MACHINE-LEARNING OF LEADING INDICATORS FROM A PLURALITY OF SERVICES TO PERFORM MEMORY MANAGEMENT ON ANOTHER PLURALITY OF SERVICES WITH CORRELATING MEMORY USAGE PROFILE

Presented herein are techniques for machine-learning of leading indicators from a plurality of services and the use of these leading indicators to perform memory management operations on another plurality of services with correlating memory usage profiles. The techniques presented herein include collecting, as leading indicators, service event logs from a plurality of services. Machine-learning is then used to cross-correlate the leading indicators with memory use pattern snapshots at subsequent times for another plurality of services to predict the optimal when, how much, and how for execution of memory garbage collection on the latter set of services

WIRELESS NETWORK LOAD CORROBORATION USING MACHINE LEARNING (ML) BASED VIDEO ANALYTICS

Presented herein are techniques for correlating the output of a crowd counting machine learning (ML) algorithm, which operates on surveillance video, with observed network load to determine if a load spike is due to a valid network usage or an attacker trying to sabotage the network. The techniques presented herein include vision field classification based on access point (AP) coverage, linking of vision fields to AP coverage in DNAC UI, and consensus-based threat assessment and alerts

Preferences and attitudes of physicians in India towards continuing medical education

Introduction: Physicians in India display an enthusiasm for continuing medical education (CME), however a proper system for facilitation and organisation of CME activities is yet to evolve in the country. Methods: A questionnaire-based survey was conducted among 751 physicians from eight medical specialties across India and the data retrieved was analysed at individual physician and collective specialty-specific levels. Results: The surveyed physicians considered case presentations (73%), live speaker programmes (70%) and round-table meetings/focus group meetings (70%) as the most effective CME activities. They preferred a duration of <2 h for CME activities such as webcasts (89%) and lectures (86%). Most of them considered scientific agenda (78%) and stature of speakers (77%) as the most important determinants of the quality of a CME event. Most physicians wanted topics such as disease guidelines (88%) and new drugs/devices/interventions (86%) for discussion in CME activities. Medical associations (87%) were the most desirable organisations for holding the CME activities and face-to-face modules appealed to majority of the physicians (64%). Conclusions: This study indicates that Indian physicians prefer live, interactive, short, specialty-specific educational sessions for CME activities, delivered by Indian experts and organised by medical associations at domestic destinations

Accreditation in India: Pathways and Mechanisms

Continuing medical education (CME) is a valuable mechanism to update physicians’ knowledge with ever-increasing plethora of contemporary advances within medical fraternity. Over time, scope of CME has seen change from simple clinical updates to comprehensive continuing professional development (CPD), which is accomplished with help of accredited CME programmes. The Medical Council of India, in 2011, made a mandatory resolution for doctors to attend minimum of 30 hours of CME/5 years to ensure recertification. Authorised accreditation councils and licensing authorities award CME credits for maintenance of physicians’ licensures. To date, in India, only 9 of 26 State Medical Councils have made re-registration mandatory. Although CME events benefit healthcare professionals by improving their proficiency and awareness, costs even to attend such interventions may be prohibitive. Despite financial help being received through grants and sponsorships, ethics of industry-sponsored CME remains a matter of debate. However, over past 10 years, pharmaceutical companies have started going beyond basic product information in order to focus on building physicians’ knowledge in various therapeutic areas. Though CME credit system and criteria for re-licensure for medical practice in India are evolving at a rapid pace, there is a need for harmonisation and robust implementation across all states in India

Towards adult vaccination in India: a narrative literature review

Despite vast improvements in childhood vaccination coverage in India, adult vaccination coverage is negligible. Our aim was, therefore, to create awareness about the importance of adult immunization. Although the true burden of vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) among Indian adults is unknown, adults are particularly vulnerable during outbreaks, due to a lack of immunization, waning immunity, age-related factors (e.g. chronic conditions and immunosenescence), and epidemiological shift. There are no national adult immunization guidelines in India, and although several medical societies have published adult immunization guidelines, these vary, making it unclear who should receive which vaccines (based on age, underlying conditions, etc.). Other barriers to adult immunization include vaccine hesitancy, missed opportunities, and cost. Steps to improve adult vaccination could include: adoption of national guidelines, education of healthcare providers and the public, and promotion of life-course immunization. Improving adult vaccine coverage could help reduce the burden of VPDs, particularly among older adults