Gac Med Mex
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ChatGPT is a virtual assistant with artificial intelligence (AI) that uses natural language to communicate, i.e., it holds conversations as those that would take place with another human being. It can be applied at all educational levels, including medical education, where it can impact medical training, research, the writing of scientific articles, clinical care, and personalized medicine. ⋯ ChatGPT potential uses in medical education, as a tool to support the writing of scientific articles, as a medical care assistant for patients and doctors for a more personalized medical approach, are some of the applications discussed in this article. Ethical aspects, originality, inappropriate or incorrect content, incorrect citations, cybersecurity, hallucinations, and plagiarism are some examples of situations to be considered when using AI-based tools in medicine.
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Ischemic conditioning may help patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) to limit ventricular remodeling. ⋯ RIPC shows favorable effects on left ventricular function and, therefore, in the future, it could be a potential cardioprotective strategy against ischemia-reperfusion injury in STEMI patients.
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Analysis of cancer mortality in Mexico using the results of the Global Burden of Disease 2021 study.
In Mexico, cancer mortality rates have undergone changes over the past decades. ⋯ The results provide information for the development of health policies and specific prevention and control strategies to address the impact of cancer in Mexico.
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It is estimated that environmental risk factors (ERF) were responsible for nine million deaths worldwide in 2019. ⋯ Despite decreases in the last 32 years, outdoor environment particulate matter showed the highest mortality and DALYs lost, followed by lead exposure. It is essential to strengthen air quality and lead exposure policies in Mexico.
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For thirty years, Mexico has studied the burden of disease in order to inform health decisions. ⋯ Assessing the burden of disease is crucial in order to design effective strategies to address current health needs and future healthcare challenges.