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The Hindu
01-08-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
JSS Hospital launches Special Clinic in Mysuru to address digital addiction
The JSS Medical College and Hospital in the city has launched a Special Clinic to help people struggling with mobile and other behavioural addictions. The Special Clinic, established in collaboration with the Department of Paediatrics and the Department of Psychiatry, was inaugurated on Friday. H. Basavanna Gowdappa, vice-chancellor of the JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (AHER), who inaugurated the Special Clinic, expressed concerns about mobile and digital addiction, and said that it affects children as well as adults. Citing research studies, he said that about 13.5% to 22% of children, adolescents, and college students were found to be engaging in high-risk digital behaviour. The present generation seems to be growing up with a mobile in one hand, and there are hardly any exchange of ideas in public places like airport, etc., as people tend to be hooked onto their mobiles or laptops, said Mr. Basavanna Gowdappa. Though meant for communication and easiness of a particular job, digital gadgets are being misused, he added, and underlined the negative effects of the same. C.P. Madhu, director, JSS Hospital, said that people addicted to digital gadgets suffer from sleeplessness, anxiety, lack of concentration, and tend to be affected psychologically. The new facility will help address issues related to digital addiction, and will function from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., she added. Explaining the genesis of the new facility, JSS AHER said in a release that behavioural addictions like mobile, internet, technology, gaming, etc., were on the rise in the digital age. and hence, the Department of Clinical Psychology, JSS Medical College and Hospital, Mysuru, in collaboration with the Department of Paediatrics and Department of Psychiatry, took the initiative of launching a 'Special Clinic for Behavioural Addictions and Digital Wellbeing'. JSS AHER said that mobile, technology, and the internet has become an integral part of people's lives and cases of cyber-psychological harms such as body shaming, online deception, and digital harassment were also on the rise. This has been identified by leading institutions like NIMHANS as major contributors to youth anxiety, depression, and identity disturbances. Besides, it has also led to occupational issues among adults reducing their performances, resulting in serious mental health problems, according to JSS AHER. It said that studies have shown that most of the behavioural addictions in children, such as increased screen time, mobile addiction, online gaming addiction, etc., can be alleviated with evidence-based psychological interventions, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). The clinic will not only provide direct clinical services, but also act as a centre for academic research, training and awareness raising, said the JSS AHER in its release.
The Hindu
08-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Conference on cognitive health and purposeful longevity at JSS AHER in Mysuru from July 10
The JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSS AHER), Mysuru, will host CogniSENSE+ 2025, a global interdisciplinary conference on cognitive health, hearing access, and purposeful longevity, on July 10 and 11. Organised by the School of Public Health at JSS AHER in collaboration with the JSS Medical College, the two-day event aims to promote cognitive wellness and inclusive ageing among diverse populations. Over 250 participants from across the country are expected to attend, the organisers said at a press conference here on Tuesday. The conference will feature five international experts from the University of Georgia, Ohio University, Oklahoma State University, and Birmingham University, along with 17 national experts representing institutions such as NIMHANS, AIISH, JSS AHER, and others. The inaugural event on July 10 from 10:30 am to 11:15 am will be attended by Radha Murthy, president, Dementia India Alliance; Deepti Navaratna, T.V. Raman Pai chair professor, National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), and Rajani P., Deputy Director – Mental Health, Directorate of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Karnataka. The scientific programme will include keynote addresses, research presentations, panel discussions, and solution showcases covering topics such as dementia care innovations, hearing rehabilitation, cognitive neuroscience, as well as assistive technologies, mental well-being and social inclusion, and community-driven approaches to healthy ageing. JSS Medical College principal Narayanappa stated that the conference seeks to redefine longevity by focusing not just on lifespan, but also on meaningful living, social connection, and improved quality of life.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
JSS AHER partners with Google on AI-driven healthcare
Mysuru: In a milestone for medical innovation in India , JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSS AHER), Mysuru, has emerged as a key partner in a artificial intelligence (AI) research initiative led by Google Research . The findings of this collaboration were featured in two papers published in Nature, a scientific journal, the JSS AHER said on Friday. The research focused on the development and evaluation of the Articulate Medical Intelligence Explorer (AMIE) - an advanced AI system created by Google Research to enhance diagnostic accuracy and improve interactions between physicians and patients. The studies benchmarked AMIE's performance against that of trained primary care physicians using text-based consultations with standardised ones across healthcare settings in Canada, the UK and India. Dr B Suresh, pro-chancellor of JSS AHER, said, "We are proud to be at the forefront of transformative advancements in digital health and artificial intelligence. In keeping with this momentum, we've also updated our pharmacy curriculum to integrate AI, equipping graduates to lead the future of medicine." Dr H Basavanagowdappa, vice-chancellor, said, "At JSS AHER, we are cultivating an innovation-first ecosystem, especially in the fields of AI and digital health. This global collaboration not only elevates our academic profile but also empowers our students and faculty to directly engage with real-world healthcare challenges. Our goal is to shape solutions for tomorrow's healthcare."
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
JSS AHER partners with Google on AI-driven healthcare
Mysuru: In a milestone for medical innovation in India, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSS AHER), Mysuru, has emerged as a key partner in a artificial intelligence (AI) research initiative led by Google Research. The findings of this collaboration were featured in two papers published in Nature, a scientific journal, the JSS AHER said on Friday. The research focused on the development and evaluation of the Articulate Medical Intelligence Explorer (AMIE) — an advanced AI system created by Google Research to enhance diagnostic accuracy and improve interactions between physicians and patients. The studies benchmarked AMIE's performance against that of trained primary care physicians using text-based consultations with standardised ones across healthcare settings in Canada, the UK and India. Dr B Suresh, pro-chancellor of JSS AHER, said, "We are proud to be at the forefront of transformative advancements in digital health and artificial intelligence. In keeping with this momentum, we've also updated our pharmacy curriculum to integrate AI, equipping graduates to lead the future of medicine." Dr H Basavanagowdappa, vice-chancellor, said, "At JSS AHER, we are cultivating an innovation-first ecosystem, especially in the fields of AI and digital health. This global collaboration not only elevates our academic profile but also empowers our students and faculty to directly engage with real-world healthcare challenges. Our goal is to shape solutions for tomorrow's healthcare."
The Hindu
04-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
JSS AHER, Mysuru, partners with Google Research in AI healthcare studies
JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSS AHER), Mysuru, has emerged as a key Indian collaborator in pioneering artificial intelligence (AI) research led by Google Research, with the results published in Nature. Vikram Patil led the Indian arm of the study, which evaluated the Articulate Medical Intelligence Explorer (AMIE), an AI tool designed to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient-physician interactions. The research compared AMIE's performance with primary care doctors in text-based consultations across Canada, the UK, and India. JSS AHER played a vital role by designing simulation scenarios relevant to Indian healthcare settings, a press release said. JSS AHER pro-chancellor B. Suresh said that the collaboration demonstrates the institution's commitment to integrating AI in healthcare and academics. Vice-chancellor H. Basavanagowdappa added that these achievements enhance JSS AHER's leadership in AI-driven healthcare solutions while offering students unique opportunities to engage with real-world challenges, the release added.
