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AI Psychosis: How Chatbots May Fuel Delusional Thinking
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming modern psychiatry. While researchers use algorithms to diagnose mental health conditions with increasing accuracy, a darker phenomenon is emerging in clinical reports. Clinicians and researchers now describe AI Psychosis, a condition where intense interaction with generative AI triggers or amplifies delusional thinking [1]. As chatbots become more sophisticated, the… Continue reading
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Healthcare Workers at Risk: The Abuse, The Violence, and The Broken System in Sri Lanka
Alright, let’s address the elephant in the room. It should be shocking but, unfortunately, isn’t. There IS violence and abuse against healthcare workers in Sri Lanka. It’s BAD. It’s REALLY BAD!. And yet, no one seems to be freaking out about it the way they should. Doctors, nurses, and medical trainees—the people literally keeping the… Continue reading
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Accuracy of Smartwatches in Sleep and Exercise Detection
Ever wondered how your smartwatch knows when you’re asleep or how many calories you’ve burned? It feels almost magical, right? But what’s really going on under the hood? What is the accuracy of smartwatches? These tiny devices are packed with powerful sensors. They range from optical PPGs to accelerometers. All these sensors work together to… Continue reading
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What’s up with Surgeons’ God Complex?
Surgeons are often perceived as confident, decisive, and highly skilled professionals. Their unique personalities set them apart from non-surgeons and other medical specialists. These differences can sometimes lead to challenges within the healthcare system. Research suggests that certain personality traits, including high levels of conscientiousness, extraversion, and risk tolerance, are common among surgeons. While these… Continue reading
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Skin Biopsy For Parkinson’s Disease
Would you believe it if I said you can use a skin biopsy to detect a pathology of the brain? Well, that is exactly what’s happening now! 2024 is full of surprises!, just last week we discussed a vaccine that can essentially cure cancer! . And now, using skin biopsy for Parkinson diagnosis has taken… Continue reading