Daily Archives: 30/12/2025
Summary of the Viewpoint Article
Francesco Tona’s open-access viewpoint in Open Heart (published December 23, 2025) offers a reflective critique of modern cardiology. He argues that rapid technological advancements—such as transcatheter valve replacements (e.g., TAVR), advanced imaging (CT, MRI, echocardiography), AI-driven tools, and remote monitoring—have delivered remarkable benefits, including improved survival, reduced hospitalizations, and better quality of life for many […]
Saravanan
I looked at the MRI scan and felt a chill go down my spine that had nothing to do with the hospital air conditioning. It was a death sentence, printed in black and white. They call me a legend in this hospital. I’m Dr. Saravanan, retired Chief of Vascular Surgery. I’ve spent forty years inside […]
“When Orders Didn’t Mean Results”
Humour in Medical UniformMaj. Satish Kumar, Veteran“When Orders Didn’t Mean Results” We were seven PG Trainees at AFMC, stumbling through the most baffling limbo in military medicine. A PG Trainee is a walking paradox—you’re a doctor, fresh out of med school, trusted with lives but treated like you’re still practicing on cadavers. You’re not an […]
AI in medicine
Imagine this: I’m standing on stage at a medical conference, spotlight glaring down, a room full of sharp-eyed doctors scribbling notes or scrolling on their phones. I lean into the mic and say, “Alright, folks, let’s cut the jargon and talk real for a minute. AI in medicine? It’s not some sci-fi plot—it’s knocking on […]










