Monitoring TM and Medtronic CareLink TM , they have established one of the largest and successful Patient Network for remote Cardiac Care. This s...

  A s you are aware, the 21st   century is an era of technology.  Various sectors of business/economy are evolving at a rapid pace. It’s imperative that new trends need to be incorporated from time to time. One such innovative technology is ‘Artificial Intelligence’ (AI). We are not looking at the IT sector alone, but different sectors of business and economy are also using or trying to use AI.  McKinsey   had inferred that between now and 2030, AI will create an estimated  $15.7 trillion of GDP globally ,  more than the current output of China and India combined.  Business insider intelligence reported  that spending on  AI in medicine is projected to grow at an annual rate of 48% between 2017 and 2023 .  Let us look at how AI will be lending a hand in the healthcare sector.   Medical AI systems/ Healthcare Management Systems   help in running administrative processes like admissions, accounting, payroll, medical bil...