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Are Microsofts the new Apple of AI?
The concentration of investor investment is tracking the spread of AI. The diffusion rate of the tech serves to prick excessive buildup of investor interest in companies that are driving horizontal AI that has economy-wide application. As of now, capital is piling up with the pioneers. But it should move as adapters, enablers and disruptors emerge. Generative AI's productivity-enhancement capabilities will become clearer as smaller companies adapt LLMs for industry-specific use cases.
Don't ruin your vacation with gaffes & goof-ups! Tourists share where they went wrong while holidaying
In an effort to help future travelers learn from others' mistakes, The New York Times asked readers to share examples of instances in which they've committed a travel foul or have acted against good tourist etiquette and, maybe, their better judgment.
What is Guillain-Barré Syndrome? Know about the disorder declared a health emergency in Peru
In response to a notable surge in Guillain-Barré Syndrome cases, Peruvian authorities have officially declared a 90-day nationwide sanitary emergency.
Say goodbye to needle pricks! A daily pill may be cure to world's obesity problem
Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug, Wegovy, which has so far only been available as an injection, may soon come in pill form. Clinical trials showed that high-dose oral versions of the medication worked almost as well as the injections in paring pounds and improving health.
Lord's Mark to roll out cheaper sickle cell anaemia test device
Lord's Mark Industries on Thursday said it has entered into an exclusive collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay to launch the first ever artificial intelligence-enabled point of care testing equipment to screen sickle cell anaemia, an inherited blood disease.
Weight loss drugs can wreak havoc on your face, warn experts
A drug overdose is bad news for your beauty.
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How can his activities be construed as sectarian? asks Shashi Tharoor
A day after Leader of Opposition in the state assembly V D Satheesan said any kind of sectarianism or parallel activities would not be allowed in the party and warned that such moves would be dealt with "seriously", Tharoor questioned how activities of the two Congress MPs could be seen as sectarian.
Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes found guilty in fraud trial. What will Silicon Valley learn from her conviction?
The conviction could offer Silicon Valley some valuable lessons.
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine protects younger teens
Most COVID-19 vaccines being rolled out worldwide are for adults, who are at higher risk from the coronavirus. Pfizer's vaccine is authorized for ages 16 and older. But vaccinating children of all ages will be critical to stopping the pandemic - and helping schools, at least the upper grades, start to look a little more normal after months of disruption.
Covid jabs do have a side effect: Vaccine envy
At a time when new words and phrases such as Covidiot, anti-vaxxer, WFH, coronageddon and superspreader have taken over people's lexicon, there's another new pandemic term on the horizon - vaccine envy.
Covid has given syringe makers an unparalleled opportunity. And a prickly problem
Syringe manufacturers are hopeful of meeting the demand arising out of the upcoming Covid vaccination programme, but a lack of clarity on the type of syringe needed and vaccine delivery dosage has put them in a quandary.
How MCI can save the country: Tough Covid-19 battle can only be won by our young doctors and nurses
Just by changing MCI regulations, India can produce over 1.5 lakh doctors and specialists out of thin air.
Say goodbye to painful needle pricks: Wearable sweat sensor can detect health problems
The skin sensors provide real-time updates on health issues like dehydration or fatigue.
Problems of prickly heat in India
It takes one cramped journey in a non-airconditioned car or time spent outdoors and the red blisters burst across our skin, sharply painful when touched and annoyingly scratchy.
Election process puts nation under severe blood crisis
Against India’s national annual demand of 130 lakh bottle or units of blood, usual supply is around 90 lakh.
Forget painful needle pricks, our body may cure diabetes itself in future
Researchers have identified cells that can take over functions of damaged or missing insulin-producing cells.
No smokers, only non-vegetarians can donate blood; and other myths debunked
Fact: One pint of your blood can save up to 3 lives!
Fame and shame: Anish, Bajrang shine after needle pricks India again
India's medal tally rose to 42, including 17 gold, 11 silver and 14 bronze. India had won 15 gold medals in the 2014 Glasgow Games.
Novel skin patch can end painful, finger-prick blood tests in diabetic patients
The patch does not pierce the skin, instead it draws glucose out from fluid between cells across hair follicles.
Diabetes devices move from sharp fingerpricks to slick tech
For the winners, the potential market is huge. Diabetes device sales totaled $14 billion in the US last year.
All you need to know about nasal allergy: Causes, symptoms, treatment
Diagnosing allergic rhinitis is usually very straight forward based on the symptoms experienced by the patients.
Jallikattu is a cruel blood sport with no sporting chance to the bull: Ashis Nandy
There is blood lust in every society. We do not hesitate to sacrifice our youth at the altar of our Mother land. People talk of wars glibly.
The Holy Grail: How Rani Therapeutics Is packing the insulin punch in pills
Scientists couldn’t crack the science because enzymes in the stomach break down and digest the proteins, which are therefore not absorbed intact.
'Injection psycho' creates panic in Andhra Pradesh, 11 women attacked
A pschyopath who triggered panic by targeting women and young girls with an injection has allegedly attacked 11 women in West Godavari district.
Tattoo, body piercing can put you at hepatitis risk
Getting a tattoo or body piercing may help you look 'cool' but the style statement may come loaded with an infection of hepatitis B and C virus.
Professor Gin Jose's new laser device spells end for diabetic finger pricking
A new technology developed by an Indian-origin scientist, which uses a laser device may be able to non-invasively monitor blood glucose levels.
Implanted ports for improving life of cancer patients
With the technology of implanted ports aimed at increasing the ease of patients fast developing, such ports are being seen to minimise impact of chemotherapy.
Lal Path Labs to pay Rs 4 lakh for wrongly diagnosing HIV+
Dr Lal Path Labs, has been directed by a Consumer Forum here to pay Rs four lakh compensation to an Army woman for wrongly diagnosing her HIV positive.
Needle-free injectors: After anaesthesia, this could be the next great breakthrough
A number of companies, including one called PharmaJet and another called BioJect, have developed needle-free injectors.
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