ChatGPT Dependency Disorder in Healthcare Practice: An Editorial.

Dependency on ChatGPT is characterized by excessive reliance on AI-driven conversational agents, such as ChatGPT, in the healthcare sector. This article explores the consequences of overreliance on AI chatbots like ChatGPT in healthcare settings. It discusses the increasing use of AI chatbots for patient consultations, information dissemination, and decision support, highlighting their potential benefits in improving healthcare delivery efficiency and patient outcomes.

Digital Healthcare and Internet Derived Information Obstruction Treatment (IDIOT) Syndrome: Understanding the Link Between Clicks and Consequences.

This article explores the phenomenon of Internet Derived Information Obstruction Treatment (IDIOT) syndrome, highlighting the impact of internet-derived health information on individuals' treatment decisions. Drawing on recent studies, including the rise of IDIOT syndrome due to increased internet use and the potential risks associated with self-medication based on online information, the editorial emphasizes the importance of critically evaluating health information. Insights from research conducted in the last few years highlight the complexity of health conditions and the necessity of seeking professional medical guidance to address the various clinical conditions and their consequences.

Analysis of Prescription Pattern of Anti-diabetic Medications in a Teaching Hospital in North India.

Purpose: This retrospective observational study aimed to comprehensively analyse the clinical profile and treatment modalities of patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) who were treated at a tertiary care centre.

Methods: The study included a cohort of 300 individuals who sought medical care at the hospital from January 2023 to January 2024. The analysis primarily examined parameters such as the mean number of anti-diabetic medications per prescription, the proportion of various categories of anti-diabetic medications prescribed, the predominant class and type of anti-diabetic medications prescribed, and the proportion of anti-diabetic medications prescribed from the essential drug lists.

Exploring the Role of Circadian Rhythms in Sleep and Recovery: A Review Article.

Sleep is essential for every living organism. Humans spend about one-third of their lives sleeping. Sleep has been studied extensively, and the role of sleep in psychological, mental, and physical well-being is established to be the best.

Surveillance of Microbiological Environment of Operation Theaters.

Introduction Control of infections in the operation theater (OT) is of utmost importance. Microbiological surveillance is an effective tool for identifying and controlling infections. The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence rate of microorganisms in OTs, to identify the type of microorganisms, and to detect contamination of various surfaces and air of OT.