The digital era has brought revolutionary computer technology in every field of our daily life and around the world. Computerized algorithms are developed to run multiple systems such as banking, investing, aviation and airspace, defense, engineering, manufacturing and more. Artificial intelligence is bringing computerized technology...
“Creativity is just connecting things. When you ask creative people how they did something they feel a little guilty because they didn’t really do it, they just saw something. It seemed obvious to them after a while.” Steve Jobs The relationship between creativity, insanity and genius has...
Ageing is not a disease but really a harvest to reap. Scientists and doctors are working in establishing that ageing is a medical disease with potential treatment. I would like to bring the concept to you that despite this body of scientific work, ageing is...
Tobacco has long been used in the Americas, with some cultivation sites in Mexico dating back to 1000 BC. Many Native American tribes traditionally grew and used tobacco. Following the arrival of the Europeans to the Americas, tobacco became increasingly popular as a trade item. Tobacco...
I have been debating if I should align my actions with my belief. Climate change is the most important topic and the most concerning issue for many people, before world economy for many others. I have a small 4 door sedan gasoline car. I understand...
Outcomes of Database Management: The growth in the successful care of patients with congenital heart defects and the development of national and international database management have coincidentally paralleled each other for the last four decades. Participation in multicenter congenital heart disease databases and registries have been...
Part:1 Evolution of a new field History: The collection of data and its collation in databases have been practices of pediatric cardiac surgery since its inception in the late 50’s. In the exploding development of the pediatric cardiac surgical field, it quickly became evident that mortality...
‘The Golden Years’ are being redefined. People in the second half of life are now the fastest growing segment of the population--and they are no longer content to simply accept the ‘losses’ of age. Mental acuity and vitality are becoming a lifelong pursuit. Contrary to...
The world is changing at lightning speed with digitalisation, globalisation and demographic changes. Let's take a look at the myths and facts....
I recently had a discussion with one of my student where the concept of Universities developing “safe space” for students was introduced. Indeed, I had not heard about this approach in the university educational world. When I moved to the University of Toronto in 1980...