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Regenerative AI is transforming breast cancer diagnosis and treatment through enhanced imaging analysis, personalized medicine, drug discovery, and remote patient monitoring. AI algorithms can detect subtle patterns in mammograms and other imaging modalities with high accuracy, potentially leading to earlier diagnoses. In treatment planning, AI integrates patient-specific data to predict individual responses and optimize therapies. For drug discovery, generative AI models rapidly design and screen novel molecules targeting breast cancer pathways. Remote monitoring tools powered by AI provide real-time insights to guide care. Examples include Google's LYNA for analyzing pathology slides, Kheiron's Mia for mammogram interpretation, and Tempus's platform for integrating clinical and genomic data. While promising, challenges remain, including limited high-quality training data, integration into clinical workflows, interpretability of AI decisions, and regulatory/ethical concerns. Strategies to address these include collaborative data-sharing initiatives, user-centered design, explainable AI techniques, and robust oversight frameworks. In developing countries, AI tools like MammoAssist and Niramai's thermal imaging systemare improving access to screening. Overall, regenerative AI offers significant potential to enhance breast cancer care, but judicious implementation with awareness of limitations is crucial. Coordinated efforts across the healthcare ecosystem are needed to fully realize AI's benefits while addressing challenges. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article "Addressing Campylobacter AMR Transmission in India: Urgent Policy Call" discusses the urgent need for interventions to control antimicrobial-resistant Campylobacter in India, a zoonotic bacterium causing foodborne diseases globally. Studies have shown a significant presence of antimicrobial-resistant Campylobacter strains in the poultry industry in India, with high resistance rates to commonly used antibiotics. The article highlights the lack of comprehensive regulations on antimicrobial use in poultry farms in India and calls for a strong and coordinated policy response to address the threat posed by resistant Campylobacter. [Extracted from the article]

Background: Anxiety and depression often exacerbate multimorbidity conditions, leading to increased disability rates among affected individuals. Objective: The study aimed to assess the mental health status of individuals with multimorbidity belonging to the marginalized population of Karachi, Pakistan. Specifically, the prevalence of anxiety and depression was investigated. Methods: A multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted between July 2022 and June 2023 in 10 primary healthcare clinics located in 4 peri-urban areas of Karachi. A total of 9331 participants were included in the study. The Patient Health Questionnaire 4 (PHQ-4), Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7 (GAD-7), and Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9) were used to assess symptoms of anxiety and depression. The data collected were analyzed using the statistical analysis system (SAS) version 9.4. Results: Among the study participants, 2894 (31%) were men and 5534 (59.3%) were women. The prevalence of moderate to severe anxiety was 31% among men and 59.3% among women. The age group between 41 and 60 years exhibited the highest rates of moderate to severe anxiety, 19.3% as evaluated by GAD-7 and 34.6% by PHQ-9. The Pathan ethnic group had the highest prevalence of anxiety (11%) and depression (28.3%) in the neighborhoods. Unemployed participants showed moderate to severe anxiety in 21.3% of the cases and moderate to severe depression in 25.5% of the cases. Conclusion: The study revealed a significant cooccurrence of anxiety and depression among individuals with multimorbidity in the marginalized population of Karachi, Pakistan. Furthermore, the presence of anxiety symptoms in multimorbidity patients with depression indicates a more unfavorable health state. It is essential to explore the implementation of screening measures and therapeutic interventions for comorbid anxiety and depression in this population to improve clinical outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Yoga, a 5000-year-old practice from India, is gaining popularity as a lifestyle intervention for psychiatric illnesses. It includes physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation. Research suggests that yoga has benefits for mental wellness in both healthy individuals and those with mental illness. It has been shown to improve attention, cognitive skills, and quality of life in patients with schizophrenia. Yoga also has positive effects on individuals with cancer, depression, anxiety, and neurodegenerative diseases. However, it is important to practice yoga under the guidance of qualified instructors to avoid adverse effects. Further research is needed to fully understand the therapeutic potential of yoga for mental disorders. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the National Viral Hepatitis Control Program (NVHCP) in India, which aims to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030. The program operates at national, state, and district levels and integrates services across primary, secondary, and tertiary care units. The article suggests updating the program's operational guidelines according to recent recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO), which include expanding treatment coverage, enhancing screening and diagnosis, retesting, universal testing, and HCV self-testing. The article also highlights the need to address challenges and obstacles, resource implications, social and cultural aspects, and the importance of coordination and continuous evaluation. [Extracted from the article]

This document is a letter to the editor of the Journal of Family Medicine & Primary Care, expressing gratitude for an enlightening editorial on promoting South Asian primary care research. The letter expands on the themes of the editorial and proposes potential solutions for enhancing primary care practice and research in the South Asian region. The proposed solutions include collaborative partnerships and interdisciplinary research, leveraging technological advancements, mentorship and capacity building, dedicated research grants and scholarships, international collaborations and exchanges, and the integration of family medicine and community medicine curricula. The letter emphasizes the importance of these approaches for building a sustainable and resilient healthcare system in South Asia. [Extracted from the article]

This document is a letter to the editor of the Journal of Family Medicine & Primary Care, responding to an editorial titled "The h-index: Understanding its predictors, significance, and criticism." The letter acknowledges the value of the editorial in explaining the h-index calculation method, exploring different databases, and recognizing database discrepancies. However, it also highlights areas that require further discussion, such as the risks of manipulation and ethical considerations, disciplinary variances in h-index interpretation, the need to explore complementary metrics, biases in database inclusion, and the lack of standardization and best practices. The authors appreciate the insights provided by the editorial and encourage more nuanced discussions within the academic community. [Extracted from the article]

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Background: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has detrimental effects on physical and mental health. Patients with severe mental illness are at higher risk of contracting the virus due to social determinants of health. Vulnerable populations include the elderly, people with pre-existing conditions, and those exposed to SARS-CoV-2. Unfortunately, only a few countries have updated vaccination strategies to prioritize patients with mental illnesses. Therefore, we aimed to explore whether individuals with mental disorders are prioritized in vaccine allocation strategies in different world regions. They are often neglected in policymaking but are highly vulnerable to the threatening complications of COVID-19., Methods: A questionnaire was developed to record details regarding COVID-19 vaccination and prioritizations for groups of persons with non-communicable diseases (NCDs), mental disorders, and substance use disorders (SUDs). NCDs were defined according to the WHO as chronic diseases that are the result of a combination of genetic, physiological, environmental, and behavioral factors such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, respiratory diseases, and diabetes., Results: Most countries surveyed (80%) reported healthcare delivery via a nationalized health service. It was found that 82% of the countries had set up advisory groups, but only 26% included a mental health professional. Most frequently, malignancy (68%) was prioritized followed by diabetes type 2 (62%) and type 1 (59%). Only nine countries (26%) prioritized mental health conditions., Conclusion: The spread of the coronavirus has exposed both the strengths and flaws of our healthcare systems. The most vulnerable groups suffered the most and were hit first and faced most challenges. These findings raise awareness that patients with mental illnesses have been overlooked in immunization campaigns. The range of their mortality, morbidity, and quality of life could have widened due to this delay., Competing Interests: There are no conflicts of interest., (Copyright: © 2023 Industrial Psychiatry Journal.)