What's new in the world of wellness? AI to help the differently-abled
Microsoft is tapping the abilities of AI to help the differently-abled.
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Tech giant Microsoft is tapping the ability of AI to help the differently-abled.
We bring you the latest from the world of medicine and wellness.
Microsoft Unblocking AI to Help the Differently-abled As over one billion people — roughly 15% of the world's population — grapple with some form of disability, Microsoft has begun unblocking the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve assistive technologies in several ways, its India president Anant Maheshwari said. Maheshwari said nearly 200 million people experience significant difficulties in functioning globally. For example, leveraging AI capabilities in computer vision for the blind and the low-vision community, the Microsoft app uses optical character recognition (OCR) to read text, scans barcodes and recognises faces, emotions and objects to describe the world.
Cancer Drug may Help Treat HPV Infections Scientists — including one of Indian origin — have identified cancer drugs that may be repurposed to treat infections caused by human papillomaviruses. HPV infections caused an estimated 2,66,000 deaths from cervical cancer worldwide in 2012, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Highly efficacious vaccines against HPV infection exist — including the recently approved Gardasil 9, which immunises against nine genotypes of HPV known to cause cervical, vulvar, vaginal and anal cancers, and genital warts. However, the vaccine needs to be given before a person becomes sexually active, since it has no therapeutic efficacy against existing HPV infections.
Scientists — including one of Indian origin — have identified cancer drugs that may be repurposed to treat infections caused by HPV. Lying to Doctors is more Common than You Think If you tend to stretch the truth while answering your doctor on questions related to exercise or diet, you have company. Some people lie to their doctors to avoid being judged, while others feel simply too embarrassed to tell the truth or just do not want to be lectured about how bad certain behaviours are, suggests new research. "Most people want their doctor to think highly of them," said the study's senior author Angela Fagerlin from University of Utah in the US. "They're worried about being pigeonholed as someone who doesn't make good decisions," she added. Insights into the doctor-patient relationship came from an online survey.
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But in all the hustle, they often forget themselves. Making yourself a priority is not at the top of their list, and health gets taken for granted.
However, it is extremely important to care for the self as for others, and to start taking care of your health.
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Relaxing is the mantra to lead a more balanced life. With a plate always full, it is important to take out some time to relax your nerves. And what better than a warm cup of camomile tea?
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But we all need some sweetness in our lives, don’t we? So why not choose a healthy alternative instead, which is in fact 30 times sweeter than sugar?
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Now add stevia to your daily cup of tea, coffee, lemonade, lassi and enjoy sweetness without guilt.
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But we all need some sweetness in our lives, don’t we? So why not choose a healthy alternative instead, which is in fac..
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While a visit to the doctor is a must, consuming a capsule of Glucosamine twice a day can help restore healthy joint performance.
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Granola bars are a great snacking option and also help keep you energised. A delicious mix of rolled oats, muesli, chocolate and honey; this wholesome bar can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere.
Packed with a variety of nutrients, these bars come in various flavours.
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